• Declared CRJ Major or Minor
• Junior or Senior Class Standing
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 (Transfer students must wait one semester after UNLV enrollment to apply for an internship.)
• Completion of CRJ 104, 270, & 301 (If you are currently enrolled in 301, you are eligible to apply.)
• Have completed at least one semester at UNLV and have a UNLV GPA
• Students cannot be already employed with the organization/agency they want to intern with.

Students may earn up to six (6) internship credits. The number of credits taken will dictate the number of hours the student must intern at the internship site location.

• Three (3) credits: 8 to 10 hours per week (120 hours per semester)
• Six (6) credits: 16 to 20 hours per week (240 hours per semester)

• Las Vegas City Attorney's Office - Criminal Division
• Clark County District Attorney
• Clark County Public Defender's Office
• Clark County ME Office
• District Office of Congresswoman Dina Titus
• District Office of Congresswoman Susie Lee
• Judge Carli Kierny, Homicide and Civil Docket
• Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
• Law Offices of Raissa D. Rivas
• Nevada Appellate Courts
• Nevada Department of Corrections
• Nevada Division of Probation and Parole
• Nevada State Police: Highway Patrol
• North Las Vegas Police Department
• Office of Senator Cortez Masto
• Real Talk
• Richard Harris Law Firm
• Safe Nest
• Signs of Hope
• The Shade Tree
• True Beginnings
• U.S. Pretrial Services
• U.S. Probation at the District of Nevada
• United States Marshal Service
• UNLV Immigration Clinic
• Youth Advocate Program

Step 1: Get Approved for Internship

• Review current internship placements on the potential placements tab.
• Fill out the internship interest form.
• Receive approval or denial letter from Kaitlyn Bock to pursue an internship.
• Create a professional resume using the career center guide.
• Set up an appointment (in-person or virtual) with the internship coordinator or Kaitlyn Bock to discuss how to apply to your desired internship and review your resume. Instructions on how to set up an appointment will be provided in your approval letter. 

Step 2: Apply for Internships

• Meet with the internship screener or Kaitlyn Bock to identify internships you are interested in.
• Use this email template to email your chosen internship placement(s).
  • Note: some internship placements have specific application procedures. This will be reviewed in your internship meeting.
• Ensure to attach your resume (and cover letter, if required) as a PDF to your email.
• Wait to hear back from internship sites. Patience is key!

Step 3: Prepare for Interviews

• Prepare for your interview by doing additional research about the organization.
  • What is their mission or values?
• Practice interview questions. This will help you prepare for potential situation-based questions.
  • If you want to have help with interviewing skills, check out the career website or email Kaitlyn Bock.
• Arrive to your interview early (5-10 minutes) and dress for success!
• Interview preparation tips
• During your interview, ask questions that are relevant to the position. Bringing a small notebook with your list of questions can be helpful!

Step 4: Enroll in CRJ 491

• If you're offered your internship, congratulations!
• You will need to email Kaitlyn Bock to receive the CRJ 491 packet that must be filled out by you and the internship site supervisor.
• Once this is completed, return to Kaitlyn Bock (via email or in-person). She will then grant you permission to enroll in CRJ 491.

Students are required to enroll in CRJ 491 as part of their internship experience. The course consists of the following assignments:

1. A mid-semester check-in with Kaitlyn Bock This 15-30 minute meeting can be completed in-person or virtually. 
2. A mid-semester assignment reflecting on your internship over the first 8 weeks.
3. A mid-semester review from your site supervisor.
4. A final reflection paper or presentation.
5. A brief survey of your internship experience.
6. An evaluation from your site supervisor. 

Spring 2027

• August 24th, 2026: Internship interest form opens.
• September 30th, 2026: Application deadline for some agencies due to background check requirements.
• December 1st, 2026: Deadline to complete internship interest form.
• January 15th, 2027: Deadline to submit CRJ 491 packet to Kaitlyn Bock

Summer 2027

• January 19th, 2027: Internship interest form opens.
• February 28th, 2027: Application deadline for some agencies due to background check requirements.
• March 1st, 2027: Deadline to complete internship interest form.
• May 14th, 2027: Deadline to submit CRJ 491 packet to Kaitlyn Bock