Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside
Posted on:
Apr 22,2025
Job Profile:
Application Deadline: April 21st, 2025, or until positions are filled.
Program Dates: June 2nd, 2025, to August 8th 2025.
Salary Information: Unpaid volunteer position
Job Title: Summer Law Clerk
Experience: Currently enrolled in an accredited law school, previous experience in criminal law or public service is preferred
Organization: Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside
Department: Specialized Units (Immigration, Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Juvenile, Complex Litigation)
H1: 2025 Summer Law Clerk Program at the Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside
H2: Join our team as a Summer Law Clerk and gain practical experience in criminal law and public service
- The Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside, is currently seeking law students to apply for our Summer Law Clerk Program.
- This program offers the opportunity to work directly with attorneys in court, representing indigent clients in criminal cases.
- Law clerks also assist with research, writing, motion work, and trial preparation.
- Specialized units within the office, such as Immigration, Mental Health, and Domestic Violence, provide additional opportunities for clerks to gain experience.
- Eligible law clerks may also appear in court under the supervision of deputy public defenders.
- In addition to practical experience, clerks participate in training seminars on criminal law, ethics, and trial practice.
- This is an unpaid volunteer position for currently enrolled law students.
- Applicants must pass a background check.
- Ideal candidates should have an interest in criminal law, trial practice, or public service, and a desire to work with underserved communities.
- Positions are available in the Riverside, Banning, Southwest (Murrieta), and Coachella Valley (Indio) offices.
- The application deadline is April 21st, 2025, or until all positions are filled.
- The program dates are June 2nd, 2025, to August 8th, 2025.
SEO Friendly Job Title: Summer Law Clerk at Riverside Public Defender's Office
H1: 2025 Summer Law Clerk Program at the Riverside Public Defender's Office
H2: Gain Practical Experience in Criminal Law and Public Service as a Summer Law Clerk
- The Riverside Public Defender's Office is currently accepting applications for their 2025 Summer Law Clerk Program.
- This program offers hands-on experience working with attorneys in court, representing indigent clients in criminal cases.
- Law clerks also assist with research, writing, motion work, and trial preparation.
- Specialized units within the office, such as Immigration, Mental Health, and Domestic Violence, provide additional opportunities for clerks to gain experience.
- Eligible law clerks may also appear in court under the supervision of deputy public defenders.
- In addition to practical experience, clerks participate in training seminars on criminal law, ethics, and trial practice.
- This is an unpaid volunteer position for currently enrolled law students.
- Applicants must pass a background check.
- Ideal candidates should have an interest in criminal law, trial practice, or public service, and a desire to work with underserved communities.
- Positions are available in the Riverside, Banning, Southwest (Murrieta), and Coachella Valley (Indio) offices.
- The application deadline is April 21st, 2025, or until all positions are filled.
- The program dates are June 2nd, 2025, to August 8th, 2025.
