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Intern Program
Legal Studies Interns
                                      Intern Coordinator | Schedule

Placement Opportunities -
Placement opportunities vary by location and current educational level.

Some examples of potential placement opportunities include:

  • State’s Attorney Office
  • Public Defender’s Office
  • Housing Session
  • Clerk’s Office
  • Elder Abuse Unit
  • Asset Forfeiture

Interns are placed with judges on an invitation basis only.

Please do not contact the judiciary directly. Our experienced volunteer/intern staff will contact judges who have requested interns. Click here to obtain more information about internships for law school students.

All potential interns are required to submit an application packet and meet with the Intern Program staff.

To help you establish an internship, please click here and printout our helpful Intern Placement Process and Application Checklist, which is discussed below.

Eligibility - Law School students seeking an internship must:

  • be enrolled in an accredited law school
  • be a student in good standing
  • be able to work at least two, five hour days per week for at least one semester
  • disclose any pending matter before the Court to the Intern Coordinator
  • have the ability to work with diverse populations
  • maintain high level of confidentiality
  • attend Intern Orientation

Application Process - In addition to the forms referenced below, your application package should also include a cover letter and resume. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed and may be returned to the applicant.

To help you establish an internship, please click here and printout our helpful Intern Placement Process and Application Checklist, which is discussed below.

Step 1 – Intern Submits Application Packet

The applicant completes the Intern Application Form and returns it (via mail, fax or email attachment) to the law school intern Coordinator. Applications may also be obtained from the Intern Office by calling (860) 282-6581.

Upon receipt, the Coordinator reviews the completed application packet for completeness and eligibility. All interns must also submit an Intern Verification Form completed by the law school even if the intern is not seeking credits. This form is available by clicking here or by calling the Intern Office at (860)282-6581.

Step 2 – Intern Interviews

The Coordinator schedules a time to meet with the eligible intern candidate to discuss areas of interest and an appropriate placement.

Successful intern candidates are than scheduled for an interview with the potential placement site supervisor (workplace host).


Step 3 – Intern Placement Established

Intern placement is established after acceptance by the workplace host and the Coordinator, and passing a mandatory background check.

For more information or to submit your application packet,
please contact the law school intern coordinator.
 

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