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Organization: Public Defender Offices in Colorado Job Title: 2L/3L Certified Internship, Fall Semester Experience: Law school students in their second or third year
Overview: - Opportunity for law students to represent clients in court - Certified interns are allowed to practice in court as if they were licensed attorneys - Under the supervision of a licensed public defender - Intensive courtroom advocacy experience - Participation in a weeklong training program before beginning internship - Assigned a caseload of misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases
Salary Information: - Paid internship - Exact salary not specified
How to Apply for Fall Semester Internships: - Off-summer semesters provide opportunity for certified internships - Longer semesters allow for establishment and exercise of new skills for future public defender career - Many summer interns choose to continue with their clients' cases - Submit resume and cover letter directly to preferred offices - Contacts for each office listed on website - Indicate if applying to multiple offices
Eligibility: - Must be in second or third year of law school - Must be certified by Colorado Supreme Court
Responsibilities: - Represent clients in court - Prepare cases outside of court - Conduct pre-trial and post-trial hearings - Participate in jury trials under supervision of licensed public defender - Handle caseload of misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases
Benefits: - Hands-on courtroom experience - Opportunity to work with and learn from licensed public defenders - Exposure to various types of cases - Paid internship - Potential for future job opportunities with Public Defender Offices in Colorado
Application Process: 1. Research and select preferred offices to apply to 2. Prepare resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience and interest in the internship 3. Submit application materials directly to chosen offices 4. Indicate if applying to multiple offices 5. Wait for response from offices regarding next steps
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