Law Student - Government in Colorado Springs, CO

Government

Colorado Springs, CO

Law Student - Government in Colorado Springs, CO

Law Student

Max 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: 2L/3L Certified Internship
Organization: Public Defender's Office
Department: Certified Internship Program

Experience Required: Second year of law school

Salary: Paid internship

Job Description:

- Represent clients in court as a certified intern
- Receive intensive courtroom advocacy experience
- Prepare cases outside of court under supervision of licensed public defender
- Conduct pre-trial and post-trial hearings, and sometimes jury trials
- Assigned a caseload of misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases
- Participate in weeklong rigorous training program before beginning internship

Requirements:

- Must be a second year law student
- Must be certified by the Colorado Supreme Court
- Must have a strong interest in public defense and criminal law
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in court
- Paid internship during fall semester
- Longer internship period allows for more skill development
- Possibility to continue internship through summer session
- Work directly with clients and make a meaningful impact in their lives

How to Apply:

- Submit resume and cover letter directly to the offices of your preference
- Contact information for each office listed on website
- Indicate if applying to multiple offices

Important Information:
- Must be certified by the Colorado Supreme Court before beginning internship
- Summer interns may choose to continue internship through fall semester

H1: 2L/3L Certified Internship for Fall Semester at the Public Defender's Office
H2: Gain Hands-on Courtroom Experience and Make a Meaningful Impact as a Certified Intern

BOLD: Represent Clients in Court, Receive Intensive Advocacy Experience, Paid Internship, Longer Semester for Skill Development, Directly Work with Clients

Are you a second year law student looking for an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in court? The Public Defender's Office offers a 2L/3L Certified Internship for the fall semester, where you can represent clients and make a meaningful impact in their lives.

As a certified intern, you will have the chance to prepare cases outside of court and conduct pre-trial and post-trial hearings, and even jury trials under the supervision of a licensed public defender. This demanding internship is an extraordinary opportunity to receive intensive courtroom advocacy experience and develop your skills as a future public defender.

To apply, simply submit your resume and cover letter directly to the offices of your preference. The contact information for each office can be found on our website. If you are interested in more than one office, please indicate that in your application.

In order to be eligible for the internship, you must be certified by the Colorado Supreme Court. This certification allows you to practice in court as if you were a licensed attorney. The summer interns also have the option to continue their internship through the fall semester, providing them with a longer period to develop their skills and see out their clients' cases.

We are looking for second year law students with a strong interest in public defense and criminal law, and excellent research, writing, and communication skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is also important for this internship.

As a certified intern, you will receive a paid internship during the fall semester. This longer internship period allows for more skill development and the possibility to continue through the summer session. You will also have the opportunity to work directly with clients and make a meaningful impact in their lives.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a difference in the courtroom. Apply for the 2L/3L Certified Internship for Fall Semester at the Public Defender's Office today!