Law Student - Government in Albuquerque, NM

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Albuquerque, NM

Law Student - Government in Albuquerque, NM

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Job Title: Internship Program at The Law Offices of the Public Defender
Salary: Unpaid, may earn credit through school or secure specialized funding
Experience: Law students with at least 30 semester hours of coursework

Organization: The **Members Only**
Department: Legal
Location: Albuquerque, NM (with opportunities at other LOPD offices)

H1 Heading: Internship Program at The Law Offices of the Public Defender
H2 Heading: Gain Valuable Experience in Criminal Defense

- Fall, spring, and summer internship opportunities available
- Work directly with experienced attorneys on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases
- Gain exposure to criminal law, courtroom litigation, and holistic representation
- Opportunities at LOPD offices throughout the country
- Ability to earn credit through school or secure funding through fellowships or organizations
- Advocacy experience by addressing the judge and speaking on behalf of clients in court hearings
- Application deadlines: June 30 for fall, September 30 for spring, and February 28 for summer
- Interview process typically takes place in September/October for spring/summer and February/March for summer/fall
- Application materials required: resume, cover letter, and transcripts
- Non-discrimination policy: The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an equal opportunity employer

Application Instructions:
- Submit full application by emailing ****
- Attach current resume, cover letter, and transcripts
- In the subject line, include your class year and the time period you are applying for (. 2L fall or 1L summer)
- In the body of the email, include:
- Availability for different semesters
- Interest in specific semester placement
- Interest in earning credit or receiving funding
- Any deadline requirements
- Fluency in languages other than English
- Interest in interning at LOPD offices outside of Albuquerque

About The Law Offices of the Public Defender:
- Provides holistic representation to indigent clients
- Offers internship program to law students
- Opportunities to work with senior attorneys and gain exposure to various aspects of criminal law
- Non-discrimination policy

Benefits of the Internship Program:
- Gain valuable experience in criminal defense
- Work directly with attorneys on real cases
- Learn courtroom litigation and advocacy skills
- Opportunity to earn credit or secure funding
- Exposure to various LOPD offices and locations
- Ability to address the judge and speak on behalf of clients in court hearings

Requirements:
- Law students with at least 30 semester hours of coursework
- Familiarity with Rules of Professional Conduct
- Must meet minimum requirements to enter appearance in court
- Non-discrimination policy

SEO Friendly Job Title: Legal Intern at The Law Offices of the Public Defender
H1 Heading: Legal Internship Program at The Law Offices of the Public Defender
H2 Heading: Gain Real-World Experience in Criminal Defense

Bold Headlines:
- Gain Valuable Experience in Criminal Law
- Work Directly with Experienced Attorneys
- Opportunities at LOPD Offices Across the Country
- Non-Discrimination Policy

The **Members Only** offers an unpaid internship program for law students looking to gain hands-on experience in criminal defense. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases while learning about courtroom litigation and providing holistic representation to indigent clients.

The internship program is mainly based out of the Albuquerque office, but there are opportunities at other LOPD offices across the country. The LOPD also works with schools to offer credit for internships and accepts students who have secured specialized funding through fellowships or organizations.

As an intern, you may have the opportunity to address the judge and speak on behalf of clients in court hearings, giving you valuable advocacy experience. To enter an appearance in court, you must meet minimum requirements and be familiar with the Rules of Professional Conduct.

To apply for an internship or volunteer position with the LOPD, submit a full application including a current resume, cover letter, and transcripts to ****. The LOPD accepts applications on a rolling basis, but recommends submitting by June 30 for fall internships, September 30 for spring internships, and February 28 for summer internships. Interviews typically take place in September/October for spring/summer and February/March for summer/fall.

For more information on the internship program, please review the NMRA Rules 5-110 and 1-094 for University of New Mexico School of Law students, and Rules and for students attending other American Bar Association accredited law schools.

The Law Offices of the Public Defender is committed to providing equal opportunities 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.

Gain real-world experience in criminal defense with a legal internship at The Law Offices of the Public Defender. Apply now and join our team in providing holistic representation to indigent clients.