Assistant District Attorney Positions The office of the Suffolk County District Attorney typically hires 12 to 15 assistant district attorneys each year. Most begin their employment in September. Members of the bar, as well as third-year law students, may apply for assistant district attorney positions starting October 31. The application deadline for those who have passed the bar and those taking the bar examination in July is March 1. Candidates who will take the bar examination in July must secure certification under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03. Application for this certificate should be processed through your law school. Please send resume and cover letter to Hiring Coordinator, One Bulfinch Place, Boston, MA 02114. Summer Internship Opportunities for Law Students During the summer, law students selected to participate in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office Internship Program assist prosecutors in the Superior and District courts. This opportunity is unpaid, but students may be able to arrange for funding through their school's work-study program. For information on work-study stipends, inquire at your school. Students who have completed their second year of law school and are qualified under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03 may work in the district courts as student prosecutors. Summer interns practicing under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03 are assigned to one of the nine district courts in Suffolk County. Interns are directly supervised by a senior prosecutor, most often the supervisor of that particular court. Intern responsibilities are determined by the supervising attorney and may include arraigning defendants and making bail arguments, handling pretrial conferences and evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions, and conducting bench trials. Interns may also be responsible for drafting legal research and writing, case preparation, and related duties. Intern responsibilities may vary depending on the needs of that particular court. First year law students would be assigned to superior court trial and appellate units to assist in legal research, writing, and case preparation, as well as all related duties. Students will be encouraged to visit the courthouse and observe criminal trials and motions. Interns attend weekly educational seminars, led by experienced Assistant District Attorneys, in all areas of criminal prosecution. Please note: Certification under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03 is a requirement for interns who have completed two years of law school and are interested in an internship as a student prosecutor. Interns are responsible for securing their own certification under SJC Rule 3:03. Application for certification should be processed through the student's law school. Summer internships are open to first- and second-law students. To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to Hiring Coordinator, One Bulfinch Place, Boston, MA 02121. The application deadline is March 1. Undergraduate Internship Opportunities There are a limited number of unpaid internships open to undergraduates. Participants have numerous opportunities to explore the workings of the criminal justice system. Interns are encouraged to attend trials, visit the police crime lab, and interact with staff attorneys. Tasks assigned to undergraduate interns may include filing, maintaining lists and databases, answering phones, and other clerical support duties. Successful candidates will be motivated and able to work on a variety of projects. Prospective interns should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and display a sincere interest in exploring a career in the law or criminal justice. Must be eager to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment. This unpaid internship is open to undergraduates entering their junior or senior year of college. To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to Hiring Coordinator, One Bulfinch Place, Boston, MA 02114. The application deadline is March 1.