Law Student - Public Interest in Dover, NH

Public Interest

Dover, NH

Law Student - Public Interest in Dover, NH

Law Student

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While New Hampshire law permits students who have completed their second year of law school to appear in court, some law school programs require that students receive special permission from the court. NHPD has been successful in obtaining such permission for interns from outside of New Hampshire.

NHPD does not have a formal summer associate program for law students between their first and second year of law school. However, if you are a first year law student and are interested in volunteering with NHPD, please Summer Legal Intern (2L) - Office: State-Wide

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking highly motivated law students who have completed their second year of law school for its 2025 Summer Internship Program. This is a ten-week, full-time program that offers students the opportunity to obtain certification to appear in New Hampshire's circuit and superior courts. As an intern at NHPD, you will be treated like a lawyer and have the opportunity to handle cases from start to finish, including conducting arraignments and bail hearings, litigating motions, conducting bench trials, and representing clients in court. You will also have the chance to work closely with staff attorneys and investigators, gaining valuable experience in a busy public defender's office.

NHPD is looking for interns who are not only bright and talented, but also deeply committed to our mission of providing effective, client-centered representation to indigent criminal defendants. This internship is unpaid, but most interns are able to secure outside grants or school funding. All job-related expenses will be reimbursed by NHPD. Please note that interns must have a driver's license and access to an insured vehicle.

If you are a law student in your second year and are interested in gaining hands-on experience in criminal defense, we encourage you to apply for our 2025 Summer Legal Internship Program. This is a fantastic opportunity to get a taste of what it's like to be a public defender and potentially secure a staff attorney position at NHPD in the future. Read on to learn more about the program and how to apply.

Program Details:
- Office: State-Wide
- Practice Area: Legal
- Date Posted: Jul 15, 2024
- Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
- Duration: Ten weeks, full-time

Responsibilities:
- Conduct interviews with juvenile and adult clients
- Represent clients in court, including conducting arraignments and bail hearings
- Litigate motions and conduct bench trials
- Work closely with staff attorneys and investigators
- Participate in the daily activities of a busy public defender's office

Requirements:
- Completed second year of law school
- Certification to appear in New Hampshire's circuit and superior courts (NHPD can assist with obtaining this)
- Licensed driver with access to an insured vehicle

Benefits:
- Gain hands-on experience in criminal defense
- Opportunity to interview for staff attorney positions at the end of the summer
- Reimbursement for job-related expenses

Application:
To apply for the 2025 Summer Legal Internship Program at NHPD, please submit the following materials by Apr 30, 2025:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Writing sample
- References

Please send your application materials to our Volunteer Coordinator, Jim Wheat, at . We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team as a summer legal intern at NHPD.