Office Volunteers/Interns

Community volunteers in the Boulder District Attorney’s Office contribute in a number of areas.

The Office also offers a limited number of law clerk positions each semester for law school students, and internships for undergraduate students. Please click on the specific area you are interested in on the menu to the left.

Victim advocates work one-on-one with crime victims, providing support, information and guidance through the entire court process, including keeping victims informed of the status of their case, contacting witnesses for court appearances and helping maintain case records and files. Join a dynamic and diverse group of people assisting victims of crime.

The Community Protection Division attempts to resolve complaints which cover a wide variety of issues encountered by Boulder County consumers. Volunteers and staff attempt to negotiate a fair settlement between consumers and businesses to keep issues out of court, in matters including auto repair, retail sales, contractors, home repair and more. Consumer complaints may originate in-person, or by phone, email or mail.

Volunteers and staff also provide information and resources to all community members on issues of consumer protection such as unwanted phone calls and solicitations, identity theft, undertaking home repairs, banking and credit issues, and debt collection matters.

Volunteers work with County Court Deputy DAs as arraignment assistants.

During the arraignment process they assist with legal advisements and agreements between the DA’s office and those charged with misdemeanor criminal offenses.

Law Clerks assist county court DAs with plea bargaining at arraignments and drafting appeal briefs. Law Clerks will also assist both county and district court DAs with legal research, drafting motions, and trial preparation. Law Clerks will have the opportunity to observe trials and participate in training opportunities when available. Law students authorized to appear under the Student Practice Act will have the opportunity to appear in court to argue bond, dispose cases, and prepare and conduct motions hearings and jury trials.

Law Clerk positions are offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

If interested, please fill out the Law Clerk Application.

For questions please directly contact Kelsey Waldorf, kwaldorf@bouldercounty.gov, or Christine Rinke, crinke@bouldercounty.gov.

Pre-Law Undergraduate Interns assist the many units within the Boulder District Attorney’s Office. Interns are provided the opportunity to work alongside various units and divisions of the office on a wide range of case management tasks and office needs.

Throughout the internship, students may attend office events, court hearings, jury trials, and a variety of events involving both law enforcement agencies and judicial court staff. This internship is conducted in person only.

This is a volunteer-based internship designed to provide undergraduate students and recent graduates with entry level legal experience and exposure to the criminal justice system.

Application Information

Fall Internships applications have closed.

The application period for the Spring 2027 internship semester will open from November 4, 2026, through November 15, 2026. Selected Candidates must be available for interviews during the week of December 1st, 2026. With an expected start date of January 2027

To apply, please submit:

• Internship Application
• Cover Letter

Applications should be emailed to: boulderda@bouldercounty.gov

Interviews are typically conducted one to two weeks following the close of the application period.

Thank you for your interest in interning with the Boulder District Attorney’s Office. For additional questions regarding the internship or application timeline, please contact Intern Coordinator Claudia Villa at cvilla@bouldercounty.gov.

Are you interested in being part of criminal justice reform? Want to help build a stronger and safer community while also learning valuable skills? The Boulder District Attorney’s Office offers volunteer opportunities in Restorative Justice Facilitation and Restorative Justice Community Member Representation.

For more information, please visit our volunteer website or contact the RJ Program Coordinator, Denise Lord, via email: dlord@bouldercounty.gov.