Hawaii Federal Public Defender

Contact: Mr. Alexander Silvert
First Assistant Public Defender
Hawaii Federal Public Defender
300 Ala Moana Boulevard
Suite 7104
Honolulu, HI 96850

Phone: 808-541-2521
FAX: 808-541-3545

Description: The Federal Public Defender Office defends indigents charged with Federal crimes both at the trial level and on appeal.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work directly with staff public defenders. Duties include memo writing, appellate brief writing and attendance at court proceedings.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law
Evidence
Legal Writing

Preferred Second year students

Salary: No Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: Open