We are offering a paid summer internship program for students in partnership with City Prosecutor Doug Haubert. The program will provide eligible high school and college students with valuable, real-world experience in the legal and justice fields. The six-week paid internship program offers participants exposure to various legal career paths. Participants will have the opportunity to attend legal seminars and court proceedings while acquiring practical experience by assisting attorneys or staff with administrative duties. They will also learn about the justice system and different roles in the field, including Deputy City Prosecutor, paralegal, law enforcement officer, crime lab technician and dispatch operator. Compensation will be biweekly at a rate of $17.28 per hour, for a total of up to 160 hours, which includes 20 hours of paid skill development training.  

The program is open to applicants ages 16 to 24 currently enrolled in high school or college with a minimum 2.7GPA. Priority will be given to applicants who are residents or students in Long Beach and those who face a barrier to employment. Participants must have access to a reliable mode of transportation. For additional information and to complete an application, visit the City Prosecutor’s website. Applications are available through Tuesday, April 8, 2025.  

This is the tenth consecutive year the City Prosecutor’s Office has offered this internship opportunity. The program has provided critical job skills and practical work experience to more than 100 young people, significantly enhancing the employability of participants.The program is funded by the Los Angeles County’s Youth@Work Program.  

For additional information about the program and other youth and adult employment services, the public may contact Eli Romero, Workforce Development Officer, at 562.570.3762 or Eli.Romero@longbeach.gov.

For more information, check out the press release.