Law Student - Government in Pittsburgh, PA

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Pittsburgh, PA

Law Student - Government in Pittsburgh, PA

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Organization: Allegheny County District Attorney's Office

Job Title: Fall Certified Legal Interns

Experience: Law students

Salary: Paid internship or for credit externship

H1: Fall Certified Legal Interns at Allegheny County District Attorney's Office

H2: Internship Program Information

- Fall applications open July 1, 2025 and close Aug. 8, 2025
- Units interns may be placed in include Crimes Persons
- Certified Legal Interns have the opportunity to appear in court on behalf of the Commonwealth under supervision
- Eligible students can gain valuable courtroom experience before finishing law school
- Office of the District Attorney serves as the Chief Law Enforcement Office of the county and accepts referrals from over 100 police departments
- Internship program based in main office at Allegheny County Courthouse and offices in downtown Pittsburgh
- Office employs over 100 attorneys with various areas of expertise
- Interns placed in specific unit based on skills, interests, and needs of the Office
- Program administered by Assistant District Attorney Sarah Weikart
- Legal research and writing, clerical duties, and assisting attorneys with trial and hearing preparation are main responsibilities
- Law students can apply for paid internship, for credit externship, or either type of position

The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office offers a valuable opportunity for law students interested in public service and criminal law to gain hands-on experience through their Fall Certified Legal Internship Program. This internship program is open to law students and applications will open on July 1, 2025 and close on Aug. 8, 2025. The program places interns in various units within the Office, including Crimes Persons, where they will have the opportunity to appear in court under the direct supervision of an Assistant District Attorney. In addition to the listed duties, interns will also have the chance to gain valuable courtroom experience before finishing law school.

The Office of the District Attorney serves as the Chief Law Enforcement Office of the county and accepts referrals from over 100 active police departments. This includes the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, the Allegheny County Police Department, and the Allegheny County Sheriff's Department. The Office is also responsible for approving complaints filed by private citizens. The internship program operates out of the main office located on the third and fourth floors of the Allegheny County Courthouse, as well as offices in downtown Pittsburgh. The Office employs over 100 attorneys with various areas of expertise, and interns are placed in a specific unit based on their skills, interests, and the needs of the Office.

The internship program is administered by Assistant District Attorney Sarah Weikart, and any questions can be directed to her via email. Interns will have the opportunity to engage in legal research and writing, as well as assist attorneys in every aspect of trial and hearing preparation. This may include accompanying attorneys to conduct plea negotiations, jury selection, pre-trial motions, and trials for both jury and non-jury cases.

Law students interested in applying for this internship should indicate in their cover letter whether they are interested in a paid internship, for credit externship, or either type of position. This is a valuable opportunity for law students to gain hands-on experience in the legal field and make a positive impact through public service.