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Student Intern/Volunteer (District Attorneys Office)
Salary
$0.00 Hourly
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Type
Not Applicable
Job Number
0926KS-300726-01
Department
District Attorney
Division
District Attorney
Opening Date
09/12/2026
About the Position
"Our Mission is to bring justice and safety to our community by aggressively and fairly prosecuting crime and protecting the rights of crime victims."
If you are interested in supporting this vision of the District Attorneys Office and gaining valuable experience in the criminal justice field, the District Attorneys Office is seeking student interns and volunteers to apply.
There are three opportunities to choose from. Please see application information and deadlines below. All applications will be reviewed after the related application deadline.
Victim/Witness Division - This is a one-year, 12-hour per week internship commitment.
The San Luis Obispo County Victim Witness Assistance Center works to reduce the trauma, frustration and inconvenience experienced by victims, witnesses, and family members affected by crime. We do this by providing a wide variety of services to victims of crime and their families, in addition to supporting victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice process. As part of our mission, we inform victims of their constitutional and statutory rights under California law, and how to exercise those rights.
Application Deadline for Victim/Witness Division:
Applications can be submitted year-round.
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Law Students Law students who have completed at least one year of law school are eligible to apply for a volunteer law clerk position. This position provides the opportunity to work closely with prosecutors, assisting with research, writing motions, assisting with case preparation, special projects, and observing court. A volunteer law clerk who is certified by the State Bar may handle cases in court under attorney supervision. Clerkships are normally over the summer prior to the 2L or 3L year, or during one semester of law school. A volunteer law clerk must pass a background check. Applicants should include a resume and cover letter.
Application Deadlines for Law Students:
Summer Clerkship: February 1st
Fall Semester Clerkship: May 1st
Spring Semester Clerkship: September 1st
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Non-law student Intern/Volunteer
Non-law students are able to apply for summer and extended volunteer internship programs. The primary duty of a non-law student intern/volunteer focuses on supporting attorneys and the administrative team with a variety of task or special projects.
In addition to potential school credit non-law student intern/volunteers will gain first-hand exposure to the inner workings and processes of the DA's Office, courts, and the broader legal system. By working directly with attorneys and experienced professionals, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how justice is pursued and cases are managed.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please submit your applications within these timeframes. In order to be considered cover letters and resumes must be attached.
Application Deadlines for Non-law student Intern/Volunteers
Summer: Applications due by April 10th
Fall: Applications due by July 10th
Spring: Applications due by December 10th
Click here to learn more about the District Attorneys Office.
Please Note: These are temporary, non-benefitted positions.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Veterans Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veterans preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
This is for people not paid through payroll and who are volunteers, contractors, or other agency staff, not employed by the County.
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Employer County of San Luis Obispo
Address 1055 Monterey Street
Suite D-250
San Luis Obispo, California, 93408
Phone 805-781-5959
Website http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/