Information For Students
We have many opportunities for students in our major to participate in a variety of specific activities that will allow you to build your resume, develop career opportunities, and have fun. Check back here frequently for updates on graduate school opportunities, department gatherings, scholarship offerings, and many other unique chances to get to know others in your major.
AMERICAN MOCK TRIAL ASSOCIATION
Wilmington College students have an exciting opportunity to participate in Mock Trials. The goal of college mock trial is not winning. It is to facilitate the growth of the individual student as a person able to work with and support others, as a knowledgeable citizen acquainted with the legal system, and as a community leader working for the betterment of humanity. These goals are met when the student participates at any level of the program. Thus, the motto is that all are winners in mock trial. Photographs show Wilmington College students who participated in the 2007 Mock Trial.
History
The undergraduate mock trial program originated with Richard M. Calkins in 1985 while he was the dean of Drake University Law School. The idea was to give undergraduate students an opportunity to learn first hand about the work of trial attorneys, understand the judicial system, develop critical thinking and enhance communication skills. At the first tournament, held in Des Moines, Iowa, twelve teams from eight colleges and universities competed.
For more information on Wilmington College Mock Trial contact Professor Paul Moke.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE/PRE-LAW INTERNSHIPS
An internship is an intensive, responsible work experience related to your previous academic studies and your career or general goals. It is also an opportunity to gain practical experience in your major field of study and apply knowledge gained in the classroom. It will also give you a chance to find if a particular field is right for you. It is also a way to earn credits outside of the classroom. Lastly, it is an excellent resume builder and provides an opportunity to make useful contacts in your professional field.
Listed below are internship possibilities for Criminal Justice/Pre-Law majors. To learn more about internships check with Career Services and your faculty advisor.
Internship Opportunities
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) - Tania Chakraborty, 1333 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Wilmington College has a relationship with The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) in Washington, DC. Through our affiliation, students can secure substantive internships at any of the thousands of organizations, governmental, for-profit, nonprofit, and international with which The Washington Center maintains ties. We provide credit, and The Washington Center provides placement, supervision, an academic course and housing. The experience is open to all majors, and there are many scholarship awards available to help offset the tuition and the cost of living in the nation’s capital. Jessica Cox, a senior Criminal Justice Major in spring 2008 enrolled and was interned at the Violent Crimes and Terrorism Division of Interpol.
For more information you can contact Barbara Kaplan at Ext. 299 in Career Services or for information about the Washington Center you can reference http://www.twc.edu or contact Tania Chakraborty, TaniaC@twc.edu. Tina is the Program Coordinator, Institutional Relations, and serves as the Wilmington College contact.
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
Tania Chakraborty
Main Telephone: 202-238-7924
Direct Telephone: 202-238-7927
Toll Free: 1-800-486-8921
Fax: 202-238-7700
US INVESTIGATIONS SERVICES (USIS)- US Investigations Services, a leader in National Security and Public Trust investigations throughout the country, has positions for INTERNS. As a Student Intern with USIS, you would be part of an Investigative Services Division, which is the preeminent supplier of background screening services to the U.S. Government. ISD is uniquely positioned to deliver unparalleled results with special attention to sensitive issues and critical timeframes that can arise in any assignment. We serve Federal, state and local authorities with nationwide coverage.
Since the work is entirely within the District Office, all Student Interns must be willing to commute daily into the office, and work well in a fast-paced office environment. The hours are traditional office hours; no evening or weekend hours are available. At least 20 hours per week are asked of the Student Intern. USIS also prefers to have at least a one-year commitment from Student Interns, hopefully longer, after the background investigation clears. The Student Intern program’s purpose is to give college students administrative work within the district office, in hopes that upon graduation they will advance to Investigators. Ideal candidate will be a freshman or sophomore in college. For more information contact Career Services.
CLINTON CO. JUVENILE COURT - Nick Babb, Chief P.O.,46 South Walnut St. Wilmington, OH, 45177
Courtroom activity, intake, work restitution/community service, documentation, school visits with probation officers. Possibly paid.
CLINTON CO. JUVENILE COURT – Deanne Whalen, Chief P.O.,46 South Walnut St. Wilmington, OH 45177
Intern will observe and assist in court hearings, job shadow probation officers, job shadow surveillance officer, assist with daily functions of Probation Department, including but not limited to answering phones, filing, etc., visit various detention and rehabilitation centers, assist court bailiff, administrative assistant and juvenile clerks in the performance of their duties. Unpaid
CLINTON CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Lt. Ralph Fizer, Jr., Wilmington, OH 45177 Assist in basic functions of a road patrol unit: arrest procedures; writing reports; investigations; induction into incarceration facility. Specifically work in the area of traffic and misdemeanor offenses and felony areas as they arise.
CLINTON CO. YOUTH COUNCIL – Vickie Patton, Director, 302 W. Sugartree St., Wilmington, OH, 45177, 937-382-2828
Intern will learn to deal effectively with youth, help organize activities for youth, help supervise and monitor behaviors, help students access resources, make certain all students are safe, help keep the Center clean, help develop displays, assist Director Patton as needed and help with homework or research.
GREENE CO. PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE - Troy Hinder, Dir., 45 N. Detroit St., Xenia, OH 45385
Observe courtroom procedures; become familiar with the law library; help with community projects; perform various office duties. Unpaid
HIGHLAND CO. JUVENILE COURT - Rodger Marsh, Chief Probation Officer, Highland County Court House, 105 N. High St., Hillsboro, OH 45133
Supervise summer community service; observe home visits; intake of probationers; some paperwork. Unpaid
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF GREATER CINCINNATI – Timothy Juenke, 800-582-2682, 202 West Locust St., Wilmngton, OH 45177
Assist in the completion of a survey of LAS clients who have been granted expungement of a criminal conviction with LAS assistance, survey low income residents of Warren, Clinton, Highland and Brown Counties on access to medical care barriers, analyze the data from each survey and help in preparing a report to the community and review literature on access to medical care barriers for low income families.
LOWE'S LOSS PREVENTION - Tim Slone, 1175 Rombach Ave., Wilmington, OH 45177
Responsible for preventing loss to the store; oversee safety which could cause loss to company. This would cover internal & external theft, operational loss. Paid
R.L. EMMONS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. - Richard Emmons, 842-A East Franklin St., Dayton, OH 45459
Shadowing lead & associate investigators in criminal and civil cases. Learn technological skills and detection techniques. Given a small caseload and be responsible for outcomes paperwork as needed.
SILVERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT – Lt. Michael Dye, 6860 Plainfield Rd., Silverton, OH 45236, 513.936.6220
Intern will ride with commissioned police officers and observe day-to-day activity in the field. May accompany officers on details of non-hazardous nature to gain experience in citizen interaction. May assist in completion of paperwork and other office duties.
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE MUNICIPAL COURT – Stanley Brown, Baliff/Probation Officer, 119 North Main St., Washington Court House, OH 43160
Intern will have contact with defendants and will also go over rights in court. Intern will be involved in all paper work in the Probation Department. There will be contact with prisoners in County Jail going over Rights in Court and all probation papers.