Law Student Academic Intern
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Job Description
About Company:
The application is for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office (HCDAO).
Job Description:
This is an academic internship opportunity for law students currently enrolled in an accredited law school and undergraduate students considering law school.
Responsibilities and Details:
• Title: Law Student Academic Intern
• Focus: Working directly with experienced trial attorneys.
• Duties:
• First-Chair Trial Experience (with eligible bar card status)
• Assistance with formal plea procedures
• Trial preparation
• Research and writing
• Second-chair assistance with jury selection and jury trials.
• Observing and assisting with court dockets, hearings, and trials.
• Completing additional assignments, projects, or observations.
• Location: In-person (no remote internships).
• Duration: 10-week internship program
• Compensation: Unpaid.
• Work Hours: Maximum of 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Timeline:
• Orientation: Friday, June 6, 2025 (In person, Location and Time TBD).
• Start Date: Monday, June 9, 2025 (In person).
• End Date: Friday, August 15, 2025 (week 10).
• Divisions: Assignments based on needs, primarily in:
• Misdemeanor and Felony Division
• Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Sex Crimes, and Crimes Against Children Division
• Specialty divisions (assignments will be given once needs are met in other divisions).
• Requirements:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Application
• Unofficial transcript
• Head and shoulders shot photo (For ID badge)
• Background check upon selection.
• If bar card eligible, required to obtain it once assigned to a supervising attorney.
