his is a paid summer internship program to provide exposure to law-related fields and careers, such as criminal prosecutor, Law Enforcement Officer, Lab Technicians, and Dispatch Operators. The approximate dates of the internship program are July 1 to August 11, 2023. Applicants will participate in a mentoring and educational program while developing responsibility and experience.
The City Prosecutor's Office, in partnership with Pacific Gateway will provide a paid internship. Hourly amount is estimated to be $15.50/hr. Benefits are not offered for internships.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include the following:
- Participating in legal seminars
- Participation in legal assignments involving researching and writing
- Touring various Long Beach agencies involved in the criminal justice process
- Participating in group exercises and projects
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Requirements to file
- Priority is given to Long Beach and Signal Hill residents. Other geographical locations will be considered.
- Be between the ages of 16 and 24.
- High school students must have completed their junior or senior year of high school at the start of the program in June 2023.
- Current college students may apply. College students who are recent graduates by the beginning of the program may apply.
- Must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and excellent school attendance.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be available for the entire program (estimated 6-8 weeks).
- The City of Long Beach requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment unless a medical or religious accommodation is approved by the City of Long Beach’s Human Resources Department.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
- Submit a letter of interest explaining why you want to participate in a legal internship, your resume, and official or unofficial transcripts. Include two references (with current contact information), one of which must be a professional or school reference (e.g., school official, employment or volunteer) and one personal reference (e.g., someone who knows you personally).
- Fill out the Program Eligibility Form for Pacific Gateway by clicking here. The form will open in a new window. Once completed, the form will be submitted directly to Pacific Gateway.
- Deadline to apply is March 3, 2023 at 11:59 pm. Deadline may be extended if an insufficient number of applications are received. If selected, we will contact you for an interview. We anticipate conducting interviews March or April.
- Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.
If you have any questions regarding this Internship posting, please email Sherri.Seldon@longbeach.gov.
