The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention last month introduced a volunteer internship program specifically designed for law students interested in pursuing careers in the youth justice and child welfare fields.
The program will accept applications for semester-long positions starting in spring and summer 2024. During their internships, participants will engage in tasks such as legal research and analysis. Additionally, interns will gain valuable insights into federal, state, local and Tribal work encompassing prevention, intervention and system involvement. Students will also assist in various legal projects in collaboration with office staff. Students may work remotely.
Candidates must submit all required application materials in a single combined PDF document via email to Student.Employment@ojp.usdoj.gov and include the subject line JP-24-OJJDP-AVOL in your email.
The deadline for applications for the spring 2024 internship is October 1, 2023.
The deadline for applications for the summer 2024 internship is January 15, 2024.
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Claire Becknell is a Georgia-based student reporter who covers youth, gender and other topics.