2L and 3L Student Practitioner (SJC Rule 3:03) Summer Internship
About The Position
The 2L and 3L Student Practitioner (SJC Rule 3:03) Summer Internship is designed for law students who are seeking to gain on-their-feet experience practicing in state criminal court. Students will practice in the District Court under SJC Rule 3:03, maintaining their own caseload of approximately 20-30 cases and litigating every stage of a criminal case in the trial court, including arraignments, bail hearings, pre-trial proceedings, motion practice and trials. Students will also raft pleadings for their cases, including certificates of discovery, oppositions to evidentiary motions, motions in Limine, and other trial documents. Students may complete the internship for school credit, if they are able to make an arrangement with their institution.
Requirements
- Enrollment in an ABA-Accredited law school.
- Compliance with SJC Rule 3:03, with specifics depending on the student's class year and clinical work.
- Active SJC Rule 3:03 certification for the student obtained by the student's law school either before or during the internship.
Responsibilities
- Practice in the District Court under SJC Rule 3:03.
- Maintain a caseload of approximately 20-30 cases.
- Litigate every stage of a criminal case in the trial court, including arraignments, bail hearings, pre-trial proceedings, motion practice and trials.
- Draft pleadings for cases, including certificates of discovery, oppositions to evidentiary motions, motions in Limine, and other trial documents.
Benefits
- School credit (if arrangement can be made with institution)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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