Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside
Posted on:
Apr 22,2025
Job Profile:
Application Deadline: April 21, 2025, or until positions are filled.
Program Dates: June 2nd, 2025, to August 8th 2025.
Salary Information:
This is an unpaid volunteer position.
Job Title:
Summer Law Clerk
Experience Information:
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school
- Must pass a background check
- Previous experience with criminal law, trial practice, or public service is preferred
Organization:
Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside
Department:
Specialized Units (Complex Litigation)
Application Deadline:
April 21, 2025, or until positions are filled
Program Dates:
June 2nd, 2025, to August 8th, 2025
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Join Our Summer Law Clerk Program and Gain Valuable Experience in Criminal Law
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Become a Part of Our Team at the Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside
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Gain Practical Experience and Training in Criminal Law with Our Summer Law Clerk Program
The Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside, is currently accepting applications for our Summer Law Clerk Program. This program provides law students with the opportunity to work directly with our attorneys in court, representing indigent clients in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. As a law clerk, you will also assist attorneys with research and writing projects, motion work, and trial preparation. Our program also offers the chance to work with specialized units within the office, including Mental Health, Immigration, Domestic Violence, Juvenile, and Complex Litigation Units.
Volunteer Experience:
- Work directly with attorneys in court
- Represent indigent clients in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases
- Assist with research and writing projects, motion work, and trial preparation
- Opportunity to work with specialized units within the office
Certification Eligibility:
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. In past years, our certified law clerks have argued motions, conducted preliminary hearings, and participated in jury trials under supervision.
Training Seminars:
In addition to practical experience working with the attorneys, law clerks participate in training seminars on criminal law, ethics, and trial practice.
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law school
- Must pass a background check
- Demonstrated interest in criminal law, trial practice, or public service
- Desire to work with indigent and underserved communities
Unpaid Volunteer Position:
Our Summer Law Clerk positions are unpaid volunteer positions. However, the experience gained and the training received are invaluable for law students looking to pursue a career in criminal law.
Application Deadline:
The deadline to apply for our Summer Law Clerk Program is April 21st, 2025, or until positions are filled. We are accepting applications for our Riverside, Banning, Southwest (Murrieta), and Coachella Valley (Indio) offices.
Program Dates:
The program will run from June 2nd, 2025, to August 8th, 2025. This is a great opportunity for law students to gain hands-on experience in criminal law during the summer break.
Join Our Team:
If you are a law student with a passion for criminal law and a desire to make a difference in underserved communities, we encourage you to apply for our Summer Law Clerk Program. This is a unique opportunity to work with experienced attorneys, gain practical experience, and make a positive impact on the lives of indigent clients. Apply now and be a part of our team at the Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside.
