I had the privilege of interning for the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project, headed by Mr. Harry Geller and Mr. John Gerhard, and it is an experience I will not soon forget. Unlike most other MLK, Jr. Internship programs, the Utility Law Project does not deal with direct client contact but is rather concerned more with policy based advocacy. This policy based advocacy deals with making changes to legislation and rules that affect low-income Pennsylvania residents. I have learned many things this summer, but the most important lesson that I gained a wider perception on is selflessness. The work done here helps a far greater amount of people for a far less amount of gratitude. The vast majority of those who benefit from the Utility Law Project will never be able to thank the persons responsible for the preservation of their well-being. Other workers can physically see the satisfaction on their clients’ faces after a job well done. Mr. Geller and Mr. Gerhard may never meet the individuals they help, although they do enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that their work aids low-income families all throughout the state of Pennsylvania. A top priority of their work is against the termination of utility services, especially in the winter months, to low-income families. All they may see is a reduction of terminations on an annual chart. The prevention of even one listed consumer usually affects an entire family. Without the Utility Law project, a higher number of already financially-burdened families would have their heat service terminated during the winter. Parents, who already have more than their fair share of everyday struggles of life would have the additional burden of trying to keep their children warm during commonly harsh winters. The Pennsylvania Utility Law Projects acts as a voice for the voiceless. It was my privilege to assist these efforts.