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 positions.
Job Title:
Summer Law Clerk
Experience Information:
Law clerks must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school and have a strong interest in criminal law, trial practice, or public service. Previous experience in these areas is preferred but not required.
2025 Summer Law Clerk Program at the Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside
The Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside, is currently accepting applications for their 2025 Summer Law Clerk Program. This program provides law students with the opportunity to work directly with attorneys, gain practical experience in court, and participate in specialized units within the office. The program dates are from June 2nd, 2025, to August 8th, 2025, with an application deadline of April 21st, 2025, or until positions are filled.
Specialized Units:
- Domestic Violence
- Mental Health
- Immigration
- Juvenile
- Complex Litigation Units
Volunteer Experience:
Law clerks who are eligible for certification under the rules of the State Bar may appear in court, on the record, under the supervision of deputy public defenders. This program also includes training seminars on criminal law, ethics, and trial practice.
Ideal Candidates:
Ideal candidates for this program are law students who are currently enrolled in an accredited law school and have a demonstrated interest in criminal law, trial practice, or public service. Previous experience in these areas is preferred but not required. All applicants must pass a background check.
Upcoming Volunteer Dates:
Law clerk positions are available at the Riverside, Banning, Southwest (Murrieta) and Coachella Valley (Indio) offices. The application deadline is April 21st, 2025, or until positions are filled, and the program dates are from June 2nd, 2025, to August 8th, 2025.
Salary Information:
This is an unpaid volunteer program.
Job Title:
Summer Law Clerk
Experience Information:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law school
- Strong interest in criminal law, trial practice, or public service
- Previous experience in these areas preferred but not required
Join our team at the Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside, for a rewarding and hands-on summer law clerk program. Gain practical experience, work with specialized units, and make a difference in the lives of indigent and underserved communities. Apply now for the 2025 Summer Law Clerk Program.
