Law Student - Government in Nevada, MO

Government

Nevada, MO

Law Student - Government in Nevada, MO

Law Student

No

Job Title: Internship, Summer Internships

Job Responsibilities:
Interns in the Trial Division are tasked with engaging in various aspects of criminal litigation. Their responsibilities include:
- Conducting client interviews to gather pertinent information and assist in case preparation.
- Drafting legal motions and documents as part of the pre-trial and trial processes.
- Performing legal research to support cases and assist attorneys in building defense strategies.
- Conducting case investigations, which may involve gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Assisting in all aspects of criminal litigation practice, providing support to attorneys throughout the trial process.
- Participating in trial preparation and potentially assisting or observing during actual trials.

Education and Experience Information:
The internship program is designed for law students and undergraduates who are interested in gaining experience in criminal litigation. Specific educational and experiential requirements include:
- Law students seeking summer internships are primarily targeted, although a limited number of positions are available for undergraduates interested in fields such as criminal justice, social work, psychology, and related areas.
- The program is open to in-state law students, out-of-state law students, and undergraduates. In-state law students interested in non-summer internships are also encouraged to apply.
- The organization participates in on-campus interviews at all in-state law schools and many law schools in states surrounding Missouri, typically conducted in the spring semester.
- Interns are expected to have a strong interest in criminal defense and a desire to gain real-world experience in the field.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the internship positions. However, it does mention that the organization offers a limited number of volunteer positions to undergraduates, suggesting that some internships may be unpaid or offer school credit instead of financial compensation.

Additional Information:
The internship program offers students an invaluable opportunity to gain real-world experience and exposure to the practice of criminal law. Interns will have direct contact with clients and will assume significant responsibility in helping attorneys protect the liberty and lives of citizens. The organization emphasizes the opportunity for interns to learn from some of the best and most experienced criminal defense attorneys in the country. Additionally, the organization is willing to work with institutions of higher learning to ensure that student interns receive school credit for their work.

The process for applying includes meeting with recruiters during on-campus interviews or submitting a resume to Human Resources for those who are not able to participate in on-campus interviews. Interns are encouraged to specify their locations of interest and preferred time period for the internship in their application.

Jun 19, 2025
May 29, 2025
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