Job Title: Summer Internship Program - Student Legal Intern
Job Responsibilities:
- Gain real courtroom experience in a hands-on setting.
- Observe and take part in motion practice, contested hearings, and trials.
- Assist with case review, investigation, and trial preparation.
- Engage in communication with witnesses and crime victims about ongoing cases.
Education and Experience Information:
- Internships are available to law students who are currently in their 2L or 3L year or who are law school post-graduates.
- Preference is given to students who are eligible for a Temporary Trial Card through the Texas Bar Association.
- The internship program is unpaid.
- Interns are subject to background checks and other security measures.
- For those doing an internship for school credit, the organization will coordinate with the student's law school to accommodate academic requirements.
Salary Information:
- The internship is an unpaid position.
Additional Information:
- The organization represents the State of Texas and Williamson County in various legal matters, including criminal law, juvenile law, family law, and civil law.
- The office employs 28 attorneys, 6 investigators, and 26 staff members within the District Courts, County Courts at Law, and Justice Peace Courts in Williamson County, Texas.
- Deadlines for application: For summer internships (May - August), applications must be received no later than April 30th. For fall internships (August - November), applications must be submitted no later than July 15th.
- Applications should be submitted via email to the Internship Program.
- The program considers special circumstances for applicants who cannot intern during the specified periods on a case-by-case basis.
- Applicants must authorize a background check and acknowledge that failure to pass this check or providing false information may lead to disqualification from the internship program.
The Student Legal Internship Program provides law students with the opportunity to experience the workings of a Texas prosecutor's office and understand the delivery of legal services to the public. This exposure helps interns develop practical skills and gain insights into the legal process, preparing them for future roles in the legal field.
