Overview of Wyandotte County Kansas 
The Unified Government, which was created by the unification of the City of Kansas City Kansas and Wyandotte County in 1997, has a population of 169,245 (2020) and covers 155.7 square miles. Located on the eastern border of the State of Kansas and situated at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, we’re part of the Kansas City metropolitan area of over 2 million people. The bistate region encompasses Kansas City, Missouri, and suburbs on both sides of the state line.  

Job Description: 

The Wyandotte CountyDistrict Attorney’s Office is offering a great opportunity for a licensed Rule 719 student to join the DA’s office as a legal intern. This position will last approximately 12 months or 1040hrs. This is a paid position that will start in the summer and continue through the school year (fall and spring semesters).  

The duties and responsibilities are designed to further prepare the law student for a successful career as an attorney. Under supervision, the selected candidate will receive training in lawyering skills; gain insight into legal systems and institutions; assist with case and trial preparation; gain courtroom experience through handling the traffic docket, preliminary hearings, and misdemeanor criminal trials.  

Qualifications: 

Applicants must be 2L or 3L law students with their 715 intern license or eligible to receive one. General knowledge of Kansas Law and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.