San Diego County District Attorney

The District Attorney's Office offers volunteer internship positions to eligible second and third year law students. These internship positions can provide invaluable experience to individuals interested in a career in the field of criminal law. Interns work closely with prosecutors in all phases of prosecution while earning school credit, if available (please contact your law school's Criminal Clinic Program or Externship Program for school credit information). Interns are expected to answer defense motions, conduct legal research, and appear in court with a supervising attorney. Note: Once you are accepted, you are required to obtain Certification with the State Bar.

Interns will have the opportunity to work in a variety of divisions within the department. In addition to the Hall of Justice downtown, branch offices are located in the South Bay, East County, North County and Kearny Mesa areas.

Minimum Requirements

• 2L or 3L status
• Completion of Evidence
• Completion of Civil Procedure
• Completion of Criminal Law
• Completion of Criminal Procedure (preferred, but not required)
• Must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week
• Must be in the top 50% of class ranking or have a GPA of 3.0
• Background and medical clearance

Submission of Application

To apply for an internship position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and official copy of current law school transcripts.

Application Deadlines

Students attending the following local law schools, University of San Diego, California Western, and Thomas Jefferson, please apply through the Career Services or Criminal Clinic Program.

Application deadlines are:

• Paperwork submission: September 3, 2010
• Interviews: September 20-24, 2010
• Start date for Spring: January 14, 2010
• End date for Spring: May 13, 2011
• Start date for Summer: May 13, 2011
• End date for Summer: August 12, 2011