I really enjoyed my summer. I would describe the experience as a wonderful mix of learning opportunities, an opportunity to meet some passionate and inspiring lawyers who do incredible client-centered work, and an occasionally humbling look into the federal criminal system. I thought the Summer Law... Read More

In spite of the extreme circumstances that made us unable to meet for a traditional, in-office summer experience, I feel that the Federal Public Defender’s Office managed to provide a comprehensive internship for us law clerks. From individual mentorships to larger group meetings and trainings, I... Read More

I am so grateful for my experience this summer with the Federal Public Defender’s Office. I reached goals I did not think I could, I put myself outside of my comfort zone in oral advocacy and met seemingly intimidating writing deadlines. I learned so much from office trainings, fellow law clerks,... Read More

I really enjoyed my work with the FPD this summer. I would characterize it as “everyone did the very best they could in light of a pandemic,” which I think is more than I could have asked for. The greatest strength of the program for me this summer was just how everyone did their very best to... Read More

I thoroughly enjoyed the work and appreciated the ability to reach out to my mentor on a daily basis with questions about defense work, legal research and writing, and how to do meaningful work you enjoy as an attorney more generally. I am very appreciative of the opportunity to spend my summer at... Read More

I enjoyed my experience here. I learned a lot about substantive material and it was interesting how the things I learned in class played out in real life. I wasn’t prepared for the emotional heaviness of seeing people in cuffs and being so scared, but I think my experience was made better by the... Read More

The office is very welcoming and the program provided many opportunities for growth, being challenged, learning, and having fun while doing it. The program made me feel welcome and needed as a law clerk. The attorneys I worked for provided me with substantive assignments and had high expectations,... Read More