Apply for an internship with DPA's Law and Justice Reform Internship Program

• Choice of full-time (37.5 hours) or part-time (16 hours) internships
• Flexibility to accommodate student’s academic schedules
• We will work closely with students seeking independent funding or academic credit through their school, if such is available.
• Individual training and guidance from one or more of DPA staff attorneys
• Possible future job opportunities
• Interns can expect to be in the office two days a week or a minimum of 16 hours per week. The internship is flexible, and students can create a schedule that works for them. 

• Reviewing and analyzing body-worn camera footage
• Researching local, state, and federal laws to inform policy proposals
• Developing department-wide policies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• Aiding DPA attorneys in all stages of trial preparation (including sentencing and appeals)

The Law and Justice Reform Internship is unpaid; however, interns can receive class credit. The DPA works closely with Opportunities for All, a city-wide initiative that provides a stipend for internship participants ages 13 to 24 (A separate application is required for Opportunities for All).