Internship Opportunities at the **Members Only**
- Gain hands-on experience working with attorneys, investigators, and staff
- Assist with investigations, client communication, research and writing, trial preparation, and advocacy
- Excellent training and mentorship opportunities available
- Internships/externships available year-round and statewide
About NJOPD
- Provides first-class legal representation to indigent individuals at both the trial and appellate levels
- Represents individuals charged with criminal offenses, children who have been removed, individuals involuntarily committed to State psychiatric facilities, and more
- Opportunities for law students to intern/extern with NJOPD
Internship Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and analysis
- Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and reports
- Assist with trial preparation
- Participate in client and witness interviews
- Observe and appear in courtroom proceedings
- Attend training programs
Requirements for Law Student Interns
- Must have completed 2 years of law school
- May appear in court under supervision of NJOPD attorneys
How to Apply
- Email cover letter, resume, and writing sample (for law students) to Internship Coordinator Dana Lane at ****
- Cover letter should explain: (1) why you are seeking an internship/externship with NJOPD; (2) practice area(s) of interest; (3) geographic preference or limitations; and (4) availability
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between June 15th and July 31st (Fall), October 15th and November 30th (Spring), and December 15th and April 15th (Summer)
- All applicants must be interviewed, complete paperwork, and be approved before being offered an internship/externship with NJOPD
Join the NJOPD team and gain valuable experience in the legal field while making a difference in the lives of indigent individuals. Apply now for an internship opportunity with **Members Only**.
Organization: **Members Only**
Job Title: Internship
Experience: Law students with at least 2 years completed
Salary: Unpaid, but excellent training and mentorship opportunities available
Location: Statewide, with opportunities available in various regional offices
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis between June 15th and July 31st (Fall), October 15th and November 30th (Spring), and December 15th and April 15th (Summer).
Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and analysis
- Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and reports
- Assist with trial preparation
- Participate in client and witness interviews
- Observe and appear in courtroom proceedings
- Attend training programs
Requirements:
- Must be a law student with at least 2 years completed
- Must be able to appear in court under supervision of NJOPD attorneys
Apply now for an internship opportunity with **Members Only** and gain valuable experience in the legal field while making a difference in the lives of indigent individuals.
