Law and Criminal Justice Internships
If you're interested in a career in law or criminal justice, there's no better place to intern than Washington, D.C.
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Read ArticleU.S. State Department Launches the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship
The Two-Year Graduate Fellowship Seeks to Attract Highly Qualified Candidates to the Diplomatic Security Service that Reflect the Diversity of the United States
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View ResourceInternships in Washington D.C. for Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Students
See how TWC works for students interested in criminal justice and learn about the most popular internship sites and programming for these students.
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Read Article6 Rewarding Careers in Criminal Justice For College Students to Consider
If you’re looking for careers in criminal justice, you’re not limited to becoming a police officer. Here are some other, lesser-known options.
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Read ArticleGaining Clarity on a Career in Criminal Justice Reform
Olivia Avery, Political Science and Anthropology major from University of Vermont, interned at the Council for Court Excellence through TWC's Academic Internship Program.
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Sample Criminal Justice Internships Outside of Law Enforcement
Are you a criminal justice major interested in spending a semester with The Washington Center? Learn more about potential internship placements in the field outside of law enforcement.
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Read Article32 Questions with Isabel Conrath from Tiffin University
In the face of uncertainty and the new normal of remote work, we’re asking students in our Summer 2020 Virtual Internship Program what’s inspiring them right now.
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17:54Watch VideoD.C. Internships for Criminal Justice Students
In this recorded webinar, the TWC Admissions Team talks about the types of Washington, D.C. internships available for criminal justice majors.
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Read ArticleStudying for the LSAT (Or Other Grad School Tests) While Interning in D.C.
Balancing an internship, course work and graduate school exam prep isn't easy, but it is do-able. Use these tips to manage your time.
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Read ArticleFitchburg State Students Gain Valuable Career Experience, Build Networks in Washington, D.C.
Since 2001, Fitchburg State University students have been coming to The Washington Center (TWC) to intern, build their professional networks and establish a solid foundation to launch their careers.
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Read ArticleFrom Westfield, MA to Washington, D.C.: What I've Learned on My Journey to Interning at the Department of Homeland Security
Interning for one of the largest federal agencies in the U.S., the Department of Homeland Security, can be nerve-wracking. I knew that I had to be on my A-game.
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Read ArticleWhat It's Like to Intern with The U.S. Marshals Service
As a criminal justice student with the goal of working in federal law enforcement, it has been a privilege to intern at the United States Marshals Service in Washington, D.C.
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Read ArticleIntern Spotlight: Holly Burke, Grand Valley State University
Holly Burke traded her small campus in Michigan for a D.C. internship with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The experience helped her develop networking and other professional skills.
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Read ArticleIntern Spotlight: Nicholas Midei, Waynesburg University
Interning with the U.S. Marshals Service allowed Waynesburg University's Nicholas Midei to see if Washington, D.C. was the right fit for his criminal justice career.
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Read ArticleIntern Spotlight: Hunter Johnson, Florida State University
Florida State’s Hunter Johnson interned with the nonprofit National Legal Aid & Defender Association. Her internship was the perfect way to explore what the legal field looked like in real life.
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1:27Watch VideoIntern Spotlight: Monique Reyes
An internship at a nonprofit legal aid office helped Monique Reyes, a student from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, realize the value of her language and multicultural skills.
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Sample Internship Sites
Hundreds of nonprofit, private sector and government agencies host Washington Center interns each year. This list includes a subset of organizations at which students have recently interned.
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Read ArticleIntern Spotlight: Emily Zahran, University of Vermont
University of Vermont student Emily Zahran knew she wanted to go to law school, but her D.C. internship with a criminal justice attorney focused her concentration and influenced her future.
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Read ArticleGaining Greater Self-Confidence In a Demanding Field
Meg Riggle, a National Security Seminar, AIP, and Robert Morris alum, is an authority in the security field. "My experience has made me who I am and a lot stronger than I could have ever imagined."
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Read ArticleA Day in the Life of a Department of Homeland Security Intern
What does a typical day in the life of a Department of Homeland Security Intern look like? Summer 2019 student Nicole Garcia breaks down her routine.
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1:20Watch VideoIntern Spotlight: Thomas Delany
Thomas Delany, a student from Stockton University, interned at a small law firm. The experience solidified his aspiration to go to law school.
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