Internship Paralegal Student, (Fall)

Full-time

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Internship Paralegal Student, (Fall) - NJOPD Offers Hands-On Experience for College and Graduate Students

- Gain real-world experience in legal representation with NJOPD
- Work with attorneys, investigators, and staff to provide the best legal representation
- Available internships year-round and statewide
- Opportunities for college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and paralegal students
- Assist with investigations, client communication, research and writing, trial preparation and advocacy
- Attend court proceedings and training programs
- Specialized units include Recovery Court and Mental Health Advocacy
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis between June 15th and July 31st (Fall), October 15th and November 30th (Spring), and December 15th and April 15th (Summer)

The New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD) is currently seeking interns for their Fall program. The NJOPD offers a hands-on experience for college and graduate students, providing them with the opportunity to work with attorneys, investigators, and staff to provide the best possible legal representation for their clients. The internship program offers real-world experience in a variety of tasks, including investigations, client communication, research and writing, trial preparation and advocacy, as well as excellent training and mentorship opportunities.

NJOPD is a first-class legal representation agency that focuses on defending individuals at both the trial and appellate levels. While the majority of their attorneys focus on criminal defense, they also represent individuals in cases involving allegations of abuse and neglect, involuntary commitments to State psychiatric facilities, Megan’s Law tier classification, and post-conviction relief. They also have specialized units for Recovery Court and Mental Health Advocacy.

Internship opportunities are available for college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and paralegal students. Investigator interns assist NJOPD investigators, attorneys, and staff with a variety of tasks, including locating and interviewing witnesses, serving subpoenas, researching and gathering information and documents, conducting field investigations, and attending court proceedings and training programs. Graduate students in fields such as social work can apply to intern in the specialized units at NJOPD.

To apply for an internship, applicants must submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the NJOPD, their preferred practice areas, geographic preferences or limitations, and availability. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between June 15th and July 31st (Fall), October 15th and November 30th (Spring), and December 15th and April 15th (Summer). In addition to submitting application materials, all applicants must go through an interview process, complete confidentiality and ethics paperwork, and be screened and approved prior to being offered an internship with NJOPD.

NJOPD offers a comprehensive and hands-on experience for interns, providing them with the opportunity to work on real cases and gain practical skills in the legal field. This internship is ideal for those interested in a career in law, criminal justice, or social work, as it offers a unique and valuable experience working with indigent clients and underprivileged communities.

Internship Paralegal Student, (Fall) - NJOPD Offers Hands-On Experience for College and Graduate Students

- Gain real-world experience in legal representation with NJOPD
- Work with attorneys, investigators, and staff to provide the best legal representation
- Available internships year-round and statewide
- Opportunities for college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and paralegal students
- Assist with investigations, client communication, research and writing, trial preparation and advocacy
- Attend court proceedings and training programs
- Specialized units include Recovery Court and Mental Health Advocacy
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis between June 15th and July 31st (Fall), October 15th and November 30th (Spring), and December 15th and April 15th (Summer)

About NJOPD

NJOPD is the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender, a first-class legal representation agency that provides services to indigent individuals at both the trial and appellate levels. They offer a hands-on experience for college and graduate students, providing them with the opportunity to work with attorneys, investigators, and staff to provide the best possible legal representation for their clients.

The internship program at NJOPD offers real-world experience in a variety of tasks, including investigations, client communication, research and writing, trial preparation and advocacy, as well as excellent training and mentorship opportunities. Opportunities are available year-round and statewide, making it convenient for students to apply and participate in the program.

NJOPD represents individuals in a variety of cases, including criminal defense, allegations of abuse and neglect, involuntary commitments to State psychiatric facilities, Megan’s Law tier classification, and post-conviction relief. They also have specialized units for Recovery Court and Mental Health Advocacy, providing interns with the opportunity to work on unique and valuable cases with a focus on underprivileged communities.

Internship opportunities are available for college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and paralegal students. Investigator interns assist NJOPD investigators, attorneys, and staff with a variety of tasks, providing hands-on experience and practical skills in the legal field. Graduate students in fields such as social work can apply to intern in the specialized units at NJOPD, allowing them to gain valuable experience and knowledge in their field of study.

To apply for an internship, applicants must submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the NJOPD, their preferred practice areas, geographic preferences or limitations, and availability. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between June 15th and July 31st (Fall), October 15th and November 30th (Spring), and December 15th and April 15th (Summer). In addition to submitting application materials, all applicants must go through an interview process, complete confidentiality and ethics paperwork, and be screened

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Hands-on experience, real-world experience, training and mentorship opportunities

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Legal research and writing, client communication, trial preparation, advocacy, investigation, drafting reports, interviewing witnesses, serving subpoenas, researching and gathering information and documents, conducting field investigation, attending court proceedings and training programs

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Interested applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest, practice area(s) of interest, geographic preference or limitations, and availability, as well as any necessary application materials. Applicants will also need to complete an interview and screening process before being offered an internship.

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

Legal