Law Student - Government in Castle Rock, CO

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Castle Rock, CO

Law Student - Government in Castle Rock, CO

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Organization: Colorado Public Defender's Office
Job Title: 2L/3L Certified Internship, Spring Semester
Salary: Paid internship
Experience: Second year of law school

- Opportunity to represent clients in court after second year of law school
- Certification by Colorado Supreme Court to practice in court as a law student intern
- Intensive courtroom advocacy experience under the supervision of a licensed public defender
- Preparation of cases, conducting pre-trial and post-trial hearings, and potentially jury trials
- Weeklong training program provided for summer interns
- Assigned caseload of misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases
- Longer fall and spring semesters provide more opportunity for skill development
- Possibility to continue internship through the summer session
- Paid internship with the Colorado Public Defender's Office
- Resume and cover letter submission required for application
- Contacts for each office listed for direct application
- Multiple applications to different offices accepted

How to Apply for Fall and Spring Semester Internships
H1: Opportunities for 2L/3L Certified Internships with the Colorado Public Defender's Office
H2: Gain Valuable Courtroom Experience and Certification

Are you a law student looking for a unique and challenging internship experience? The Colorado Public Defender's Office offers a 2L/3L Certified Internship program during the spring semester, providing students with the opportunity to represent clients in court and gain intensive courtroom advocacy experience. This paid internship is certified by the Colorado Supreme Court, allowing students to practice in court as if they were licensed attorneys.

Certified interns work under the supervision of a licensed public defender, preparing cases and conducting pre-trial and post-trial hearings, and sometimes even jury trials. To ensure a successful experience, summer interns participate in a weeklong rigorous training program before starting their internship. In addition, interns are assigned a caseload of misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases, providing hands-on experience in a real courtroom setting.

For those interested in a longer internship experience, fall and spring semesters are perfect opportunities to engage in a certified internship with the Colorado Public Defender's Office. These semesters provide a longer duration for skill development and may also offer the possibility of continuing the internship through the summer session.

To apply, interested students must submit a resume and cover letter directly to the offices of their preference. Multiple applications to different offices are accepted, and contacts for each office can be found on the Colorado Public Defender's Office website. This is a valuable opportunity for law students to gain practical experience and certification while making a meaningful impact in the court system. Don't miss out on this chance to jumpstart your career in public defense. Apply now for a 2L/3L Certified Internship with the Colorado Public Defender's Office.

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