Students placed as externs with the Harris County District Attorney’s office are assigned to work directly with experienced trial attorneys and assist such prosecutors with a wide range of duties. Some of these duties typically include: (1) victim and witness interviews and documentation of these in the prosecution file; (2) assistance with formal plea procedures; (3) trial preparation; (4) research and writing; and (4) assistance with jury selection and jury trials. Students also routinely accompany prosecutors to court to observe and help with court dockets, hearings, and trials. Students can expect to gain familiarity with Texas court procedure, criminal law and criminal procedure. This office typically draws students from Texas and surrounding law schools, but have also in the past accepted Ole Miss Law students. Interested students need to plan ahead and also submit the Houston District Attorney’s student application (see link below) as well as undergo a background investigation.
Academics
District Attorney – Houston
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