Law Student - Government in Springfield, MO

Government

Springfield, MO

Law Student - Government in Springfield, MO

Law Student

No

Job Title: Internship, Spring

Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct client interviews to gather necessary information for case preparation and understanding client needs.
- Draft legal motions to support the defense strategy and present arguments in court effectively.
- Perform legal research to aid in case development and ensure comprehensive understanding of relevant laws and precedents.
- Conduct case investigations to gather evidence and information crucial for case resolution.
- Assist in all aspects of a criminal litigation practice, providing support to attorneys in preparing for trials.
- Participate actively in trial preparation, with the opportunity to assist or observe during actual trials.

Education and Experience Information:
- Opportunities are available for law students and undergraduates interested in criminal justice, social work, psychology, and related fields.
- Law students are particularly encouraged to apply for summer internships, with priority given to those from in-state and surrounding states.
- Undergraduate students interested in volunteering are also welcome to apply.
- Internships offer real-world experience and exposure to the practice of criminal law, which is highly beneficial for students' legal education.
- The organization works with institutions of higher learning to ensure student interns receive school credit for their work.

Salary Information:
- Not explicitly provided in the text.

Additional Information:
- The intern program is designed to introduce students to all aspects of criminal litigation, providing invaluable experience in the field.
- Students will receive training from some of the best and most experienced criminal defense attorneys in the country.
- The organization offers meaningful opportunities to help those with the greatest needs, with direct client contact and significant responsibility.
- On-campus interviews are conducted in the spring semester at all in-state law schools and many in surrounding states.
- For non-summer internships, in-state law students, out-of-state law students, and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume to Human Resources.
- The organization provides spring internships and is open to working with educational institutions to facilitate internship credit.