LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP
The Los Angeles Superior Court Judicial Internship is a unique program that has served Cal State LA
students for over three decades. Each year a limited number of highly motivated seniors in any undergraduate
major are selected to participate in an internship program conducted by several Los Angeles Superior Court
judges. Judicial interns are assigned to a different judge/mentor each term, alternating between criminal and
civil courts. Interns gain first-hand familiarity with numerous aspects of the judicial process by observing trials,
in-chamber meetings, and other legal proceedings. Through discussions with their judge/mentors, interns gain
critical insights into the adversarial system and are exposed to differing jurisprudential perspectives.
Who is eligible? To be eligible for selection, you must satisfy all of the following criteria:
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Junior or Senior status during the 2016-2017 academic year.
A record demonstrating a high level of academic success.
While participating in the program, you must be enrolled in POLS 395 (Community Service in Political Science), a credit/no
credit course supervised through the Department of Political Science.
Plan to attend law school soon after graduation from Cal State L.A.
Be able to spend 10-12 hours per week at Superior Court in Los Angeles.
Commit to a minimum participation of two academic terms.
Be available for (1) an interview with a Superior Court Judge and (2) if selected, an orientation meeting.
If selected, candidates will be screened for criminal records. Individuals who have been convicted of a felony, a serious
misdemeanor, or a crime involving a specific intent will not be allowed to participate in the program.
How to apply. If you are eligible and wish to apply, please answer the three questions below in as much detail
as you think appropriate. Please type your responses, attach them to this completed form, and return the
application to the Department of Political Science, Engineering & Technology Bldg., A-524, by Monday,
May 2, 2016.
(1) Why would you like to participate in this program?
(2) What experiences have prepared you and/or helped to convince you that you want to go to law school?
(3) The judges would also like to know about any hardships that you have experienced.
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To Department of Political Science, Engineering and Technology Bldg., Room A-524