If you know any high school students interested in criminal justice, please spread the word.
Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) are partnering for a summer internship program for high school students who live or attend school in Brooklyn.
Students with an interest in criminal justice or public service are invited to apply for the five-week program.
“We are excited to host this hands-on and interactive internship program offering high school students the chance to work directly with Assistant District Attorneys and gain valuable real world experience,” Gonzalez said. “Participating students will receive an insider’s view of the criminal justice system and the chance to be mentored in a professional workplace setting.”
Selected students will be assigned to specific units within the DA’s office. They will support the work of ADAs and other staff members.
Some of the responsibilities include:
- Assisting with legal research and analysis using the Internet, news articles and legal periodicals
- Helping attorneys on pre-trial matters
- Working on case preparation, discovery, file maintenance and organizing court documents
- Participating in trial zone workshops
- Going on judicial, legal and law enforcement-related field trips
- Observing criminal proceedings including trials, guilty pleas and sentencing.
The program is open to qualifying sophomores, juniors and rising seniors who must commit to the entire duration of the program.
The internship will run from July 10 to August 11. Students will come in Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Students will also receive a $150 weekly stipend and commuting costs.
Applicants are required to sent their most recent school transcripts, a one-page resume, two letters of recommendation and evaluation forms from either a teacher, coach or mentor.
Applicants must also submit a 300-word typed essay (12-point font and double-spaced) on why you are interested in interning with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office and what impact you think it will have on your personal and professional future.
Completed documents should be emailed to the Brooklyn DA’s office at brooklynda.org/internships in PDF format with the subject line: “Brooklyn DA Summer Internship Program.” Applications are due no later than April 20, 2017.
If you have questions, contact hsinternships@brooklynda.org.