Law Student - Government in Trenton, NJ

Government

Trenton, NJ

Law Student - Government in Trenton, NJ

Law Student

No

Job Title: Student Intern - Division of Law

Job Responsibilities:
- Interns will be assigned to a specific section within the Division of Law, allowing them to specialize in areas such as education law, civil rights litigation, complex financial transactions, or child protection proceedings.
- Perform a full range of law clerk responsibilities, including conducting legal research and writing.
- Attend court proceedings, client meetings, depositions, and other legal events to observe and learn from the state's civil attorneys.
- Participate in training sessions offered to Deputy Attorneys General throughout the year, enhancing their understanding and skills in legal practice.

Education and Experience Information:
- The internship is designed for law students, providing them with practical experience in the legal field.
- Students are expected to have an interest in specializing in specific legal areas and should be enrolled in a law program.

Salary Information:
- The internship positions offered by the Division of Law are unpaid.

Additional Information:
- The internship program is available during the summer break, fall semester, and spring semester.
- Law students may apply to work in one of the sections located in Newark, Trenton, or Voorhees.
- Application deadlines for the summer program are set for March 5th.
- The internship program is coordinated with the Division of Administration, Human Resource Management, with different deadlines and application requirements depending on the division.

This internship offers law students a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various legal domains and to observe the day-to-day functions of state civil attorneys.