Law Student Internships

Full-time

No

The Office of the Defender General offers unpaid internships for law school students, both in our Central Office located in Montpelier and in our county public defender offices.

Internships and clerkships can be either full or part-time, and provide an opportunity to improve research and writing skills and gain an in-depth understanding of criminal and juvenile law. If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to the appropriate contact listed below.

Central Office: There are four internship or clerkship options in the ODG’s Central Office:

Prisoners' Rights: The Prisoners' Rights Office (PRO) litigates a wide variety of civil, criminal and administrative cases, working to protect the constitutional rights of prisoners in such areas as unlawful convictions, medical care, and parole violations. The PRO internship offers experience in developing research and writing skills, drafting complaints and motions, making courtroom/parole board presentations, investigating cases, performing client outreach at the prisons, and assisting with legislative advocacy. PRO has the flexibility to tailor the internship to the needs of the intern. This is a fast-paced, challenging office; common sense and a sense of humor are a must. Contact: Jill Paul Martin, PRO Attorney.

Qualification and Experience Unpaid internships for law school students

Legal