OPDC Fall 2026-2027 Externship Program
Overview
Oregon Public Defense Commission seeks motivated law students to serve as Student Law Clerks providing hands on experience supporting trial division. This unpaid externship offers practical litigation skills and exposure to indigent criminal defense.
What You'll Do9
- 1Build legal research capabilities using Python and Spark
- 2Design documents with React frameworks
- 3Lead small teams in case preparation
- 4Ship drafts through AWS cloud infrastructure
- 5Debug complex code using Airflow orchestration
- 6Drive process improvements in legal workflows
- 7Analyze case data with SQL queries
- 8Collaborate across departments using Kubernetes
- 9Maintain secure documentation systems
Requirements6
- 1Currently enrolled in ABA accredited law school
- 2Completed first year of law school
- 3Valid driver’s license
- 4Strong legal research and writing skills
- 5Legally authorized to work in United States
- 6Applicable to preferred locations Portland Salem Medford
Salary Insight
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