Office of Police Complaints Internship

The Office of Police Complaints internship program gives undergraduate and law school students the opportunity to advance professionally and academically by learning about and working in a developing area of civil rights protection - police accountability and oversight. We offer three internship programs: investigative, public affairs and law. Click on the links below for more information about our internship programs for 2021-22.

INVESTIGATIVE 

Investigative interns collect and review evidence for police misconduct investigations, draft interview questions, participate in interviews, and assist with special projects. 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Public affairs interns develop communication and outreach materials, plan and participate in community outreach events, create social media content, and perform research. 

LAW 

Law clerks conduct legal and policy research, write legal memoranda on police misconduct related issues, attend agency complaint examination hearings, and participate in meetings with government and police department officials.

HOW TO APPLY 

Please submit application materials online here. 

Each program requires the following: 

•Cover letter

•Resume

•Transcript

•Writing sample