Court Reporting Internship
Location: Baltimore, MD
Deadline: May 5, 2023 OR June 2, 2023
Baltimore Witness is a news site that provides transparency of homicide and non-fatal shooting
cases by tracking and reporting on cases in Baltimore City Circuit Court.
We are opening applications for our 16-week learning internship. Those accepted will hone their
writing, research, and data collection skills, all while playing an integral part in providing the
community with detailed information on the city’s crime and legal process.
Full and part-time internship positions are open to students and recent graduates who are
interested in pursuing careers in journalism, sociology, public health, data analysis, or legal fields.
This internship is unpaid; however, we offer college credit. Some travel expenses are reimbursed on
a sliding scale. Interns are required to work two days a week minimum.
If interested in applying, please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the
Editor, Ashleigh Joplin at jobs@baltimorewitness.org.
Application Deadline/ Virtual Training-Start Date
Round 1: May 5, 2023 / May 15, 2023
Round 2: June 2, 2023 / June 12, 2023
During the 16-week in-person program, interns will:
- Track court cases for homicide and non-fatal shootings
- Attend daily trials, scheduling/bail/mental health court hearings
- Write briefs and long-form articles on cases, data, and trends
- Research and analyze Baltimore City crime-reduction and legal policies
- Interview the families of defendants and victims
- Interview and speak with court employees
- Other administrative responsibilities
- Expect manageable homework
