Law Student - Government in Clayton, MO

Government

Clayton, MO

Law Student - Government in Clayton, MO

Law Student

No

Job Title: Internship, Spring

Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct client interviews
- Draft motions
- Perform legal research
- Conduct case investigations
- Assist in all aspects of a criminal litigation practice
- Participate in trial preparation and potentially assist or observe at actual trials

Education and Experience Information:
The internship program is designed for law students and undergraduates who are interested in criminal justice, social work, psychology, and related fields. The program is primarily aimed at providing real-world experience and exposure to the practice of criminal law. Law students, particularly those in their first, second, or third year, are encouraged to apply. Undergraduates with an interest in the relevant fields are also considered for volunteer positions.

Interns have the opportunity to receive training from experienced criminal defense attorneys and gain firsthand experience in the legal field. The organization collaborates with institutions of higher learning to ensure that student interns can receive school credit for their work.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the internship positions. However, it mentions volunteer positions for undergraduates, which may imply that some internships are unpaid or offer stipends.

Additional Information:
The internship program is part of the Trial Division, which handles a wide range of cases from traffic offenses to first-degree murder cases where the State is not seeking the death penalty. There are 33 district offices statewide that manage trial cases.

Internship opportunities are available in various capacities, including spring internships. The organization offers employment opportunities to law students for summer internships and a limited number of volunteer positions to undergraduates. On-campus interviews are conducted at in-state law schools and many law schools in states surrounding Missouri, generally during the spring semester.

Interested in-state law students, out-of-state law students, and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume to Human Resources, specifying their locations of interest and desired internship time period.

The organization provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain practical experience and contribute meaningfully to the defense of clients with significant needs, offering direct client contact and substantial responsibility.