An eligible legal intern may, under supervision by a member of the Connecticut bar as provided in Section 3-15, appear in court with the approval of the judicial authority or before an administrative tribunal, subject to its permission, on behalf of any person, if that person has indicated in writing his or her consent to the intern’s appearance and the supervising attorney has also indicated in writing approval of that appearance.
Section 3-14.Legal Interns
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceA qualified legal intern may appear in court or before an administrative tribunal on behalf of someone else, but only under a Connecticut attorney's supervision, with the judicial authority's approval, and with written consent from both the client and the supervising attorney.
Full Text of Section 3-14
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 68.)
Plain-English Summary
This rule opens the courtroom door to eligible legal interns, but only under tight conditions. The intern must act under the supervision of a member of the Connecticut bar as described in Section 3-15. The intern also needs the judicial authority's approval to appear in court, or the administrative tribunal's permission to appear before it. And the intern can only represent someone who has consented in writing to being represented by the intern, with the supervising attorney also signing off in writing on that appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a legal intern appear in court without an attorney present?
No. The intern must act under the supervision of a Connecticut bar member as set out in Section 3-15, and the supervising attorney must approve the appearance in writing.
Does the client have to agree to be represented by an intern?
Yes. The person being represented must indicate in writing that they consent to the intern’s appearance.
Who has to approve a legal intern appearing before an administrative tribunal?
The tribunal itself, subject to its own permission, in addition to the client’s and supervising attorney’s written approval.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 3-14). Prescribed by the Judges of the Superior Court of Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 51-14). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 9, 2026. ·
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