INTERNSHIP APPLICATION

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Thank you for your interest in the Office of County Counsel and our Summer Internship Program.

Before you apply, we encourage you to visit our Office's homepage to learn about our Office's practice areas. Please also review the description of work that the interns will be performing in each of the divisions described above ( link ).

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the divisions 10-week

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Law School Attending

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Please select 2 or more divisions that interest you. Please make sure to review the description of work the interns will be performing in each division prior to making your selection here.

Affirmative Litigation & Consumer
Appeals
Board Liaison
Dependency
General Litigation
Government Services
Health Services
Labor & Employment
Litigation Monitoring Division
Peace Officer Records
Probate
Property
Public Works
Sheriffs Services
Social Services
Transportation
Workers Compensation

The Office of County Counsel is offering flexible remote and in-person summer internship positions. Please indicate your preference below:

Remote Internship
Hybrid (both Remote and In-Person Internship)

The interns may participate in the summer internship program remotely from their respective locations. The remote location must be within the United States. Participation in the summer internship program from outside of the United States is not permitted under any circumstances. *

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Second-year and third-year law students who have satisfactorily completed a course in Evidence are eligible to obtain "certification" through the State Bar and make court appearances, take depositions, and participate in active litigation under the close supervision of County Counsel attorneys in applicable divisions. Certification for each intern is subject to approval by the State Bar. Interns are responsible for applying to the State Bar for the Certification and paying for the Certification. Are you eligible/ do you plan on obtaining Certification through the State Bar for the summer 2025?

The Summer Internship Position with the Office of County Counsel is an unpaid position. We encourage all interns to seek financing for the summer. Please check with your law school to determine if you are eligible for grants, scholarships and/or law school credit. *

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How did you learn about our Summer Internship Program?

The Los Angeles County Counsel Summer Internship is a 10-week program, from May 27, 2025 through August 1, 2025 Are you available to volunteer for the summer internship program for the 10-week duration?

If you are not available for any portion of the 10-week period, please let us know the reason and the dates that you are available.

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INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ANTIRACISM (IDEA):

The Office of County Counsel is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism (IDEA) and we believe that these principles are necessary to build a culture of belonging for all employees, volunteers, and summer interns. Our commitment is to deliberately and intentionally advance IDEA and through these efforts better serve the County of Los Angeles.

We are gathering demographic data to evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts in reaching all potential applicants. Please assist us by answering the two questions below

Your responses are voluntary and will be kept confidential. There will be no adverse consequences for your participation. Further, there is a "Prefer not to disclose" option if you prefer not to answer a particular question.

Which gender do you most identify with:

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Male
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Other

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What race/ethnicity best describes how you identify? Please check all that apply:

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Hispanic, Latinx, or Spanish Origin of any race
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Equal Opportunity Organization:

Selection of interns will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status.

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