Closing Date: 28th February, 2027
Description:
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 dedicated to cultivating emerging talent and offering meaningful opportunities for students and recent graduates to make a significant impact in their community. Our internship program provides practical, firsthand experience in criminal prosecution, enabling participants to develop their skills, enhance their knowledge, and engage in work that supports victims, public safety, and justice.
The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office is accepting applications for rising 2nd year law students seeking credit for experience in the field of criminal justice. Interns can expect to assist with legal research, writing, and case preparation, while gaining exposure to various types of prosecution in a real-world setting. This opportunity aims to provide practical skills, networking opportunities, and career clarity.
We revamped our Internship Program in 2026!
Our program now includes local excursions to visit and experience locations connected to the Criminal Justice System and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office. Interns also participate in weekly conversations with key industry professionals, including attorneys, investigators, and victim services staff, as well as hands-on projects. Throughout the internship, our Intern Committee provides guidance to ensure a structured and uniquely engaging experience.
The Intern program will run June 1, 2027 - August 6, 2027, and require at least 3 days onsite - Wednesdays are mandatory
Please note that this opportunity is unpaid.
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.
- Applicants for this posting should have completed one year of law school from an accredited institution.
- Successful interns are proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn while upholding professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
- Office attire is business casual, or business professional when attending court proceedings.
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.