About the role#
The Unified Family Court offers externships for law students during the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. This is an unpaid position that provides exposure to the daily functions of the family court system. Work is supervised by judges, commissioners, or staff attorneys.
What you'll do#
- Prepare written summaries for motions and pleadings on the daily calendar.
- Complete research projects focused on family law issues.
- Attend Law and Motion hearings for the cases you summarize.
- Observe and participate in various court functions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in law school.
Location & details#
- The position is located at 400 McAllister Street, Room 205, San Francisco, California.
- This is an on-site, intermittent role.
- 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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