Law Offices of the Public Defender - State of New Mexico
Posted on:
Jul 7,2025
Job Profile:
Internship Program at the #***# (LOPD)
- Fall internship opportunity in criminal law and courtroom litigation
- Gain exposure to providing holistic representation to indigent clients
- Work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases
- Based in Albuquerque office with opportunities at other LOPD offices
- Paired with experienced attorneys to learn court procedures and local practices
- Perform complex legal work, prepare documents, and assist in litigation preparation
- Intern or volunteer during fall, spring, or summer semester
- No paid internships, but can earn credit and gain valuable experience
- Accepts students with specialized funding through fellowships or educational institutions
- Ability to advocate for clients in court hearings with minimum requirements met
- Must be familiar with Rules of Professional Conduct and obtain certificate from dean
- Application deadlines for fall, spring, and summer semesters
- Interviews scheduled in September/October for spring/summer internships and February/March for summer/fall internships
- Application materials include resume, cover letter, and current transcripts
- Non-discrimination policy in hiring process
Fall Internship at the #***# (LOPD)
- Opportunity to gain experience in criminal law and courtroom litigation
- Work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases
- Gain insight into providing holistic representation to indigent clients
- Based in Albuquerque office with opportunities at other LOPD offices
- Paired with experienced attorneys to learn court procedures and local practices
- Perform complex legal work, prepare documents, and assist in litigation preparation
- Available for fall, spring, or summer semester
- No paid internships, but can earn credit and gain valuable experience
- Accepts students with specialized funding through fellowships or educational institutions
- Ability to advocate for clients in court hearings with minimum requirements met
- Must be familiar with Rules of Professional Conduct and obtain certificate from dean
- Application deadlines for fall, spring, and summer semesters
- Interviews scheduled in September/October for spring/summer internships and February/March for summer/fall internships
- Application materials include resume, cover letter, and current transcripts
- Non-discrimination policy in hiring process
Fall Internship Program at the #***# (LOPD)
- Gain experience in criminal law, courtroom litigation, and holistic representation
- Work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases
- Based in Albuquerque office with opportunities at other LOPD offices
- Paired with experienced attorneys to learn court procedures and local practices
- Perform complex legal work and assist in litigation preparation
- Available for fall, spring, or summer semester
- No paid internships, but can earn credit and gain valuable experience
- Accepts students with specialized funding through fellowships or educational institutions
- Ability to advocate for clients in court hearings with minimum requirements met
- Must be familiar with Rules of Professional Conduct and obtain certificate from dean
- Application deadlines for fall, spring, and summer semesters
- Interviews scheduled in September/October for spring/summer internships and February/March for summer/fall internships
- Application materials include resume, cover letter, and current transcripts
- Non-discrimination policy in hiring process
Gain Experience in Criminal Law and Courtroom Litigation at the #***# (LOPD)
- Fall internship opportunity
- Gain experience in criminal law and courtroom litigation
- Work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases
- Based in Albuquerque office with opportunities at other LOPD offices
- Paired with experienced attorneys to learn court procedures and local practices
- Perform complex legal work and assist in litigation preparation
- Available for fall, spring, or summer semester
- No paid internships, but can earn credit and gain valuable experience
- Accepts students with specialized funding through fellowships or educational institutions
- Ability to advocate for clients in court hearings with minimum requirements met
- Must be familiar with Rules of Professional Conduct and obtain certificate from dean
- Application deadlines for fall, spring, and summer semesters
- Interviews scheduled in September/October for spring/summer internships and February/March for summer/fall internships
- Application materials include resume, cover letter, and current transcripts
- Non-discrimination policy in hiring process
Gain Experience in Criminal Law and Courtroom Litigation at the #***# (LOPD)
- Fall internship opportunity
- Gain experience in criminal law and courtroom litigation
- Work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases
- Based in Albuquerque office with opportunities at other LOPD offices
- Paired with experienced attorneys to learn court procedures and local practices
- Perform complex legal work and assist in litigation preparation
- Available for fall, spring, or summer semester
- No paid internships, but can earn credit and gain valuable experience
- Accepts students with specialized funding through fellowships or educational institutions
- Ability to advocate for clients in court hearings with minimum requirements met
- Must be familiar with Rules of Professional Conduct and obtain certificate from dean
- Application deadlines for fall, spring, and summer semesters
- Interviews scheduled in September/October for spring/summer internships and February/March for summer/fall internships
- Application materials include resume, cover letter, and current transcripts
- Non-discrimination policy in hiring process
Gain Experience in Criminal Law and Courtroom Litigation at the #***# (LOPD)
- Fall internship opportunity
- Gain experience in criminal law and courtroom litigation
- Work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases
- Based in Albuquerque office with opportunities at other LOPD offices
- Paired with experienced attorneys to learn court procedures and local practices
- Perform complex legal work and assist in litigation preparation
- Available for fall, spring
