Legal Externship – Office of General Counsel
| Company | The State Bar of California |
|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- Current 2L or 3L student in good academic standing
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Professional Responsibility/Legal Ethics and Legal Research and Writing courses
Responsibilities
- Review attorney discipline complaints that were closed without the imposition of discipline
- Identify potential ethical violations
- Assess whether the complaints were appropriately closed
- Draft recommendations for appropriate next steps in the disciplinary process
- Research legal and ethical issues arising from complaint allegations
- Draft correspondence or memoranda for recommended dispositions
- Participate in educational opportunities about later stages of the discipline system
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred availability to come into the State Bar office at least one day per week