Law students 

OPD offers a hands-on experience for current law students to assist in the client-centered and team-based representation of OPD clients. This unparalleled experience allows law clerks to assist in providing comprehensive advocacy.  Law clerks are fully integrated into our trial teams and work closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff to ensure our clients receive the best representation possible. Law clerks typically engage in significant research and writing, witness preparation, investigations, and/or trial preparation.  

 

These are unpaid volunteer positions; however, where applicable, we will support externs seeking credits for their work with OPD as well as sponsor grant or other outside funding applications.

 

Law clerk opportunities exist during the spring semester (January-May), fall semester (September-December), and summer (May-August).  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.   

 

OPD is a large organization that provides an array of opportunities for law students. The following are the districts and divisions that host law clerks. Please, click on the tiles below for more information about each division and district. When you are ready to apply, please return to this page and click on the application link below.