SUMMER INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP with the NASHVILLE DA
The District Attorney’s Office is offering well-rounded candidates, who take initiative, work-well with others and have a sincere interest in the ever-evolving criminal justice system, an opportunity to work as interns.
Summer interns with the Office of the District Attorney General – 20th Judicial District receive hands-on court experience prosecuting criminal cases. Students who have completed at least half of their legal coursework and are in good standing are eligible to apply for a limited license for practice. This allows students to participate in trials, hearings and other in court proceedings at the General Sessions and/or Criminal Court levels under the supervision of an Assistant District Attorney. You will interact with attorneys in the Office and members of the defense bar while negotiating cases. Interns regularly receive feedback from attorneys as they complete assignments. Our goal is to prepare you to practice!
Interns are assigned to a team in one of the six criminal courts, general sessions, juvenile or special teams (Vehicular Crimes, Domestic Violence, Child Sex Abuse, Special Operations, Human Trafficking, Conviction Review Unit, Financial Crimes or Elder Abuse). Past summers included field trips to Riverbend Max Security Institution, Medical Examiner’s Office, and the MNPD Crime Lab and Property Room. Students also attend office-wide mixers and are encouraged to participate in various office activities.
Interns will receive Pro Bono Credit at Memphis Law, or can receive Academic Credit if you take this position through the Externship Program with Professor Danny Schaffzin.
If you are interested, please send a cover letter/letter of interest detailing the personal attributes that make you a well-rounded and qualified applicant, résumé, transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and a writing sample (less than 5 pages). The cover letter should also articulate why you chose to apply to this District Attorney’s Office other than the location and why you are interested in prosecution. Please send all requested materials via Symplicity Post 6557. While the application deadline is February 1, 2023, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
