Internships
Unfortunately, due to uncertainties with COVID, the Probate Circuit Court is not able to accept additional interns at this time. The program has been suspended until January, 2021 when the availability of positions will be re-evaluated.
Whether your college major is a criminal justice or corrections-related field, law, psychology, social work, education, liberal arts or business, the Courts may have an internship opportunity for you.
The purpose of a quality internship is to provide a practical learning experience within the justice system, which benefits both the student, school and our court. Additionally, it allows the intern to complete the internship requirements for his/her college degree.
Our Mission is to administer justice and restore wholeness in a manner that inspires public trust. In addition to our mission, the Ottawa County Probate Courts and 20th Judicial Circuit also feel a responsibility to contribute to the development and training of future professionals for the criminal justice system and other related social service fields through our Internship Program.
Internship Application »- Internship Job
Descriptions
Placement - Court Division
Juvenile Caseworker - Family Division, Juvenile Court
Juvenile Clerical - Family Division, Juvenile Court
Youth Specialist - Juvenile Detention Center
Lighthouse Program - Juvenile Detention Center
Treatment Services - Juvenile Court, Treatment Services
Restorative Community Service - Juvenile Court, Treatment Services
Friend of the Court Investigator - Family Division, Domestic Services
Legal Self-Help Center - Friend of the Court
Court Administration - Trial Division
Felony Collections/Legal - Trial Division
Clerical/Legal - Probate Court - Benefit to Student
Interns
Our responsibility is to provide an environment in which a student intern will, after orientation and training, be able to:
- Understand and apply academic theory in a realistic setting.
- Understand the function and structure of the Circuit and Probate Courts and their relationship to other parts of the criminal system.
- Understand the interaction with supervisory staff, court customers and community resources.
- Reference letter for future employment upon successful completion.
- Benefit to to Courts
The 20th Judicial Circuit and Ottawa County Probate Court will benefit from a quality internship program by:
- Having motivated and capable students assist with the delivery of casework and other court-related services.
- Having assistance on special projects beneficial to the 20th Judicial Circuit and Ottawa County Probate Court.
- Sharing of educational knowledge and enhancing the 20th Judicial Circuit and Ottawa County Probate Court knowledge base.
- Having continual interaction with new people and ideas.
- Internship
Supervision
Supervision in the Internship Program will be provided by experienced, professional staff committed to their work and to the development and education of future professionals.
- Eligibility Criteria
- You must be 18 years of age.
- Have the ability to pass a criminal background check prior to being accepted to the Internship.
- Provide for your own transportation.
- You must be a junior or senior or enrolled in a recognized bachelor degree or graduate program.
Completed Internship Application Forms should be submitted to:
Internship Committee
20th Judicial Circuit/Ottawa County Probate Court
12120 Fillmore Street
West Olive, MI 49460
Attn: Andrea Reenders – Undergrad – or – Cindy Spielmaker & Michelle Anguiano -
MSW
E-mail: areenders@miottawa.org
Phone: 616-786-4136
