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.
Organization: Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside
Job Title: Summer Law Clerk
Experience: Law students currently enrolled in an accredited law school
The Law Offices of the Public Defender, County of Riverside, is seeking law students to participate in our Summer Law Clerk Program. This volunteer program offers hands-on experience working with our attorneys in court and in various specialized units within the office. The program dates for the 2025 summer session are June 2nd to August 8th, with an application deadline of April 21st, 2025.
Key Features:
- Volunteer program for law students
- Opportunity to work with attorneys in court and on various projects
- Specialized units include Mental Health, Immigration, Domestic Violence, Juvenile, and Complex Litigation
- Eligible for certification under State Bar rules
- Training seminars on criminal law, ethics, and trial practice
- Unpaid volunteer position
- Must pass background check
- Ideal for those interested in criminal law, trial practice, or public service
- Positions available in Riverside, Banning, Southwest (Murrieta), and Coachella Valley (Indio) offices
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: April 21st, 2025
- Program Dates: June 2nd, 2025, to August 8th, 2025
Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law school
Responsibilities:
- Working directly with attorneys in court
- Representing indigent clients in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases
- Assisting with research and writing projects, motion work, and trial preparation
- Opportunities to work with specialized units within the office
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in a legal setting
- Exposure to various areas of law and court proceedings
- Training seminars on important legal topics
- Opportunity to work with indigent and underserved communities
- Valuable addition to resume and future job applications
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