Juvenile Court Application for Internship – Juvenile Court of Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County

Term
Please select term:
Note: Application due dates are Spring - October 31st, Summer - February 28th, Fall- June 30th.
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Personal Information
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Email Address
Address
Street
City
State
Zip Code
Phones
Home Phone
Mobile Phone
Work Phone
May we contact you on your Mobile Number?
- Yes
- No
Do you have minor children?
- Yes
- No
Employment Information
Employment Status
- Employed
- Unemployed
- Self Employed
- Student
- Retired
- Veteran
Name of Employer
Employer Phone
May we contact your employer?
- Yes
- No
Employer's Address
City
State
Zip
Current Occupation/Job Title
How long in this field?
Have you discussed your internship needs with your employer?
- Yes
- No
Education
High School: Highest Grade Completed
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
College: Years Completed
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4+
Degree or Field of Study
Other Education
If you are currently enrolled in high school or college, please provide us with the name and location of the institution and anticipated date of completion.
Will you be enrolled in an Internship or Practicum course at your school/university?
- Yes
- No
Interests and Activities
Please list and describe previous volunteer work.
Please list your interest, hobbies, and skills.
Please list activities and/or professional experience in the community that demonstrate your interest in children.
Have you had any previous involvement with Davidson County Juvenile Court? (Examples: parent, stepparent, custodian, victim, or respondent)
- Yes
- No
If yes, please explain:
Do you currently have a pending case with Davidson County Juvenile Court?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please explain:
Are you a Foster Parent?
- Yes
- No
Are you an Adoptive Parent?
- Yes
- No
Are you a former Foster Child?
- Yes
- No
Are you employed by DCS or a Contract Agency?
- Yes
- No
Have you lived in any other state?
- Yes
- No
If you have lived in other states, please list.
Availability
Can you devote a minimum of 15 hours per week?
- Yes
- No
Are you available to attend mandatory training sessions?
- Yes
- No
What days/hours of the week are best for you?
When do you anticipate starting the internship?
How many hours does your program require?
Who is your school Advisor or Contact person?
How did you learn of our intern program?
- Newspaper
- School
- Radio Station
- TV News
- Friend/ Associate
- FCRB Member
- Information Center
- Website
- Other
Which areas interest you (please select the top 3)?
- Parentage
- Foster Care
- Truancy
- Youth Court
- Community Outreach
- Legal
- Assessments
- Training and Resources
- Support, Intervention, and Accountability
References
Please list three references (one relative, one friend, and one work related).
1. Name
Phone
Occupation
Address
2. Name
Phone
Occupation
Address
3. Name
Phone
Occupation
Address
Upload Resume or Cover Letter
Upload Resume and/or Cover Letter
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Acknowledgement
I certify the information provided on this application is complete and true.*
- Yes
I understand my references will be contacted and a background check will be processed.*
- Yes
I understand Davidson County Juvenile Court is not obligated to assign me if, in the Court’s professional judgment, it would not be in the best interest of those served by the Court.*
- Yes
Phone
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Requirements of Intern Candidates

Professional resume and cover letter outlining your interest in interning with Davidson County Juvenile Court and your career goals

Two letters of recommendation – one letter should be from a college professor familiar with your academic work, the other should be from a supervisor or other person familiar with your character and/or work ethic (not a relative)

Enrollment in an Intern/Practicum Course to receive College Credit (must provide current course schedule or proof of enrollment)

Rising High School Junior or Senior

Completed ONLINE application:
https://juvenilecourt.nashville.gov/juvenile-court-application-for-internship/

Complete a Panel Interview

Attend an Orientation

Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week

Deadlines

August 1st for fall semester

November 1st for spring semester

April 1st for summer semester

Applications submitted after these dates will be placed on a waiting list.

Internship Program Requirements

Complete Bi-weekly Timesheets and Activity Logs

Attend Intern Social

Complete Mid-Term and End of Semester Evaluations

Contact Information

Juvenile Court of Davidson County

Attn: STAR Team
100 Woodland St.
Nashville, TN 37213
615-862-8029

Note: There are limited placements for rising High School Juniors and Seniors. All internship placements are non-paying positions.

JuvCourtSTARTeam@jisnashville.onmicrosoft.com

Questions?

Please email Jessica Robertson (JuvCourtSTARTeam@jisnashville.onmicrosoft.com) or call 615-862-8029 with any questions you might have regarding this process.

Mailing Address
Nashville Davidson County Juvenile Court
ATTN: STAR Team
100 Woodland Street
PO Box 196306
Nashville, TN 37219-6306
Fax: 615-862-8003

Term

Personal Information

Employment Information

Education

Interests and Activities

Availability

References

Upload Resume or Cover Letter

Acknowledgement