Legal Internships are offered throughout the year at the beginning of the Summer, Fall and Spring semesters. Summer internships could be authorized for up to thirty hours a week through the Work-Study Program depending on the availability and eligibility of federal funds.
Legal interns are generally assigned to a felony, major crimes or juvenile supervising attorneys. Interns are eligible to receive academic credit if an agreement is made between Fresno County Public Defender and SJCL. The law school internship program is designed to give law students an overview of our criminal justice system while gaining real world experience in criminal defense work. Law students can expect to participate in research and writing. Certified law students are authorized to appear on the record in court.
Law students can expect to complete the following tasks:
- Organize case files for lawyers in preparation for trial
- Observe preliminary hearings, trials, and other court proceedings
- Perform legal research and writing projects
- Help attorneys prepare for trial by organizing files and gathering information
- Review police reports and other legal documents
- State Bar Certified Students may:
- Argue motions and make supervised appearances in court
Hourly Pay Rate $20.00, through the school’s work-study program, required to work onsite, downtown Fresno, Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
To confirm Work-Study eligibility and to apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Hr@sjcl.edu