Internship Opportunities

Eirene Law provides services to clients in several areas of law. Interns will get hands-on experience during the internship period (10-12 weeks) and should expect to:

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(1) Observe civil and criminal court proceedings in the presence of the supervision attorney (and with the permission of the presiding judge in some cases).

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(2) Interact with court clerks, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, social workers, and Guardian Ad Litems (GALs).

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(3) Visit adult and juvenile clients in custody.

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(4) Review civil and criminal statutes and conduct legal research.

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(5) Argue civil and criminal motions in the presence of the supervising attorney (after receiving consent from the client and permission from the court in which the intern will appear).

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Requirements:
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(1) Must obtain or have already obtained Third Year Practice Certificate from the Virginia State Bar. If your law school is located in a state other than Virginia, check with your law school regarding procedures to be certified as a third year practice student in Virginia (you may also qualify if you recently graduated law school and preparing to take the bar exam or awaiting exam results) ; AND
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(2) Must have reliable transportation. Interns should expect to appear in court frequently. The majority of court appearances will take place in northern Virginia (20-30 minutes outside of Washington, DC).
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Application Process:
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Internships are available in the summer, fall, and spring (aligned with the law school academic calendar).
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The deadline for Summer applications is March 1
The deadline for Fall applications is June 1
The deadline for Spring applications is November 15
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This is an unpaid internship. All interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and a copy of their Third Year Practice Certificate issued by the Virginia State Bar to internshipopportunities@eirenelaw.com
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Applications missing a resume, cover letter, or a Third Year Practice Certificate, or received after the deadline, will not be considered.