Spring 3L Prosecution Internship: Courtroom Trial Experience

Arapahoe County Government; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe County Government in Centennial, CO, offers a Spring (2027) 3L SPA Internship through the District Attorney's Office. The program provides hands-on courtroom experience under supervision, including arguing motions, jury trials, and plea negotiations for law students who have completed two years of study.

Interns review active criminal cases, assist victims, and may receive job offers after passing the bar.

Qualifications

• Candidates must currently be attending law school and be qualified to practice under the Student Practice Act prior to starting the internship.
• Experience: None
• SPA internship provides hands-on courtroom experience under supervision
• Interns appear in court to argue motions and sentencing matters, negotiate plea dispositions with defense counsel
• Upon completion, offers may be extended prior to taking the bar

Responsibilities

• Handle a docket of traffic and misdemeanor cases under supervision
• Try cases, conduct jury trials, voir dire, and closing arguments
• Respond to defense motions and draft motions for the People

Skills

Court advocacy

Legal analysis

Policy advocacy

Courtroom composure

Case management

Interagency collaboration

Education

Law student

Job description

Arapahoe County Government in Centennial, CO, offers a Spring (2027) 3L SPA Internship through the District Attorney's Office. The program provides hands-on courtroom experience under supervision, including arguing motions, jury trials, and plea negotiations for law students who have completed two years of study.

Interns review active criminal cases, assist victims, and may receive job offers after passing the bar.