Summer 2027- 2L Summer Internship
philadelphia district attorneys officeCoatesville, PA
Summer 2027- 2L Summer Internship
philadelphia district attorneys officeCoatesville, PA
14 days ago
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Legal Counsel and ProsecutionOffices of LawyersOther Justice, Public Order, and Safety ActivitiesAbout the role
2L Summer Internship The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is the largest prosecutor's office in Pennsylvania, and one of the largest in the nation. It serves more than 1.5 million citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia, employing 700 lawyers, detectives, and support staff. Our Assistant District Attorneys are dedicated to public service, public safety, and justice for all involved in the criminal justice system. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, in particular, is committed to several citywide collaborations aimed at reducing Philadelphia's jail population and improving the criminal justice system overall. Effective September 1, 2021, the City of Philadelphia requires all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19.Summary of 2L Summer Internship Program Our Second-Year Law Student Internship is a ten-week program designed to provide second-year law students with maximum exposure to the practical aspects of the prosecutor's role in the Philadelphia criminal justice system. During the summer, interns will either rotate with our trial or law division units. The assignments are based on the needs of the office and one's demonstrated ability and work ethic.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Trial Division: Handle misdemeanor trials and felony preliminary hearings within the Municipal or Family Court.
Law Division: Assignments primarily involve researching caselaw and statutes, drafting and writing briefs or memos, and potential court appearances on behalf of the PCRA Unit.
Skills & Qualifications:
All qualified applicants must be current 2L students at an accredited law school.
Must be a Certified Legal Intern.
Demonstrated commitment to public service and a strong academic record.
Ideal candidates will also possess a capacity for fairness and empathy, a strong work ethic, and an understanding of the uniquely sensitive and confidential nature of the professional services provided by the Office.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Intern
Location
Coatesville, PA
Occupation
Lawyers
Industry
Legal Counsel and Prosecution
Posted
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