Law Student - Government in Kansas City, MO

Government

Kansas City, MO

Law Student - Government in Kansas City, MO

Law Student

No

Job Title: Internship, Spring

Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct client interviews to gather necessary information for case preparation.
- Draft legal motions and documents to assist attorneys in case management.
- Perform legal research to support case arguments and strategy development.
- Conduct case investigations to gather evidence and build strong defense cases.
- Assist in all aspects of criminal litigation practice, providing support to attorneys.
- Participate in trial preparation, potentially assisting or observing during actual trials.

Education and Experience Information:
- Open to law students and undergraduates interested in criminal justice, social work, psychology, and related fields.
- Law students have the opportunity for summer internships, while undergraduates can apply for volunteer positions.
- Internships are available to in-state law students, out-of-state law students, and undergraduate students.
- MSPD collaborates with institutions of higher learning to ensure interns receive school credit for their work.

Salary Information:
- Not explicitly mentioned in the text.

Additional Information:
- Interns are introduced to all aspects of criminal litigation, offering invaluable real-world experience and exposure to the practice of criminal law.
- Many students report gaining more practical knowledge during an MSPD summer internship than in multiple years of law school.
- MSPD conducts on-campus interviews at in-state law schools and many law schools in surrounding states, typically in the spring semester.
- Interested students can apply for internships through on-campus interviews or by submitting a resume to Human Resources, specifying locations of interest and preferred internship periods.
- Interns will have direct contact with clients and significant responsibility in helping attorneys protect citizens' liberty and lives.
- Interns receive training from experienced criminal defense attorneys, providing meaningful assistance to those with the greatest needs.