The summer months serve as an excellent opportunity for our Law Buffs to dive into their areas of interest and take on summer jobs and internships that help them develop their legal skills. In this series, we are thrilled to highlight just a few of our rising 2L and 3L students and learn more about what they are up to this summer. Ìý
In this post, we are highlighting Michael Farrington ‘26, who is working in the Aurora City Attorney’s office as a Legal Intern with the Development & Natural Resources Division. Ìý
Why were you interested in this role?Ìý
MF: I have a lot of interest in government work, land use, and local policy, how they are adjusted, and how both public and private stakeholders shape that. I think this role will really help me better understand the issue of local government and how it approaches zoning, land use, planning, and natural resources use and preservation. Also, the team was fantastic to interview with, brilliant, and very experienced in their areas and the areas I am interested in; I knew as soon as I finished the interview it was the right fit for me.ÌýÌý
What has your day-to-day been like in this job? ÌýÌý
MF: It involves a lot of research; I spend a lot of time on Lexis and Westlaw, looking at the law and what has changed but also looking at how some of the things apply to the unique circumstances in the city of Aurora.ÌýÌý
What has been your favorite part of the job so far?Ìý
MF: My favorite part of my role is the team I work with; they are so amazing, supportive, and brilliant in their area of law.ÌýÌýÌý
What do you hope to learn in this role?  Ìý
MF: ÌýI am really excited to learn under such experienced attorneys what practicing law looks like in government and what it looks like to work in niche areas. I am also really excited to cut my teeth working in a role that will directly impact the local residents of Aurora and the Front Range.ÌýÌý
Can you share a little more about what you are up to this summer besides work? Ìý
MF: This summer should be a lot of fun: taking a break and catching up on my reading list, doing some light traveling, and hanging out with my wife, Kassidy, and our dog, Zues.
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