COURT INTERNSHIP
If you’re interested in getting first-hand experience with the local court and justice system, apply today for the Dallas County Justice of the Peace 4-1 Court Internship.
Internship Details:
- The internship will last for six weeks.
- Open to high school juniors, seniors and local college students.
- Internship will be part-time 3 days per week.
The internship program would consist of the following:
- Interns will be assist to court clerks with a wide variety of tasks, including the processing and maintenance of court filings and records.
- Observing court proceeding including jury selection and trials.
- Post hearing, students will meet with Judge Jones to discuss any questions they have regarding the judicial process.
- Touring court facility and meet with other city and county officials to discuss their roles in the community, particularly with the justice system.
School Credits:
The court internship is part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) and unpaid. However, students can earn community service or class credit depending on the school’s policies.
Qualifications:
The Program is competitive and draws interns from a highly qualified applicant pool. In general, interns should possess: demonstrated academic achievement; ability and willingness to work closely with others; flexibility; self-sustaining motivation and initiative; and impeccable trustworthiness, discretion, and maturity. Good judgment is critical.
Applications can be found in the table below.
| File Name | File |
| How to Apply |  |
| Internship Application - Word Format |  |
| Internship Application - PDF Format | |
| Background Investigation Authorization Form | |
| Year-Round Court Internship Program | |
THANK YOU FOR APPLYING!
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