Legal Internship Summer 2020

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Legal Internship, Summer 2020

The intern will work in the Alternate Public Defender section of the Juvenile Delinquency Division. Legal interns are assigned to actual cases and are supervised by the attorney working on those cases. The program stresses working directly with clients and their families, as well as close contact with the attorney of record and their assigned investigator. Interns begin each day with a variety of court appearances which may include arguing motions and potentially participating in bench trials. They then return to the office to complete research and writing assignments, meet with clients, and prepare for future court hearings. Current 2L and 3L students only. Must be PTLS Certified by the State Bar. The commitment is 20+ hours/week during the school year, or 32+ hours/week during the summer. Should demonstrate an interest in juvenile delinquency law, or criminal law with a desire for working with children. Must have own transportation between the court and the office.

Tentative Program Dates: May 27 to August 14, 2020.

Application Deadline: February 12, 2020.

Additional Information

Submit Public Defender Internship/Post Bar Clerkship Application Cover Sheet with cover letter, current resume, and current transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable).

Company info

San Diego County Department of the Public Defender
233 A Street Suite 800
San Diego
California
United States 92101
Website : http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/public_defender/