Law Student - Public Interest in Stratham, NH

Public Interest

Stratham, NH

Law Student - Public Interest in Stratham, NH

Law Student

No

Our interns have come from the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, and the University of Texas. All of NHPD's interns have been outstanding students at their respective schools.

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking second year law students for its 2025 Summer Legal Internship Program. This full-time, ten-week program offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in the field of criminal defense. The internship is not only a valuable learning experience, but also serves as a potential stepping stone to a permanent staff attorney position at NHPD. Interested applicants must have completed their second year of law school and be licensed drivers with an insured vehicle.

Position: Summer Legal Intern (2L)
Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Location: State-Wide
Practice Area: Legal
Salary: Unpaid (with potential for outside funding)
Experience: Completed 2nd year of law school

H1: Join Our Team: 2025 Summer Legal Internship at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
H2: Gain Valuable Experience in Criminal Defense as a Summer Legal Intern

- Seeking second year law students for full-time, ten-week summer internship program
- Hands-on experience in criminal defense, including certification to appear in New Hampshire courts
- Treated like lawyers and given opportunities to handle cases from start to finish
- Previous interns have co-counseled jury trials and successfully secured staff attorney positions
- Must be deeply committed to mission of effective, client-centered representation of indigent criminal defendants
- Potential for outside funding and reimbursement for job-related expenses
- Limited intern class to ensure individual support and mentoring
- Previous interns from top law schools across the country
- Must have completed 2nd year of law school and be licensed drivers with insured vehicles

H2: What You'll Do as a 2nd Year Summer Legal Intern at NHPD

H3: Hands-On Experience in Criminal Defense

- Obtain certification to appear in New Hampshire courts
- Handle cases from start to finish
- Conduct arraignments and bail hearings
- Represent clients in court
- Litigate motions and conduct bench trials
- Work with staff attorneys and investigators
- Participate in daily activities of a busy public defender office
- Opportunity to co-counsel jury trials and participate in jury selection

H3: Potential for Permanent Staff Attorney Position

- Interview for staff attorney positions at the end of the summer
- Many former interns now permanent members of NHPD staff

H3: Commitment to Indigent Criminal Defense

- Deeply committed to mission of effective, client-centered representation
- Previous experience in volunteer, internship, or clinical settings in criminal defense

H3: Reimbursement and Outside Funding

- Unpaid internship with potential for outside funding
- Reimbursement for job-related expenses

H3: Limited Intern Class for Individual Support and Mentoring

- Interns treated like lawyers, not "law clerks"
- Limited intern class to ensure individual support and mentoring

H3: Previous Interns from Top Law Schools Across the Country

- Previous interns from University of California, Berkeley; University of Michigan; University of Virginia; and University of Texas

H3: Requirements for Application

- Completed second year of law school
- Licensed driver with insured vehicle

H2: Apply Now for the 2025 Summer Legal Internship Program at NHPD

Interested and qualified second year law students are encouraged to apply for the 2025 Summer Legal Internship Program at the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. This full-time, ten-week program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in criminal defense and potentially secure a permanent staff attorney position. With a commitment to effective, client-centered representation and a limited intern class for individual support and mentoring, NHPD is the perfect place to grow and develop as a legal professional. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity, apply now!