Office of the Federal Defender, Eastern District of California
Posted on:
Apr 22,2025
Job Profile:
Job Title: Fall Legal Internship
Job Responsibilities:
The Fall Legal Internship provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the legal field. Interns will engage in a variety of tasks including:
- Researching legal issues and gathering pertinent information for cases.
- Writing memoranda of findings, briefs, and motions to support legal proceedings.
- Observing federal court proceedings to gain insights into the legal process.
Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for the Legal Intern position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Enrollment in or recent graduation from a 3 or 4-year law school curriculum leading to a degree.
- Admission to the State Bar of California within the past 12 months is required.
- Preference is given to second semester, second year day students or third year evening students, although some first year day or second year evening students may be considered for summer positions.
- For school year internships, candidates must have completed their first year at an accredited law school.
Internships are available in the following units:
- Misdemeanor Unit
- Felony Unit
- Capital Habeas Unit
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Fall Legal Internship positions.
Important Deadlines:
- Resumes for summer positions must be submitted by February 28th.
- Resumes for fall semester positions must be submitted by June 30th.
- Resumes for spring semester positions must be submitted by October 30th.
Note: All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed, and supervisors will review resumes, conduct interviews, and hire directly for the positions.
