Judicial Internship

At Cal Poly Pomona, students don’t just study law in textbooks, they experience it in action.

For over twenty years, our Judicial Internship course has opened the doors of the Pomona Courthouse to students eager to explore careers in law, politics, and justice. From observing criminal and juvenile cases to witnessing jury selection, interns get a front-row seat to the judicial process. Along the way, they meet judges, attorneys, and other key figures who shape our legal system.

The internship is more than observation. It’s a chance to connect classroom knowledge with real-world practice. Interns spend two days a week at the courthouse and come together every other Friday to share insights and reflect on what they’ve seen. Plus, the course (CLS 4410/A: Judicial Internship) counts toward upper-division requirements for political science majors and minors.

Applications for the 2026-2027 Judicial Internship are open. Juniors and seniors (60 units and above) are encouraged to apply.

Requirements: You must commit to 8-10 hours per week in the Spring 2027 semester. This is a 3-unit course and will meet on Monday and Wednesday morning (9am – 12pm) at the Pomona courthouse and every other Friday (9-10.30 am) virtually. You will also need to have a CPP professor as a reference and be interviewed by the internship selection committee. 

Applications for the internship will close on Friday, October 30^th at 5pm. 

Please contact Prof. Menounou at emenounou@cpp.edu if you have any questions about the internship or the application process. 

Submit your 26-27 application on Qualtrics.