Minimum Qualifications
Education: Currently enrolled as a 2L or 3L student in an ABA-accredited law school.
Rule 14-807 Eligibility: Must meet all requirements for the Utah Supreme Court s Law Student Practice Rule.
Note: This requires completion of at least four (4) semesters and current or prior enrollment in Evidence and Criminal Procedure.
Availability: Must be able to commit to the specific 4-month term (Jan-Apr, May-Aug, or Sept-Dec) for a minimum of 20 hours per week, and a maximum of 28 hours per week.
Legal Research: Proficiency in Westlaw or Lexis+ for statutory and case law research.
Litigation & Evidence
Foundational Knowledge: Solid understanding of the Utah Rules of Evidence and Rules of Criminal Procedure, specifically regarding Class B and C misdemeanors.
Digital Literacy: Ability to review and synthesize high volumes of digital evidence, including Body-Worn Camera (BWC) footage and digital discovery platforms (e.g., Evidence.com).
Drafting: Ability to draft clear, concise legal memoranda and basic criminal motions (e.g., Motions in Limine or Oppositions to Suppress).
Negotiation & Mediation: Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to remain firm yet professional when communicating with pro se defendants or defense counsel.
Preferred Qualifications
Career Interest: Expressed interest in public service, criminal prosecution, or local government law.
Prior Experience: Previous internship or clerkship with a prosecutor s office, public defender s office, or judicial chambers.
Trial Advocacy: Participation in Law School Moot Court or Mock Trial teams.
Professional & Ethical Requirements
Ethical Standards: Must demonstrate an impeccable understanding of the Utah Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly Rule 3.8 (Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor).
Background Check: Must pass a background check sufficient to be cleared for access to UCJIS/BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation) sensitive data.
Professionalism: Ability to maintain a courtroom-ready appearance and demeanor at all times when representing the City.
