Law Student - Government in Fulton, MO

Government

Fulton, MO

Law Student - Government in Fulton, 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:
- Open to law students and undergraduates
- Law students can apply for summer internships
- Limited volunteer positions available for undergraduates interested in criminal justice, social work, psychology, and related fields
- Opportunity for real-world experience and exposure to the practice of criminal law
- Interns receive training from experienced criminal defense attorneys

Salary Information:
- No salary information provided

Additional Information:
The internship program within the Trial Division of the organization is designed to introduce law students and undergraduates to various aspects of criminal litigation. Interns are given significant responsibilities and have direct contact with clients, aiding attorneys in protecting the liberty and lives of citizens. The organization offers many employment opportunities for law students during the summer and a limited number of volunteer positions for undergraduates interested in related fields. The program emphasizes trial preparation, with interns encouraged to assist or observe in actual trials.

The organization actively participates in on-campus interviews at in-state law schools and many law schools in states surrounding Missouri, usually conducted in the spring semester. In-state law students interested in non-summer internships, out-of-state law students, or undergraduate students are encouraged to submit a resume to Human Resources, specifying their locations of interest and desired internship period.

The organization is open to working with educational institutions to ensure that student interns receive academic credit for their work. This internship offers students the chance to provide meaningful help to those in need while gaining valuable experience in the field of criminal law.