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Clearfield County OKs paid summer legal intern at $85 a day after debate
Summary
The Clearfield County commissioners approved a single paid summer legal‑intern position for up to 12 weeks at $85 per day, after discussing stipend levels and funding sources. District Attorney Sayers said the paid position is needed to attract law students and build a recruitment pipeline.
The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners voted March 10 to create a paid summer legal‑intern position for up to 12 weeks and approved compensation of $85 per day.
District Attorney Sayers explained the proposal to the board, describing three proposed stipend tiers — $3,000 for part‑time, $5,000 for full‑time and $6,500 for a Pennsylvania Supreme Court‑certified legal intern who could appear in court under supervision — and said the paid position is intended to attract law‑students from State College and other areas. "We are looking to…
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