Internship Programs

Law Students

The Collin County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the SMU Dedman School of Law, has established a law student externship program for qualified applicants interested in an advanced, hands-on experience in criminal prosecution.

Students accepted into the program will work toward 2-3 hours of academic credit while enhancing their professional and academic development. This will be achieved by direct exposure to many of the divisions within the DA’s Office, including the appellate, specialized crime, family justice, and trial divisions. Past assignments have included appellate briefs and attendance at oral argument in the courts of appeals, career criminal investigation and case preparation, death-penalty litigation, and actual participation in jury selection and the presentation of evidence in the courtroom.

Applicants must be second or third year law students at SMU in good academic standing with a sincere and demonstrable interest in criminal prosecution. The program is provided each Fall and Spring semester, with interview information available in the law school Career Services Office at 214/768-2797.

Undergraduate Students

The Collin County District Attorney's Office in conjunction with the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) provides an intern program for undergraduate students. A three week rotation through the Felony Trial Division, Family Justice Division, and the Misdemeanor Trial Division enables the intern to observe the Criminal Justice system from the inside. In addition, each intern is required to successfully participate in the Citizen Prosecutor Academy which provides valuable insight into the operation of the District Attorney's Office.

Amanda Allen
Project Coordinator
Collin County District Attorney's Office
972.548.4323
amallen@co.collin.tx.us

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