The Program Interns may work in a variety of organizations, from Legal Aid to the federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver to private sector law firms. Organizations the department has worked with also include the Children's Legal Aid Clinic, Victim's Assistance Programs, and the planning office for the City of Denver. One student, for example, evaluated the allocation of tasks in a court office and made recommendations to improve efficiency. A wide enough range of internships is available that students can work with in offices with people whose concerns fit theirs. The program provides an opportunity to integrate experience in law offices with one's education about the legal system.
Students work approximately ten to twenty hours a week in the internship.
In addition to consultation with Professor Sterett students read about the kind of law work they are doing, so they can situate their experience in a broader analytical context. For example, if one worked in the criminal justice system in Denver one would read how criminal justice systems work elsewhere in the United States and why providing an opportunity to reflect on their work. An internship will work out best if you plan ahead. Contact Professor Sterett as soon as possible for internships for the winter or spring quarters. After consulting with Professor Sterett, the student will interview with the internship agency and coordinate a schedule with the agency.