Appellate Intern: Criminal Prosecution Research & Briefs

Arapahoe County Government; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Arapahoe County Government invites law students to join its Appellate Internship Program in Centennial. Interns conduct legal research, draft briefs, and work on real criminal cases under the supervision of the Appeals Unit.

The program trains for a future career in criminal prosecution, mentoring interns to return as 3L students and potentially become deputy district attorneys after graduation. This is a temporary internship designed for early law school students.

Qualifications

• Must currently attend law school and have completed first year.
• No prior internship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on criminal law issues with supervision.
• Review trial court records and draft briefs.
• Brief issues arising in county and district courts for appellate review.
• Assist with template motions and legal memoranda.

Skills

Public service

Analytical reasoning

Legal research

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law student

Job description

Arapahoe County Government invites law students to join its Appellate Internship Program in Centennial. Interns conduct legal research, draft briefs, and work on real criminal cases under the supervision of the Appeals Unit.

The program trains for a future career in criminal prosecution, mentoring interns to return as 3L students and potentially become deputy district attorneys after graduation. This is a temporary internship designed for early law school students.