LOCAL LAW STUDENT PAID INTERN- Crimes Against Children Division
About The Position
This posting is for local law students only. You must be a law student in the greater Houston area to apply for this opening. The Harris County District Attorney's Office is seeking a motivated law student intern to join our Crimes Against Children Division for the summer, with the possibility of continued employment based on performance and division needs. In this role, you will work closely with experienced paralegals and trial prosecutors who handle cases involving child abuse and child sexual assault. Our division conducted more than 130 trials last year and remains deeply committed to protecting vulnerable children and strengthening community safety. This paid internship offers hands-on exposure to trial preparation and motion practice, opportunities to conduct case analysis, review evidence, and prepare case summaries for trial teams, experience supporting prosecutors in hearings and trial preparation, direct mentorship from professionals dedicated to public service, and a meaningful role in cases involving abused and vulnerable children.
Requirements
- Must be a law student in the greater Houston area
- Genuine interest in public service and victim advocacy
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to work 25 hours per week during the summer
Nice To Haves
- Potential interest in becoming a prosecutor is strongly encouraged
- Availability for potential continued employment after summer
Responsibilities
- Conduct case analysis
- Review evidence
- Prepare case summaries for trial teams
- Support prosecutors in hearings and trial preparation
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Hands-on exposure to trial preparation and motion practice
- Opportunities to conduct case analysis, review evidence, and prepare case summaries for trial teams
- Experience supporting prosecutors in hearings and trial preparation
- Direct mentorship from professionals dedicated to public service
- Meaningful role in cases involving abused and vulnerable children
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
