Hamilton County Juvenile Court Internship

 

Ever thought about a field placement with Hamilton County Juvenile Court?

Hamilton County Juvenile Court offers paid internships for students interested in gaining firsthand experience with the juvenile justice system. Interns work across various court departments, developing a unique and comprehensive understanding of court operations. Placements are available during the Fall and Spring semesters.

 

 

 Summer 2026 Interns: Yulissa Bonilla-Guacheta, Amaiya Sims, and Abby Tigar

 

The course will count as CJUS 491/Practicum. Applications will be accepted until April 1st for the Fall placement. Class size is limited!

The Fall practicum will begin August 17th. Students will complete 40 hours of paid training, followed by 110 paid hours working alongside Hamilton County Juvenile Court professionals. 

This hands-on field placement gives Xavier students experience in various areas of the Court, which may include the Assessment Center, Probation, Youth Center, Behavioral Health Services, and other departments. Depending on their placement, students may work directly with youth, assist with programming, shadow Court personnel, observe juvenile court proceedings, and learn how different departments serve young people, families, and the community.

The internship pays $15.00 hourly.

Minimum requirements:

• Must be age 21 or older.
• Must be able to pass a background check and a drug screen.
• Must meet the pre-requisites for CJUS 491/Practicum.
• Must be able to perform 150 clock hours of field experience during the semester.

Selection process:

• Interested students must first fill out the application (see below link).
• Faculty will screen applicants for suitability. 
• If deemed eligible/suitable, applicants will be interviewed for final approval and placement by Juvenile Court officials

Juvenile Court Internship Application

For more information about the Hamilton County Juvenile Court internship, please contact:

Dr. Gail Hurst Smith
Professor, Department of Criminal Justice
hurst@xavier.edu
513-745-1070

The Department of Criminal Justice thanks Hamilton County Juvenile Court for its valued partnership in making this opportunity possible for Xavier students.