Local Rule L.R. 83-4.2: Requirements

L.R. 83-4.2 Requirements. An eligible student must:

(a) be enrolled and in good standing in a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the State Bar of California;

(b) have completed one-half of the legal studies required for graduation;

(c) have completed a course in evidence. For civil cases, an eligible law student must have also completed a course in civil procedure. For criminal cases, an eligible law student must have completed courses in criminal law and criminal procedure. An eligible law student must also have knowledge of and be familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure as well as the Federal Rules of Evidence, the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California and applicable statutory rules, and rules of this Court;

(d) be certified by the dean of a law school as being adequately trained to fulfill all responsibilities as a legal intern to the Court in compliance with L.R. 83-4.2(a) and (b); and

(e) not accept compensation for his or her legal services directly or indirectly from a client.