Department of Administration of Justice

INTERNSHIPS

What can an internship do for me?

At Salve Regina we believe that practical experience should be part of your comprehensive education. We feel that a strong background in theory is lost without a "real life" understanding of how such academic knowledge is applied. Obviously, it is no different in the administration of justice field, where practical knowledge is key.An internship is not only and excellent résumé-builder, but a confidence builder as well. In your internship you make contacts and meet significant members of the law enforcement community, which will enable you to hit the ground running upon your graduation; an important advantage given the highly competitive nature of law enforcement.

With the administration of justice internships available, you will be able to choose an area that you feel best suits your needs as a law enforcement aspirant.

What skills will an Administration of Justice internship give me?

Regardless of how much information you learn sitting in the classroom, an internship will provide you with hands-on abilities that will prepare you for a career in law enforcement. An internship provides the perfect appendix to your book of law enforcement knowledge.

What kind of tasks do interns do?

Booking Procedures Ride-Along Programs Background Criminal Investigations Police Courtroom Procedure Clerical Desk Work Interdepartmental Communication
Community Work

and more!

Where are internships available?

Rhode Island State Police Local Police Departments Federal Bureau of Investigation Detective Divisions Sheriff's Department Department of Environmental Management Adult Correction Institution Juvenile Detention Centers Rhode Island Court Systems
Rhode Island Attorney General's Office

and more!

What do students say about their internship experiences?

"It was a great experience that I feel has given me an edge as a student and as a potential law enforcement officer." -Intern for a local police department

"What I think really helped me out personally was not so much what I learned, which was impressive, but it was the invaluable contacts I was able to make." -Intern for the Rhode Island State Police

"It was a great insight into a field that I had no real working knowledge of until I got the internship through Salve." -Intern for the Rhode Island Court System