Job Title: Internship Paralegal Student (Spring)
Organization: **Members Only**
Experience: College juniors and seniors, graduate students
Salary: Not mentioned in text
Internship opportunities are available at the **Members Only** for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in the legal field. This is a rolling application process, with deadlines for submission between October 15th and November 30th for the Spring internship.
About the Organization
NJOPD is dedicated to providing top-notch legal representation to indigent individuals at both the trial and appellate levels. Their attorneys work on a variety of cases, including criminal defense, parental representation, law guardian services, mental health advocacy, and more. They also have specialized units for sex offense cases and post-conviction relief.
Internship Opportunities
NJOPD offers a variety of internship opportunities for college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and paralegal students. These internships provide real-world experience working alongside attorneys, investigators, and staff. Interns will have the opportunity to assist with investigations, client communication, research and writing, trial preparation and advocacy, and attend court proceedings and training programs.
Roles and Responsibilities
During the internship, students can expect to assist with the following tasks:
- Locating and interviewing witnesses
- Serving subpoenas
- Researching and gathering information and documents
- Conducting field investigations, such as photographing crime scenes and examining evidence
- Drafting reports
- Attending court proceedings and training programs
In addition, graduate students in fields such as social work can apply for internships in specialized units, including Recovery Court and Mental Health Advocacy.
Application Process
Students interested in applying for an internship with NJOPD should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the organization, their practice area(s) of interest, any geographic preferences or limitations, and their availability, including anticipated start and end dates, number of hours, and schedule. Deadlines for submission are between June 15th and July 31st for Fall internships, between October 15th and November 30th for Spring internships, and between December 15th and April 15th for Summer internships.
After application materials are submitted, all applicants will be interviewed by the regional office and/or Internship Coordinator. They will also need to complete confidentiality and ethics paperwork and undergo a screening process before being offered an internship with NJOPD.
In conclusion, an internship with NJOPD offers students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the legal field while working alongside experienced attorneys and staff. The organization is committed to providing first-class legal representation to indigent individuals and offers a variety of internship opportunities for students to get involved. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so interested students should submit their materials between October 15th and November 30th for the Spring internship.
