2L Spring Intern 2027 (District Attorney's Office)

Douglas County, Colorado•Castle Rock, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship position is for current 2L law students who have completed one full year of law school prior to their internship start date. The 2L internship program offers law students a unique opportunity to conduct meaningful work on real criminal cases. Working alongside experienced prosecutors, interns can expect to become involved in all aspects of criminal prosecution from the investigative stage through trial. This will include cases involving murder, sexual assault, aggravated robbery, and other violent crime. Interns will have opportunities to research novel and interesting legal issues, assist in drafting corresponding pleadings, observe courtroom proceedings where those issues are litigated, review new felony filings for potential evidentiary challenges, and preparing exhibits for trial. The program is designed for law students contemplating a career in criminal prosecution, with the goal of preparing them to return as 3L interns working and trying cases under the Student Practice Act, and ultimately as deputy district attorneys.

Requirements

Currently attending law school.
Must have completed their first year of law school prior to the internship start date.
None

Nice To Haves

Contemplating a career in criminal prosecution.

Responsibilities

Conduct meaningful work on real criminal cases.
Become involved in all aspects of criminal prosecution from the investigative stage through trial.
Research novel and interesting legal issues.
Assist in drafting corresponding pleadings.
Observe courtroom proceedings where legal issues are litigated.
Review new felony filings for potential evidentiary challenges.
Prepare exhibits for trial.