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    "content": "<h1>Externship Spotlight: Ryan Sypniewski&nbsp;&rsquo;19</h1>\r\n<p><img src=\"irl://3102//\" alt=\"Photo of alumnus\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"250\" />Ryan Sypniewski took part in three externship opportunities while at Widener Law Commonwealth: one in Commonwealth Court with then-Judge P. Kevin Brobson, and two with the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. One of those federal externships was with then-Chief Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab in Harrisburg, and the other with Office of the Federal Public Defender in Scranton.</p>\r\n<p>Sypniewski, who works as an attorney and advisor for the U.S. Department of Labor, said these externships definitely helped him prepare for a successful career.</p>\r\n<p>&ldquo;These experiences were a big part of my transition from law student to lawyer. For one, I was able to explore legal writing in a much different way than I would in a classroom. During my externships, I was permitted to participate in all stages of litigation. Most importantly, these experiences taught me what it means to be a public servant.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>His advice to current students who are considering an externship? &ldquo;Be a sponge and soak up as much knowledge as you can. I cannot say enough about the mentorship I received during my externships.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>",
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    "box_content": "<h5>Contact Information<br /><br /></h5>\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"//commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-students/academics/practical-learning-opportunities/externships/meet-the-coordinator/\">Elizabeth Simcox</a><br /></strong>Coordinator of Externships<br />Adjunct Professor<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href=\"mailto:egsimcox@widener.edu\">egsimcox@widener.edu</a></p>",
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