About the Intern Program
Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, General Division, offers internship opportunities to current college students. The internship program enables students to learn about careers within the criminal justice system, gain professional skills, and connect classroom instruction with hands-on experience. Internships are unpaid and offer flexible hours and job duties, typically with a semester-long duration.
Three court areas offer internships. A general description of the job responsibilities in each area is listed below. Please note that these are summaries of full-time court officers’ responsibilities, and that interns assigned to each area may assist with these responsibilities or fulfill other duties as required.
- Probation: supervises clients with felony and misdemeanor offenses to protect the public and encourage positive behavioral change
- Pretrial Services: screens and supervises defendants pending trial, as well as provides electronic monitoring
- Investigative Services: interviews defendants to provide a thorough background report which assists the judge in determining the appropriate case resolution
Eligibility
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college, community college, or university
- Ability to maintain confidential court information
- Ability to work independently within the court’s policies and procedures
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using standard English
Possible Work Sites:
- 41 North Perry Street – Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
- 117 S. Main Street, 8th Floor and 10th Floor – Reibold Building
How to Apply
Contact [email protected] to inquire about internship openings. An Internship Application may be downloaded and submitted via email.
“My internship helped prepare me for my future education and career by allowing me to witness real-world experiences from those who are part of the criminal justice system, as well as working with several individuals of different career options to understand their roles and what would be the best fit for myself in the future.”
“My main takeaway from my internship is that there is so much more that goes into criminal proceedings besides going to court or seeing a lawyer. I gained a large amount of knowledge in the field of law and criminal justice which I plan to use in law school and afterwards.”
Contact Information
Phone: 937-225-6000
Montgomery County Courts Building
41 N Perry St
Dayton, OH 45422
Reibold Building
14 W 4th St
Dayton, OH 45402
