Fall (2026) 2L Legal Intern - Appeals

Arapahoe County • Greenwood Village, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The 2L internship program receives law student applicants who will have completed one full year of law school prior to their internship start date. If you are a law student in good standing who will have completed two full years of law school prior to the internship start date, please consider our 3L internship program. Our 2L internship program offers law students a unique opportunity to conduct meaningful work on real criminal cases. Our 2L interns work closely with the attorneys in our Appeals Unit, conducting legal research and refining their legal writing skills by drafting corresponding briefs that are submitted to the District Court, Colorado Court of Appeals, and Colorado Supreme Court. Our interns do not need to wait until graduation to begin making a positive impact in their community. Our 2L internship program is designed for law students contemplating a career in criminal prosecution. We train and mentor our 2L interns with the goal of preparing them to return as 3L interns working and trying cases under the Student Practice Act. Our 3L interns are trained and mentored with the goal of returning to our office as deputy district attorneys.

Requirements

• Currently attending law school and must have completed their first year.
• A commitment to public service, and a desire to protect the rights and interests of crime victims.
• Ability to clearly and persuasively analyze legal and factual scenarios.
• Ability to conduct legal research and organize and summarize complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, court staff, law enforcement and related agencies' personnel, press/media reporters, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with same.
• Accountability
• Inclusivity
• Accessibility
• Integrity

Nice To Haves

• Law student in good standing who will have completed two full years of law school prior to the internship start date (for 3L internship program consideration).

Responsibilities

• Appellate interns conduct research regarding an array of complex issues pertaining to criminal law.
• With the guidance of our experienced appellate attorneys, interns review trial court records, conduct legal research, and draft corresponding legal briefs.
• Issues arising out of county court (traffic and misdemeanor cases) are briefed in the District Court.
• Issues arising out of the District Court are briefed in the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court.
• Appellate interns may also be called upon to assist with the creation of template motions or legal memoranda that are distributed to assist our various prosecution units.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed