About the role#
This 10-week externship program provides law students with exposure to public service law practice. Externs work within the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office across the Economic Crimes and Wage Theft, Gender-Based Violence and Prevention, or Mainstream Criminal divisions. The program is designed to help students evaluate criminal law as a future career path. Please note that this is an unpaid position.
What you'll do#
- Conduct legal research and writing.
- Provide support and preparation for trials.
- Participate in weekly presentations led by extern supervisors.
- Attend trainings and tours of partner facilities.
- Engage in court observation.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a 1L law student between your first and second years during summer 2027.
- A genuine interest in criminal law and procedure.
- Basic legal and writing skills.
- Willingness to work under frequent deadlines.
- Ability to maintain a high standard of professionalism in courtroom and office settings.
- Successful completion of a criminal history check and fingerprinting.
Location & details#
- Locations: Seattle (King County Courthouse) and Kent (Maleng Regional Justice Center).
- Modality: Hybrid, with primary work performed in-person and some potential for telecommuting.
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About King County, WA
King County operates as a government agency based in Seattle, Washington. It provides services to more than 2 million residents. The organization employs over 8,000 people. It functions as a large employer within the state.
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