Office of the Federal Defender, Eastern District of California
Posted on:
Jun 13,2025
Job Profile:
Job Title: Fall Legal Internship
Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Intern positions offer students the opportunity to gain practical experience in various aspects of legal proceedings. Interns will engage in:
- Researching legal issues pertinent to ongoing cases.
- Writing memoranda of findings, legal briefs, and motions.
- Observing federal court proceedings to better understand the judicial process.
Internships are available across several units, including:
- Felony Unit
- Misdemeanor Unit
- Capital Habeas Unit
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must be enrolled in or recent graduates of a 3 or 4-year law school program leading to a degree. Additionally, individuals who have been admitted to the State Bar of California within the past 12 months are eligible. The program prefers students who are:
- Second semester, second-year day students.
- Third-year evening students.
However, first-year day students and second-year evening students are also considered for summer positions. During the school year, applicants must have completed their first year at an accredited law school.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Legal Intern positions.
Legal Terminology and Important Details:
- Employment is contingent upon meeting the minimum qualifications outlined.
- Interested applicants should submit their resumes by specific deadlines for each internship period: February 28th for summer positions, June 30th for fall semester positions, and October 30th for spring semester positions.
- The internship is designed to enhance the educational experience of law students by providing them with exposure to real-world legal processes and responsibilities.
Note: Contact details and location information have been omitted as per the guidelines.
