2023 Summer Internship Position with Nashville DA’s Office for 1Ls and 2Ls
The District Attorney’s Office is offering well-rounded candidates, who take initiative, work-well with others and have a sincere interest in the ever-evolving criminal justice system, an opportunity to work as interns.
Summer interns with the Office of the District Attorney General – 20th Judicial District receive hands-on court experience prosecuting criminal cases. Students who have completed at least half of their legal coursework and are in good standing are eligible to apply for a limited license for practice. This allows students to participate in trials, hearings and other in court proceedings at the General Sessions and/or Criminal Court levels under the supervision of an Assistant District Attorney. You will interact with attorneys in the Office and members of the defense bar while negotiating cases. Interns regularly receive feedback from attorneys as they complete assignments. Our goal is to prepare you to practice! Interns are assigned to a team in one of the six criminal courts, general sessions, juvenile or special teams (Vehicular Crimes, Domestic Violence, Child Sex Abuse, Special Operations, Human Trafficking, Financial Crimes or Elder Abuse, and the Conviction Review Unit). Past summers included field trips to Riverbend Max Security Institution, Medical Examiner’s Office, and the MNPD Crime Lab and Property Room. Students also attend office-wide mixers and are encouraged to participate in various office activities.
If you are interested, please send a cover letter/letter of interest, résumé, transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and a writing sample (less than 5 pages) detailing the personal attributes that make you a well-rounded and qualified applicant. The cover letter should also articulate why you chose to apply to this District Attorney’s Office and why you are interested in prosecution. Please send all requested materials to dainterninquiry@jisnashville.gov. If class credit is available through your academic program or stipends through your school, we will gladly comply with the necessary supervision/reporting requirements. This internship is unpaid. The following deadlines apply: Summer internship deadline – February 1st. If you have any questions, please feel free to email DAInternInquiry@jisnashville.gov. We encourage students to apply early for consideration.
