Montgomery County, PA

 

                                                         

 

                        Summer 2011 Law School Internship Program

 

The Office of the District Attorney encourages law students to apply for our Summer Law Intern Program.  This unpaid internship, specifically designed for law students, runs from the beginning of June through the middle of August each year.  The program exposes law students to all aspects of the criminal justice system.   Interns are assigned to work closely with Assistant District Attorneys, and assist them in all areas of criminal prosecution.

 

Law students who are certified by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania will conduct hearings in open court under the supervision of Assistant District Attorneys.   All students will have the opportunity to conduct legal research and assist in trial preparation in the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County.  Field trips during the summer include visits to state and county correctional facilities.  Students also have the opportunity to participate in police ride-alongs and receive weekly training sessions on multiple disciplines within criminal law.  Our summer program culminates in a mock trial competition, with District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman sitting as Judge.

 

Interested students should download and complete the Summer Intern Program Application.  Applications, including a resume, cover letter, school transcript and writing sample, should be should be sent to Assistant District Attorney John Walko, P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311.