Internship Program

The U.S. Probation Office for the Western District of Wisconsin is currently seeking qualified applicants for unpaid student and volunteer internship positions. While working with U.S. Probation Officers, interns will help conduct investigations, attend court hearings, and observe meetings with probation clients. Intern duties vary depending on applicant skills and available positions, and may include assisting with case management, conducting research, developing community resources, and helping prepare reports for the court. Interns will receive training and experience related to multiple aspects of the federal criminal justice system.

Internship positions are typically available year-round, on a seasonal basis consistent with college quarter schedules. We require a commitment of at least 10 weeks, and a total of 160 hours, at the Madison office. Hours per week are negotiable, but preference is given to applicants who can commit to a regular schedule of at least 16 hours per week.

Application Process

For more information regarding open positions, qualifications, and the application process, please refer to our current Internship Recruitment flyer (coming soon). As noted in the flyer, the application process involves the submission of a cover letter, uncertified college transcripts, and a Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Form AO 78). Qualified individuals are contacted for interviews. Internship offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Contacts

For more information, please contact one of the following members of the U.S. Probation Office Community Education and Resources Team:

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