About the role#
The Criminal Division at the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, offers externships for law students during the fall, spring, and summer terms. This is an unpaid, on-site position based at the Hall of Justice. You will work under the guidance of staff attorneys and legal research attorneys.
What you'll do#
- Perform legal research assignments.
- Draft memoranda on criminal law issues.
- Observe court hearings at the Hall of Justice.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current law student.
- A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week is required during the school year.
- A minimum commitment of 30 hours per week is required during the summer.
Location & details#
- Location: 850 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA.
- This position is unpaid.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco is a government agency that manages the resolution of legal disputes. It provides access to the justice system for people in the San Francisco area. The court operates from several locations across the city. It employs 497 people to support its administrative and judicial functions.
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