Volunteer/Internship - Law Student Externship

Superior Court of Orange County • Orange County Superior Court, CA

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About The Position

The Judicial Externship for law students is an opportunity for highly motivated and self-reliant individuals who prefer a low-profile, behind-the-scenes role in the legal research process. Externs will engage in analytical reasoning and communicate through the written word. Duties may include drafting objective memorandums on civil, criminal, family law, and juvenile matters; performing legal research on various legal issues; reviewing and preparing tentative rulings for Law & Motion Calendars; and performing other duties as assigned. Externs are prohibited from working for lawyers, law firms, district attorney's office, public defender's office, or county counsel unless authorized, and must avoid outside employment that conflicts with their externship duties.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in law school.
• Submit a completed online application including education field and contact information.
• Complete supplemental questions.
• Attach a cover letter.
• Attach a resume.
• Attach current school transcripts in PDF format (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
• Attach a writing sample that must be written and edited solely by the applicant, and must be a minimum of five pages in length.

Responsibilities

• Draft objective memorandums on civil, criminal, family law, and juvenile matters.
• Perform legal research on a variety of civil, criminal, family law, and juvenile matters.
• Review and prepare tentative rulings for Law & Motion Calendars.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in the legal field.
• Opportunity to engage in analytical reasoning and legal writing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed