Law Student - Government in San Francisco, CA

Government

San Francisco, CA

Law Student - Government in San Francisco, CA

Law Student

2-3 yrs required

No

Internship Details and Information:
- The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking law school students for a 10-week internship program during the summer of 2025.
- The internship offers an opportunity to work in a nationally recognized municipal law office and gain practical knowledge and experience in municipal law and government affairs.
- Interns will work on a variety of legal assignments under the supervision of deputy city attorneys and will have the chance to participate in client meetings, trials, court hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- The internship program is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited law school and offers three 10-week sessions in the spring, summer, and fall.
- The City Attorney's Office encourages a diverse applicant pool and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.
- The internship is unpaid, but academic credit may be available and work-study positions are also offered.
- The application deadline is December 13, 2024 and the program runs from June 9, 2025 to August 15, 2025.
- The internship program includes special events, tours, and lectures to provide an inside view of the important work required of lawyers for the City of San Francisco.
- Applications can be submitted via email to ****.

Eligibility:
- The internship is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited law school.
- Applicants must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per week during the spring and fall, and a minimum of 20 hours per week during the summer.
- The program is not open to law school graduates waiting for bar results.

Internship Schedule:
- The internship program runs for 10 weeks, but can accommodate interns for 8-14 weeks.
- The spring internship begins in mid-January and ends in mid-April.
- The summer internship begins in early June and ends in early August.
- The fall internship begins in early September and ends in early November.
- The orientation is mandatory for all interns and will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025.

How to Apply:
- To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and brief legal writing sample to ****.
- Applicants are asked to identify three practice teams of interest, although placement with a preferred team is not guaranteed.
- The application deadline is December 13, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions:
- Applicants can visit the Internships Page for common questions about the program.
- Hear from previous interns about their experience working with the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
- The internship program offers participants the opportunity to work with one of 20+ legal teams organized by practice area.
- The internship is unpaid, but academic credit or work-study positions may be available.
- Applicants do not need to have previous experience in municipal law or government affairs.
- The internship program offers a variety of events, tours, and lectures to provide an inside view of the important work required of lawyers for the City of San Francisco.
- The internship program is not a guarantee of employment with the City Attorney's Office after completion.
- The internship program has hosted approximately 25 interns in the fall and spring, and upwards of 35 in the summer.
- Interns may participate in up to two semesters.
- Interns work on a variety of legal assignments under the supervision of deputy city attorneys and may have the opportunity to participate in client meetings, trials, court hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- The City Attorney's Office has an extensive legal library and offers access to electronic research materials.
- Longer descriptions of each legal team are available here.
- The internship program is not a guarantee of employment with the City Attorney's Office after completion.

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