Law Student - Government in Harrisonville, MO

Government

Harrisonville, MO

Law Student - Government in Harrisonville, MO

Law Student

No

Job Title: Internship, Spring

Job Responsibilities:
- Conducting client interviews
- Drafting motions
- Performing legal research
- Conducting case investigation
- Assisting in all aspects of a criminal litigation practice
- Participating in trial preparation and possibly assisting or observing at the actual trial
- Providing meaningful help to those with the greatest needs, including direct contact with clients
- Assuming significant responsibility for helping attorneys protect the liberty and lives of citizens
- Receiving training from experienced criminal defense attorneys

Education and Experience Information:
- Opportunities available for law students and undergraduates
- Internships are open to students interested in criminal justice, social work, psychology, and related fields
- Summer internships are primarily offered to law students, with a limited number of volunteer positions available to undergraduates
- On-campus interviews are conducted at all in-state law schools and many law schools in states surrounding Missouri
- Non-summer internships are available for in-state law students, out-of-state law students, and undergraduate students upon application submission

Salary Information:
- The text does not provide specific salary information for the internship positions.

Additional Information:
- The internship program is designed to introduce law students and undergraduates to all aspects of criminal litigation.
- Interns gain real-world experience and exposure to the practice of criminal law, which is considered invaluable by many participants.
- The organization is willing to work with educational institutions to ensure that student interns receive school credit for their work.
- Interns have the opportunity to work within the Trial Division, which handles cases ranging from traffic offenses to first-degree murder cases where the State is not seeking the death penalty.
- There are 33 district offices statewide that handle trial cases.
- The organization participates in on-campus interviews primarily during the spring semester.
- Interested candidates for non-summer internships or those from out-of-state are encouraged to submit a resume to Human Resources, specifying their locations of interest and desired internship period.