Brooklyn District Attorney's Office Now Accepting Applications For High School Internships

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN, NY — The Brooklyn District Attorney's office announced on Tuesday that it is now taking applications for its high school internship program for students who are interested in a five-week program working with the DA's office and learning about criminal justice and public service. To qualify, students must live or attend school in Brooklyn.

Students who are selected for the internship, also run by the United Federation of Teachers, will be able to work with employees of the DA's office in different units. Units include legal research and analysis, news articles and legal periodicals, pretrial matters, case preparation, file maintenance and organizing court documents and trial zone workshops. They will also attend field trips and be able to observe criminal proceedings including trials, guilty pleas and sentencings.

"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 experiences," said acting Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez in a statement. "Participating students will receive an insider’s view of the criminal justice system and the chance to be mentored in a professional workplace setting."

The program is open to qualifying sophomores, juniors and rising seniors who must be able to commit to the entire duration of the program. It will run from July 10, 2017 to August 11, 2017, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Accepted students will receive a $150 weekly stipend and commuting costs. To apply, students are required to submit their most recent school transcripts, a one-page resume, two letters of recommendation and evaluation forms from either a teacher, coach or mentor, and also a 300-word typed essay (12 pt. font and double-spaced) on why they are interested in interning with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office and what impact they think it will have on their future personal and professional endeavors.

To apply, please visit www.brooklynda.org/internships, no later than April 20, 2017. For further information, please contact us at hsinternships@brooklynda.org.

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