1L / 2L/ 3L -2026 Summer Academic Law Student Internship
Responsibilities
- First-Chair Trial Experience (with eligible bar card status)
- Assistance with formal plea procedures
- Trial preparation
- Research and writing
- Second-chair assistance with jury selection and jury trials
- Accompany prosecutors to court to observe and help with court dockets, hearings, and trials
- Completion of additional assignments, specific projects, or observations as prescribed by your school or professors
Requirements
This application is solely for law students who are currently enrolled and attending an accredited law school. Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and application.
Qualifications
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
The HCDAO Summer 2026 Law Student Academic internship begins in person on: MONDAY, JUNE 05, 2026 and ends on week 8: FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026. Interns will work a maximum of 40 hours per week during the summer internship term. Fall interns will work completely in-person during our 8 week internship program. HCDAO does not offer remote internships.
Orientation
Interns will attend an in-person orientation prior to their start date which is scheduled for: FRIDAY, June 05, 2026. Info on location and time TBD.
Assignments
Divisions are assigned on an "as needed" basis. Most interns will be assigned to either the Professional Development Bureau or the Felony Trial Bureau. Another large group of interns will also be assigned to the Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Sex Crimes, and Crimes Against Children Division. Once those divisions' needs are met regarding interns, we will begin assigning interns to other specialty divisions.
Background Check
If you are chosen for an HCDAO Internship position, your file will be sent to our investigators for a full background check. Once it is complete, your file will go to the HCDAO HR Director for final review and approval.