About the role#
Academic Law Student Interns work directly with trial attorneys at the Harris County District Attorney's Office. You will support the office with legal tasks and observe the daily operations of the criminal justice system. This is an unpaid, full-time, on-site internship. Interns may work up to 40 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, research, and legal writing.
- Help with formal plea procedures.
- Provide second-chair assistance during jury selection and jury trials.
- Handle first-chair trial duties if you have eligible bar card status.
- Accompany prosecutors to court to observe and help with dockets, hearings, and trials.
- Complete projects or observations required by your law school or professors.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at an accredited law school.
- Ability to pass a background check conducted by investigators.
- Willingness to obtain a bar card if you are eligible and assigned to a supervising attorney.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Work modality: On-site only.
- Program dates: June 7, 2026, to July 30, 2026.
- Mandatory orientation: June 4, 2026.
- Divisions: Assignments include the Professional Development Bureau, Felony Trial Bureau, and divisions handling domestic violence, human trafficking, sex crimes, and crimes against children.
About Harris County District Attorney's Office
The Harris County District Attorney's Office operates as a government agency based in Houston, Texas. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff members. Its workforce includes prosecutors, investigators, and support personnel. The office focuses on community safety through evidence-based prosecution.
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