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LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIP (1st & 2nd Year law students) Unpaid

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LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIP (1st & 2nd Year law students) Unpaid

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Adams County District Attorney - 1000 Judicial Center Drive. Brighton, CO

Job Type

Internship-Unpaid

Job Number

2026-07305

Department

District Attorney

Division

District Attorney's Office

Opening Date

12/26/2025

Our Mission

The mission of the District Attorneys Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

The mission of the District Attorney’s Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime.

The District Attorney’s Office is committed to nurturing emerging talent and providing meaningful opportunities for students and recent graduates to make a real impact in their community. Our externship program offers practical, hands-on experience in the ?eld of criminal prosecution, allowing participants to develop their skills, deepen their knowledge, and engage in work that supports victims, public safety and justice.

The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for 1st and 2nd year law students who are seeking credit for experience working in the field of criminal justice. Law Student Interns may assist in a variety of areas gaining valuable knowledge along the way. Interns can expect to assist with legal research, writing, and case preparation in a real-world environment.

This opportunity aims to provide practical skills, networking opportunities, and career clarity.

Examples of Duties for Success

A Law Student Intern may perform/assist with the following:

+ Conduct legal research and analysis on criminal law issues, statutes, case law, and procedural rules.

+ Assist with legal writing, including drafting memoranda, motions, briefs, and summaries for attorney review.

+ Support case preparation by organizing files, reviewing discovery, summarizing evidence, and assisting with trial preparation as appropriate.

+ Observe court proceedings, including hearings, motions practice, and trials, to gain practical insight into courtroom advocacy and procedure.

+ Engage with members of the prosecution team, including attorneys, investigators, victim advocates, paralegals, and support staff, to understand the collaborative nature of case management.

+ Complete additional projects and assignments as directed to support office priorities.

Qualifications for Success

Successful interns are proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

Must be enrolled in the 1st or 2nd Year of an accredited law school.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Employees within this job classification do not qualify for benefits.

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Are you currently in your 1st or 2nd year of law school?

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Are you seeking credit for this internship?

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Please provide details of the time frame you are looking to intern and what your schedule availability would be during that time.

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Are you willing to go through a criminal background check?

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+ No

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Is there any information we should be aware of before running a background check? If so, please summarize below.

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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