(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
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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.
