College Internships
The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office offers full- and part-time internships for undergraduate students. Full-time internships are offered during the summer and part-time internships (10-15 hours per week) are offered during the fall and spring semesters. These programs offer students an opportunity to gain public service experience, working closely with ADAs on various aspects of prosecutorial work. Students will assist with the investigations and prosecutions of criminal cases, and trial preparation. Interns may have the opportunity to go to court to observe hearings and trials.
• Spring Semester: Begins in January and concludes in May. Applications due by Nov. 1
• Summer Semester: Begins in June and concludes in July/August. Applications due March 1
• Fall Semester: Begins in September and concludes in December. Applications due by Aug.1
Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume and two or three professional references to:
Jackie Halper
Chief, Development and Training
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601
Email: jhalper@westchesterda.net
All internships are unpaid and offers are made on a rolling basis.
Civil Service Career Opportunities
Visit Westchester County’s Current Openings for other job postings for positions in the District Attorney’s Office and throughout the County.
Criminal Defense Attorney Discovery Portal
The Office of the Westchester County District Attorney hosts a web-based portal through which criminal defense attorneys can receive discovery materials in a digital format. Files that can be transferred via the portal include audio and video as well as other digital files.
To register to use the portal, complete the registration form and submit it by e-mail as indicated on the form. Include the wording, "Discovery Portal," in your e-mail subject line.
Once your contact information has been entered, you will receive an e-mail invitation to join the portal.
Criminal Investigator Careers
The Office has opportunities for experienced police officers, as defined by Article 1.20(34)(g) of the Criminal Procedure Law. The Office endeavors to retain a complete listing of interested applicants should vacancies arise.
Investigators in the Office conduct investigations to assist in the legal work of the Office, therefore, applicants must have thorough knowledge of procedures, methods and techniques of criminal investigations.
If you are interested in applying for the position of Criminal Investigator, complete the online Criminal Investigator Application. Do not submit more than one application per year. Applications are reviewed as positions come available.
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Tip411 is an anonymous Web tip program that allows anyone with either a smartphone, tablet, standard cell phone or computer to send an anonymous text, photo or video to their local police department.
A Westchester County Crime Tips app is available for both Android and iPhone devices so that a tipster can contact their local police department in Westchester County with the police able to respond back, creating a two-way "chat.\
Westchester County Crime Tips apps are available on:
- iTunes Store: WC Crimetips
- Google Play Store: WC Crimetips
- You can also go to Westchester County Crime Tips on Facebook to submit a tip and/or download the app.
For more information: Download the Palm Card outlining the Web tip program.
