Internship Paralegal Student, (Fall)

Full-time

No

Salary Information:
- The NJOPD offers unpaid internships for college and graduate students.
- Interns may receive academic credit for their internships if approved by their school.
- Opportunities for training and mentorship are available for interns.
- All applicants must be interviewed and screened before being offered an internship.

Job Title: Internship Paralegal Student (Fall)

Experience:
- Opportunities are available for college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and paralegal students.
- Interns will gain real-world experience in various areas of law and legal representation.
- Graduate students may apply for internships in specialized units such as Recovery Court and Mental Health Advocacy.

Organization: New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD)

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NJOPD offers a unique and hands-on experience for students interested in the legal field. As an intern with the NJOPD, you will have the opportunity to work alongside skilled attorneys, investigators, and staff to provide our clients with the best possible legal representation. Here's what you need to know about our internship program:

- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with specific deadlines for each season (Fall, Spring, and Summer).
- Interns will have the chance to assist with investigations, client communication, research and writing, trial preparation and advocacy, and attend court proceedings and training programs.
- The NJOPD has opportunities available statewide, allowing interns to gain experience in different regions of New Jersey.
- College juniors and seniors, graduate students, and paralegal students are all welcome to apply for internships with the NJOPD.
- Graduate students may have the chance to intern in specialized units, such as Recovery Court and Mental Health Advocacy.

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The New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD) is a leading organization that provides first-class legal representation to indigent individuals at both the trial and appellate levels. We are currently offering internship opportunities for college and graduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in the legal field. Keep reading to learn more about our internship program and how you can apply.

Internship Opportunities for College and Graduate Students:
- Investigator interns will work closely with attorneys, investigators, and staff to assist with tasks such as locating and interviewing witnesses, serving subpoenas, conducting field investigations, and drafting reports.
- Graduate students in fields such as social work may have the chance to intern in specialized units, including Recovery Court and Mental Health Advocacy.
- Paralegal students can also apply for internships with the NJOPD.

How to Apply:
- Submit a cover letter explaining your interest in interning with the NJOPD, your preferred practice areas, geographic preferences or limitations, and availability.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with specific deadlines for each season (Fall, Spring, and Summer).
- All applicants must be interviewed and screened before being offered an internship.

Salary Information:
- The NJOPD offers unpaid internships for college and graduate students.
- However, interns may receive academic credit if approved by their school.
- Opportunities for training and mentorship are available for interns.

About the NJOPD:
- Our attorneys provide legal representation in a variety of areas, including criminal defense, parental representation, law guardian services, mental health advocacy, and more.
- We also offer internship opportunities in specialized units such as Recovery Court and Intensive Supervision Program.
- The NJOPD is committed to providing top-notch legal representation for our clients and offers a supportive and inclusive work environment for our employees.

Join the NJOPD as an intern and gain valuable real-world experience in the legal field. Apply now for an internship opportunity and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in law.

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Client communication, research, writing, trial preparation, advocacy, training, mentorship, investigation, drafting, court proceedings, social work

College juniors and seniors, graduate students

Submit cover letter explaining interest in internship with NJOPD, practice area(s) of interest, geographic preference/limitations, and availability

Qualification and Experience College juniors and seniors, graduate students, paralegal students

Legal