District Attorney's Office - Law Student Internship Rising 3L (Summer 2027)

Education: Candidates are required to be in law school and to have completed two years of study and must be qualified to practice under the student practice act prior to starting the 3L Student Practice Act Internship. See C.R.C.P. Rule 205.7.Under the supervision of licensed deputy district attorneys, interns handle a docket of traffic and misdemeanor cases. This includes initial and ongoing case review, follow-up with law enforcement agencies, negotiations with defense counsel, meeting with witnesses and victims, and conducting motions hearings and jury trials. Legal Interns spend a considerable amount of time in court working cases. This includes taking cases to trial, under the supervision of a deputy district attorney, and seeking to prove a case to a jury. Trials consist of jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross examination of witnesses, and closing arguments. Interns are expected to demonstrate appropriate demeanor and professionalism in court. Legal Interns research and respond to a wide variety of defense motions, including motions for the suppression of evidence. This also involves preparing motions on behalf of the DA's Office. Ability to advocate legal and factual scenarios in a clear and persuasive manner to co-workers, judges and jurors. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, defense attorneys, pro se defendants, victims, witnesses, judges, court staff, law enforcement and related agencies' personnel, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with same. Student Practice Internship Applicants must successfully pass a background. A cover letter and resume is required. Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation. Employees within this job classification do not qualify for benefits.