legal interns

Aspiring attorney trainees

Legal interns are law students or recent graduates working temporarily at law firms, courts, or legal departments to gain practical experience.

They research case law, draft documents, and assist attorneys, typically for academic credit or modest pay.

The position bridges classroom learning and professional practice: She spent her summer as a legal intern at the district attorney's office.

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