Riverside City College, in partnership with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, offers an unpaid externship opportunity each semester within the Bureau of Investigation. The externship, which lasts twelve (12) weeks, allows students to observe, learn, participate, and receive training within the DA’s office in the Bureau of Investigations by working with the Investigative Technicians in the Bureau. This externship is not appropriate for students who do not feel ready or comfortable working in professional and demanding environments.

Interested students should apply for the externship using this application form. Ensure that all required supplemental materials are uploaded at the same time as submitting this online application; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Student Eligibility Criteria:

Student must be at least 18 years of ago
Student must be enrolled part-time or full-time
Student must be an Administration of Justice major (or Behavioral Science-related field)
Student must be enrolled at one of the Riverside Community College District Colleges
Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
Student must maintain enrollment during the externship
Student must have completed or currently enrolled in the following classes:
-ADJ1 Introduction to Administration of Justice
-ADJ3 Criminal Law
-ADJ4 Legal Aspects of Evidence
-ADJ13 Criminal Investigation

Required Documents:

Students must attach the following documents for consideration by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. Any application missing any of the required documents will not be accepted.

  • Internship Application (Online Form)

  • Resume

  • Unofficial Transcript

  • Recommendation Letter

Externship Applications for Fall 2022 are Due by Monday, May 30th by 8:00pm PST.

Required Documents:
Resume
Unofficial Transcript
Recommendation Letter

After submitting your application, you will receive an email (sent to the email included in your application) with a link to a Dropbox, where you will need to upload the required documents. Please watch for this email (you will receive the link within 24 hours). Thank You!