Internship Opportunities

Objective

An internship is a learning experience for aspiring lawyers to experience what the job offers and demands. This programme will introduce interns to the role of the Public Defender’s Office (PDO), and allow interns to experience the work of a Public Defender and how a Public Defender can make a difference. Interns can expect to work alongside the Public Defenders and attend court proceedings, client meetings, conduct research and prepare documents.

Besides having a chance to observe ongoing criminal proceedings, interns will also be exposed to the internal deliberations in 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

The inaugural intake for this internship programme will be for 3 weeks in July 2023. We shall consider applications from Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents reading law at local universities. Applicants must have completed the first year of their course.

Internship places are limited and we are looking forward to welcoming dynamic and committed individuals. Successful applicants will be granted this internship opportunity and receive a stipulated allowance. If you would like to apply for an internship, please fill in this form: here. Applications close on: 31 May 2023.