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Public Defender's Office

Internship Opportunities

Gain hands-on legal experience at the Public Defender's Office. Apply if you are a law student who is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Last updated 22 July 2026

Objective

Public Defenders make a difference. This 3-week programme will introduce interns to the Public Defender’s Office (PDO) and allow interns to experience the work of a Public Defender. Interns can expect to work alongside the Public Defenders and attend court proceedings, client meetings, conduct research and prepare documents.

Aside from ongoing criminal proceedings, interns will be exposed to the deliberations within the PDO, such as merits assessments and case strategy discussions. To enrich their internship programme and ensure a fruitful experience, interns will be assigned to designated Public Defenders as supervising mentors.

Eligibility

We will consider applications from Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents reading law either at local or scheduled overseas universities 1.

1 Overseas universities refer to institutions of higher learning outside Singapore and which are specified under the Schedules of the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules (opens in new tab).

Applicants are to take note of the following before applying:

  • You must have completed the first year of your course;

  • Be available throughout the stipulated internship period; and

  • Include your cover letter, CV and academic transcripts in the application.