Legal Internship in State Bar Court

Job Description:

Legal Internship in State Bar Court

Description

Job Description

State Bar Court (in Los Angeles office only)

Hourly rate: $25.99 per hour

FLSA: Non-exempt / Non-union represented

This position allows for up to 4 days of remote work.

Application Deadline: This application will close at 5 pm on February 13, 2026.

About the Office

The State Bar Court of California adjudicates attorney disciplinary and regulatory matters and makes recommendations to the Supreme Court concerning the appropriate discipline in attorney disciplinary matters. As the appellate body of the State Bar Court, the Review Department performs plenary and interlocutory review of cases heard by the court's trial-level Hearing Department, and issues opinions and recommendations for consideration by the Supreme Court.

For more information regarding the State Bar Court, visit www.statebarcourt.ca.gov

About the Role (for the Review Department)

The Review Department Judicial Internship offers an excellent opportunity for a law student to gain hands-on experience in the appellate adjudication and administration of cases within California's attorney disciplinary/regulatory system. This internship will particularly benefit students interested in professional responsibility and legal ethics, appellate law, court procedure, attorney discipline, and public practice.

About the Role (for the Hearing Department)

The Hearing Department Judicial Internship offers an excellent opportunity for a law student to gain hands-on experience in trial adjudication and administration of cases within California's attorney disciplinary/regulatory system. This internship will particularly benefit students interested in professional responsibility and legal ethics, court procedure, attorney discipline, and public practice of the disciplinary/regulatory system. This internship will particularly benefit students interested in professional responsibility and legal ethics, court procedure, attorney discipline, and public practice.

Position Summary

State Bar Court is looking to recruit a current law student for their Review department and one for their hearing department to work in the Los Angeles Office. The Legal intern will be available to work full-time for 10 weeks from approximately May/June through early August 2026.

The Ideal Candidate

• Currently enrolled in, or completion of, a professional responsibility course at the time of the internship.
• Excellent research and writing ability.
• Commitment to the State Bar's values of clarity, excellence, respect, and a growth mindset.
• Candidate must reside in California and be able to report to the Los Angeles office once a week.

Application Requirements

In addition to completing the State Bar application, attach your resume, a letter of interest, and a writing sample.

• The resume must include three references.
• The letter of interest should provide information about why you are interested in the role, and highlight the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you bring to the role. The letter of interest should be limited to one page.
• The writing sample should not exceed 20 pages.

Definition

Under the general supervision of State Bar Court Review Department attorneys, work on assignments to gain experience with rules, statutes, case law, and procedures applied by the State Bar Court's appellate department in the determination of discipline and regulatory cases.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Research various areas of procedural and substantive law.
• Assist review judges in the development of opinions, including legal research involving the California Rules of Professional Conduct, the State Bar Act, and the California Rules of Court.
• Draft proposed orders in various matters.
• Working with the authoring judge, assist in drafting opinions for disciplinary and regulatory matters on review.

What You Will Receive

• Access to professional development and wellness sessions.
• Working directly with leadership within the State Bar.
• Virtual Events with other interns.
• Ability to network, gain experience, and contribute to work that protects all Californians.
• Gain relevant experience through projects and assignments.

About the State Bar

The State Bar of California's mission is to protect the public and includes the primary functions of licensing, regulation, and discipline of attorneys; the advancement of the ethical and competent practice of law; and support of efforts for greater access to, and inclusion in, the legal system.

Our Values

Clarity | Investing in Our People | Excellence | Respect | Growth Mindset

Learn more about our values.

DEI Statement

We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all of our employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.

Learn more about our commitment to DEI.