Fall Undergraduate Internship

The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office offers unpaid internship positions for students with an interest in criminal justice who seek exposure to the unique and diverse opportunities the SFDA’s Office offers.  Students may assist prosecutors in a variety of clerical tasks such as organizing and preparing case files for trials, contacting witnesses and managing subpoenas and records surrounding both pre-trial hearings and jury trials (subject to attorney approval and supervision).  Applicants should be reliable and well-organized students who can successfully balance their studies with their work at the office. 

Undergraduate Internship placements available include, but are not limited to, the following Units of the SFDA's Office: 

• Domestic Violence
• General Felonies
• Homicide
• Juvenile
• Misdemeanors
• Sexual Assault
• Vulnerable Victims
• White Collar

Program Schedule/Deadlines

Program Dates: Monday, September 8th, 2025 - Friday, December 5th, 2025 

Application Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025 

Program Requirements: 

• Prepared to spend a minimum of 16 hours per week in-person within your assignment and maintain a consistent schedule throughout the program.
• Regularly report to supervising attorney or paralegal.
• Outside Employment Disclosure: https://sfdistrictattorney.org/home/careers/college-internships/#anchor-disclosure

How to Apply 

• Submit a General Intern Application here: https://sfgov-114484.workflowcloud.com/forms/eada15c0-db5e-41c7-95de-33559771453e

• All interested applicants should be prepared to submit the following materials:
  • Cover Letter - Please address them to Julietta Teran-Lehmann, Workforce Development Coordinator, and indicate the specific program(s) that you are interested in applying for.
  • Resume 
  • Adult Background Investigation Form
  • A copy of government issued photo identification 
  • Writing Sample - No longer than 10 pages in length.

Please note that all candidates are required to complete a Criminal Record Check Information Form with the submission of their application packet. These forms are thoroughly reviewed by out Bureau of Investigations, and applicants are encouraged to be candid. Acceptance into the Program is conditional upon the candidate passing a background check. We suggest applying as soon as possible. Depending on the number of applications received, recruitment could close at any time. 

Email any questions to: SFDAInternship@sfgov.org