The Denver District Attorney’s Office provides opportunities for Rising 2L, Current 2L, and 3L law students in a variety of capacities. Most legal interns have completed their second year of law school; however, a limited number of opportunities may exist for students who have only completed their first year. Law students may be able to arrange academic credit. 

Specialized units may accept law student interns who have a particular interest and/or background in a specific area of practice.  Specialized units include Child Victims, Cold Case, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, and Organized Crime. 

The County Court Division prosecutes all misdemeanor cases, including third-degree assault, domestic violence, and drug-related cases, and state-level traffic cases such as alcohol/drug-related driving offenses, careless driving, and driving without a license or insurance. The deputy district attorneys in this division are responsible for prosecutions in six County Court courtrooms. 

County Court internships provide exposure to courtroom tasks and require formal certification under the Colorado Student Practice Act §13-93-203, C.R.S. Applicants must have at least 60 credits completed by program start date.  

The District Court Division prosecutes all adult felony cases except those routed to the Office’s specialized crime units. The deputy district attorneys in this division are responsible for prosecutions in ten District Court courtrooms.  

District Court interns assist deputy district attorneys with trial preparation, legal research and writing, observation of court proceedings, and general case work.  

• Victim Advocacy
• Paralegal 
• Investigations
• General Office Support (Day to Day Operations)
• Community Engagement
• Technical Support