Summer Justice Internship Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cWe expose them to every different segments of this criminal justice system, so that way they can determine what they want to be,\u201d said Training Division Chief Assistant Public Defender, John James.<\/p>\n
The program is highly competitive and gives students a firsthand experience into careers in the criminal justice system, while fostering leadership, civic engagement and professional development.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe hope is really to inspire, it\u2019s to inspire children to do the right thing, inspire children to be productive citizens of society, right, and to inspire them to see that they can do anything they want to,\u201d said James.<\/p>\n
Among over 160 applicants in 2026, only 35 South Florida students were selected to participate in the program.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve enjoyed my experience a lot. I feel like it\u2019s really put me out in the open, especially a lot of the courtrooms and hearing all the judges speak. I feel it\u2019s a good experience,\u201d said student Amanda Chen.<\/p>\n
Participants gain valuable insight into the roles of attorneys, law enforcement officers, forensic scientists and medical examiners.<\/p>\n
Students also visited the Broward County Crime Lab, toured the main jail and engaged with leaders from various sectors of the justice system and local government.<\/p>\n
\u201cBesides becoming better people, you\u2019ll be better people, you\u2019ll be better attorneys, you\u2019ve got to be involved in your community and outside your bubble,\u201d said a speaker.<\/p>\n
The internship\u2019s goal is to give the next generation of leaders a deeper understanding of the justice system and its impact on the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s good see young adults take an active role early in their life to try to make the decision as to what they want to do later on,\u201d said James. \u201cI think it\u2019s extremely iumportant for children to be exposed to the things they want to do.\u201d<\/p>\n
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