Undergraduate Internship Program - Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office - Summer 2027

Middlesex County•New Brunswick, NJ

About The Position

The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office offers an approximately 11-week summer undergraduate internship program running from June through August 2027. Applicants must have completed at least their first year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university and remain actively enrolled while pursuing an undergraduate degree. Students who have completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior year may be considered; those who have completed their undergraduate studies are not eligible. Paid internships are offered only during the summer session and pay $15.92 per hour. Students who have completed their junior year are given preference for paid internships. Students entering their senior year who major in criminal justice, homeland security, or another area of study the office considers related to law enforcement are also given preference. Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter during the posting window, October 31, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Applicants must be candid throughout the application and screening process. Lack of candor or falsification of supporting documents may result in disqualification or immediate removal from the internship, with the reason noted in the individual's personnel file. Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Must be an undergraduate student attending an accredited college or university.
Must have completed at least the first year of undergraduate study and be actively enrolled to continue pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Applicants who have completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior year are eligible for consideration.
Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies are not eligible.
Resume and cover letter must be uploaded during the posting window from 10/31/2026 to 12/31/2026.
Applicants must be candid in their application, resume, cover letter, interview, and supporting documentation; falsification or lack of candor may lead to disqualification or removal.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the junior year is preferred for paid summer internships.
A major in criminal justice, homeland security, or another area of study considered related to law enforcement is preferred, particularly for students entering their senior year.