SEO Friendly Job Title: Fall Internship at Law Offices of the Public Defender
H1: Join our Fall Internship Program at the Law Offices of the Public Defender
H2: Gain Valuable Experience in Criminal Defense with our Fall Internship Program
BOLD HEADLINE: Law Offices of the Public Defender Offers Fall Internship Program
Organization: **Members Only**
Department: Internship Program
Experience: Law students
Salary: Unpaid (may earn credit or secure funding through fellowships or other organizations)
The **Members Only** offers a fall internship program for law students interested in gaining exposure to criminal law and courtroom litigation. This internship provides students with the opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases, while also receiving training on court procedures and local practices.
The fall internship is primarily based out of the Albuquerque office, but opportunities may also exist at other LOPD offices. The program is open to law students from any American Bar Association accredited law school, as long as they have received a passing grade in law school courses totaling at least thirty semester hours and are familiar with the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Interns and volunteers may be able to advocate for clients in court by entering their appearance in hearings such as bond arraignments, motion hearings, trials, and plea and sentencing hearings. However, in order to do so, students must meet certain minimum requirements and obtain a certificate from their dean specifying the time frame of their internship.
The LOPD does not offer paid internships, but works closely with schools to accept students who may earn credit during their internship. Students may also secure specialized funding through fellowships, educational institutions, or other organizations.
To apply for an internship or volunteer position, interested students must submit a full application by emailing it to ****. The application should include a resume, cover letter, and current transcripts. Application deadlines are as follows:
- Fall internships: June 30
- Spring internships: September 30
- Summer internships: February 28
In-person or telephonic interviews will be scheduled for the following time periods:
- September and October for spring and summer internships
- February and March for summer and fall internships
- Upon receipt of application
Applicants should include the following information in their email:
- Openness to different semesters and preference for specific placement
- Interest in internship for credit or receiving a fellowship/stipend
- Any deadlines that may affect internship offer
- Fluency in languages other than English
- Interest in interning at offices outside of Albuquerque
The LOPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.
We encourage all law students to consider applying for our fall internship program and gain valuable experience in criminal defense with the Law Offices of the Public Defender. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our indigent clients.
