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Judicial Branch Opportunities
Program Objectives
To provide the opportunities for high school students to:
- Learn about the Judicial Branch and the services it provides
- Complete school mandated community service hours required for graduation
- Contribute to the community
- Gain valuable experience and references
- Further explore career interests and vocational skills
Program
Availability and Application Deadlines
Semester |
Applications must be received by |
April 1 to April 30 |
March 1 |
May 1 to May 31 |
April 1 |
June 1 to June 30 |
May 1 |
Placement
Opportunities - 2016
Placement opportunities vary by location
and are not available in all areas of the state. Openings are
limited.
Title Position |
City / Town |
Court Interpreter’s Office |
Bridgeport |
Victim Services Advocate |
New London |
Assistant Clerk |
Rockville |
Chief Probation Officer |
Norwich |
Intake/Assessment/Referral Assistant |
Waterbury |
Court Services Officer-Juvenile Matters |
New Haven |
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be a high school senior with an interest in the judicial system
- Recommended and referred by their guidance / career counselor or other school administrator
- Successfully complete the application, clearance and selection process
- Be available to work a minimum of three hours per day two days per week
- Must disclose any pending matter before the court
- Possess strong communication skills
- Have the ability to work with diverse populations
- Have ability to maintain confidentiality
- Must participate in the Court Aide Orientation
Application Process
Student Submits Complete Application Packet:
Send Application Packet by mail, fax,
or email to:Judicial Branch Volunteer/Intern Program
External
Affairs Division
Two Riverview Square
99 East River Drive,
7th Floor
East Hartford, CT 06108
Fax: (860) 282-6585
Upon receipt, the coordinator reviews the application for
completeness and eligibility. The coordinator schedules a time to
meet with the candidate to discuss available positions and
qualifications/skills required.
The coordinator schedules an
interview with the workplace host and the
candidate. Upon acceptance by the workplace host and the V/I coordinator, a mandatory background check will be conducted prior to
the start date.
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