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Legal Intern - Summer 2027

Houston, TX • On-site

Harris County, TX
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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Full-time, Temporary, Internship

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Posted 8 days ago

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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418th of 857 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: 17051
Department: Public Defender's Office
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 1/15/2027 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
About the Harris County Public Defender's Office:
The Harris County Public Defender's Office is dedicated to providing high-quality, holistic, client-centered legal representation to indigent individuals accused of crimes in Harris County. Our office works to ensure fairness and justice in the criminal legal system through zealous advocacy and compassionate representation.
Position Overview:
The Harris County Public Defender's Office (HCPDO) offers law students and recent law school graduates the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience representing indigent clients in one of the largest and busiest criminal court systems in the country. Legal interns are integrated into interdisciplinary defense teams and work directly with attorneys on active criminal cases. Rather than observing from the sidelines, interns contribute to case preparation, legal research, client advocacy, and trial strategy while learning the day-to-day practice of client-centered public defense.
Through mentorship, courtroom exposure, and a structured summer training program, interns gain practical skills that prepare them for careers in criminal defense and public interest law. The summer program includes weekly substantive legal training, lunch-and-learn presentations, and a multi-week mock trial program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities vary depending on division assignment and the stage of a case but may include:
  • Conduct legal research and draft motions, memoranda, and other legal documents.
  • Assist attorneys with case preparation, investigation, and trial strategy.
  • Observe hearings, trials, and daily court proceedings.
  • Review discovery, police reports, court records, and other case materials.
  • Participate in client interviews in both office and custodial settings.
  • Support factual investigation and case development.
  • Attend office trainings and educational programming.
  • Work collaboratively with attorneys and interdisciplinary team members, including investigators, social workers, mitigation specialists, and client relations coordinators.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Required Supporting Documents:
  • Applicants must submit:
    • Resume
    • Law school transcript (official or unofficial)
    • Writing sample or personal statement (maximum four (4) pages)
    • List of three (3) references, including:
      • Two (2) legal and/or professional references
      • One (1) personal (non-legal) reference

Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Education:
Applicants must:
  • Be currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school or be a recent graduate of an ABA-accredited law school.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrate strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
  • Be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
  • Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in criminal defense, public interest law, or indigent defense.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
  • Preference may be given to applicants who:
    • Are 2L or 3L law students (strong 1L applicants are encouraged to apply).
    • Have prior legal, clinical, externship, or public interest experience.
    • Demonstrate a commitment to client-centered representation and serving individuals impacted by the criminal legal system.

General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
  • Internship
  • Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.

Salary:
  • This internship is unpaid.
    • Many students receive academic credit or funding through their law school, externship program, or public interest fellowship.
    • HCPDO is happy to provide any documentation needed to support funding or academic credit after an applicant has been selected.

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Intern.Applications@pdo.hctx.net.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Not Applicable
01
Are you a recent graduate of an ABA-accredited law school?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Which level of law school are you currently enrolled in?(Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.)
  • 1L
  • 2L
  • 3L
  • N/A

03
Please provide your law school graduation date and GPA/Rank.Type "N/A" in the space provided if this does not apply.
04
Please provide the name of your undergraduate institution, the degree you obtained, and your GPA/rank.Type "N/A" in the space provided if this does not apply.
05
Do you have prior legal, clinical, externship, or public interest experience?
  • Yes
  • No

06
Please indicate any expected compensation, program participation, etc.
  • Intern for Credit (You arrange credit through your school)
  • Intern or Clerk as part of a grant or fellowship
  • Other
  • N/A

07
If you answered "Other" or "Intern or Clerk as part of a grant or fellowship" in the previous question, please specify.Type "N/A" in the space provided if this does not apply.
08
Why are you applying to the Harris County Public Defender's Office?
09
Why do you believe you would be an asset to our clients and our office?
10
What is a criminal justice issue you feel strongly about?
11
What would you like to do after law school?
12
Please select your top three (3) practice area interests from the following divisions:(Practice area preferences are considered during the placement process but do not guarantee placement in a particular division. Placement decisions are based on office needs, available capacity, and educational opportunities.)
  • Appellate
  • Felony Trial
  • Holistic Defense (Civil)
  • Immigration
  • Juvenile
  • Mental Health
  • Misdemeanor Trial
  • Wrongful Convictions

13
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:• Resume• Law school transcript (official or unofficial)• Writing sample or personal statement (maximum four pages)• List of three (3) references, including: Two (2) legal and/or professional references and One (1) personal (non-legal) reference.Did you attach all required documents to your application?
  • Yes

14
Have you read the Internship Program information in its entirety and certify that the information you have given in this application and attachments are your own, and are true, correct, and complete to the best of your knowledge?
  • Yes, I have read the Internship Program information in its entirety. I certify that the information I have given in this application and attachments is my own, and is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge.

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Harris County is the third largest county in the United States with more than 4.7 million residents. There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of the Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government.

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Year founded

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