Law Student - Government in Aztec, NM

Government

Aztec, NM

Law Student - Government in Aztec, NM

Law Student

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Job Title: Criminal Defense Intern
Organization: **Members Only**
Department: Legal
Experience: Law students with a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework
Salary: Unpaid; may earn credit or receive fellowship/stipend through educational institution or other organization

The **Members Only** offers a comprehensive internship program for law students interested in gaining hands-on experience in criminal defense. Our program provides exposure to the practice of criminal law, courtroom litigation, and providing holistic representation to indigent clients. Interns and externs will have the opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys on a variety of cases, including felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases. With offices in various locations, our internship program offers opportunities for students to gain valuable experience in different settings.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and prepare legal documents
- Assist attorneys in preparing for court hearings and trials
- Communicate with clients and take witness statements
- Address the judge and speak on behalf of clients in certain court hearings
- Gain experience in court procedures and local practices

Qualifications:
- Law students with a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework
- Familiarity with Rules of Professional Conduct
- Ability to obtain a certificate from dean specifying time frame of internship
- Must meet minimum requirements established in local rules

Advantages of our program:
- Gain hands-on experience in criminal defense
- Work directly with experienced attorneys
- Opportunities to address the court and speak on behalf of clients
- Exposure to court procedures and local practices
- Possibility of earning credit or receiving fellowship/stipend

Application Process:
1. Submit a full application via email to ****
2. Application must include:
- Current resume
- Cover letter
- Current transcripts
3. In the subject line, include your class year (undergraduate, 1L, or 2L) and the semester you are applying for (Example: 2L fall or 1L summer)
4. In the body of the email, include the following information:
- Availability for different semesters and any preferences for specific semester placement
- Interest in earning credit or receiving fellowship/stipend
- Any deadlines that need to be considered
- Fluency in languages other than English
- Interest in interning at offices outside of Albuquerque

Non-Discrimination:
The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.

H1: Comprehensive Internship Program for Law Students in Criminal Defense
H2: Gain Hands-on Experience with the Law Offices of the Public Defender

- Internship program provides exposure to criminal law, courtroom litigation, and holistic representation
- Work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases
- Opportunities available at various LOPD offices
- Law students paired with senior attorneys for training
- Perform complex legal work, prepare documents, and assist in case preparation
- Non-discrimination policy in hiring process
- Opportunities to advocate for clients in court hearings
- Application process includes submitting a resume, cover letter, and transcripts
- Possibility of earning credit or receiving fellowship/stipend
- Deadline for fall, spring, and summer internships
- Interviews scheduled in person or telephonically
- Fluent in languages other than English a plus
- Encouraged to consider interning at offices outside of Albuquerque.