Internship Program

The goal of the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office Internship Program is to develop and train students by providing a comprehensive understanding of the large legal scope of work that the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office does. From the Criminal Division, Civil Division, and the Conviction Integrity Unit, our internship program provides legal work experience needed to understand the job of a prosecutor. These experiences include:

• Assisting prosecutors with the duties and functions the office.
• Gaining invaluable courtroom and legal research experience.
• Engaging on the record with criminal and civil proceedings under the direction of an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.
• Representing the State of Ohio in felony arraignments and other hearings with a Legal Intern Certification.
• Engaging with law enforcement, support staff, and the community.
• Participating in educational experiences with professionals through lunch and learns.

Types of Internship Positions Available

• Criminal
• Civil
• Conviction Integrity
• Communications and Public Affairs

What to Expect on a Daily Basis

This internship will provide students with practical experience in the field of criminal, civil, and appeals law. Students will assist prosecutors with:

• Charging decisions
• Docket and trial preparation
• Motion drafting
• Research
• Witness interviews
• Field research
• Discovery
• Labor and Employment

Internship Requirements

Students who have completed their first year of law school are able to apply for the program. This is a paid internship program with interns making $18 per hour. Interns are able to progress from their 1L to 3L year with the Franklin County Prosecutor’s and gain juvenile docket experience in their 3L year.

To Apply

Through Ohio State Moritz College of Law and Capital Law School: Applicants can apply for internships by providing resumes and participating in the Law On-Campus Interviews during the winter.

Through Application and Email: Applicants are able to send their resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the Franklin County Human Resource email: prat-hr@franklincountyohio.gov. The subject should include your name, the internship division you wish to apply, and the semester you wish to apply.

Applicants should turn in all materials for the summer internship program by March 1st. Autumn and Winter applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Disclaimer: The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on color, race, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, marital status, a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office has a strict policy against any form of unlawful discrimination. This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the protected characteristics described in previous paragraph, and retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct or who participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.

The Prosecutor prohibits such harassment by or against all employees, vendors, clients and visitors. It is the policy of the Prosecutor to provide a working atmosphere free from discriminatory insult, intimidation and other forms of harassment.