Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Deputy District Attorneys
Lance highlights internships as a key entry point for both undergraduate and law students, noting that there are "abundant opportunities" available through websites like Indeed and Government Jobs. For law students, especially after their second year, there's even a chance "to appear on the record" after taking evidence, making internships an invaluable experience.
Internships, Entry-Level Positions, Criminal Prosecution, Legal Field, Government Jobs
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Lance Cotton
Deputy District Attorney
Trial Litigation
California State University: Long Beach
Chapman University, School of Law
Criminal Justice
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1. Internships are widely available at prosecutorial agencies statewide for both undergraduate and law students (externships).
2. Law students in their second year can gain opportunities to appear on the record if they have taken evidence.
3. Job boards like indeed.com and governmentjobs.com are good resources for finding internship opportunities with criminal prosecution agencies.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate or graduate student might consider?
There are two internship positions available for undergraduates. Many agencies statewide hire college interns.
When you start law school, these positions are called "externships," but you're essentially an intern. There are opportunities to appear on the record if you've taken evidence and begun your second year of law school.
Abundant internship opportunities exist during the fall, spring, and summer. Our summer interns are starting shortly.
Whatever criminal prosecution agency you're interested in, check websites like Indeed.com and governmentjobs.com. There should be ample opportunities to intern with a prosecutorial agency.
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