NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Public Defender Summer Legal INTERN
Norristown, PA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerMontgomery County's Public Defender’s Office is offering a Summer 2026 Legal Internship Program for law students interested in public service and criminal defense. Interns will work closely with experienced attorneys, gaining hands-on experience in the criminal justice system and contributing to the representation of individuals facing criminal charges.
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Responsibilities
Interns will participate in an in-depth training program to learn about the criminal justice process, how to interview clients, and how to handle preliminary hearings and motions hearings
Interns will be involved in real casework, from client interviews to legal research, motion drafting, court observations, in-court litigation offering a front-row seat to the workings of the criminal justice process
Interns who are eligible to serve as certified legal interns will conduct preliminary hearings, preliminary arraignments, motions hearings, and handle guilty pleas under the tutelage of experienced lawyers
Work directly with experienced public defenders, receiving feedback and guidance designed to sharpen your legal skills and broaden your professional development
From felony trials to juvenile advocacy, you’ll observe and assist in meaningful legal work that impacts our community
Our interns will visit and tour correctional facilities, juvenile placements, and the state hospital to learn more about the innerworkings of these facilities and their intersection with the work of the Public Defender
Qualification
Required
Must have completed at least two semesters of law school from an ABA accredited law school
Interns are expected to devote 40 hours per week over a 10-week period, starting June 1, 2026
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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