# 2L and 3L Student Practitioner (SJC Rule 3:03) Summer Internship

**Company:** [Middlesex County DA's Office](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/vEyzsxqVWfiq3TwBM5cs63.md)
**Location:** Woburn, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Other
**Department:** Internships

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## Description

The 2L and 3L Student Practitioner (SJC Rule 3:03) Summer Internship is designed for law students who are seeking to gain on-their-feet experience practicing in state criminal court. Students will practice in the District Court under SJC Rule 3:03, maintaining their own caseload of approximately 20-30 cases and litigating every stage of a criminal case in the trial court, including arraignments, bail hearings, pre-trial proceedings, motion practice and trials. Students will also raft pleadings for their cases, including certificates of discovery, oppositions to evidentiary motions, motions in Limine, and other trial documents.

Students may complete the internship for school credit, if they are able to make an arrangement with their institution.

By submitting your application, you are acknowledging the below:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. M.G.L. c. 149, § 19B.

I certify that the facts set forth in this employment application and attached resume are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and authorize the Middlesex District Attorney's Office to verify the accuracy of the education and employment information herein. I understand that falsified statements shall be considered grounds for discharge.

I understand that the Middlesex District Attorney's Office requires a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check on all prospective employees as a condition of their employment, and that individuals other than those provided by a candidate may be contacted in the course of completing a full background and qualifications check.

Please note that this is an unpaid position.

## Requirements

Enrollment in an ABA-Accredited law school.

Compliance with SJC Rule 3:03, with specifics depending on the student's class year and clinical work.

Active SJC Rule 3:03 certification for the student obtained by the student's law school either before or during the internship.