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PAO Employment Opportunities

Our office offers opportunities for both undergraduate and legal student internships throughout the year. Our Summer and Spring 2025 internship vacancies have been filled. We are now accepting applications for Fall 2025. 

Intern applicants must be currently enrolled in higher education and have completed at least one year of college to be considered. 

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and references to: Christen Peters, Chief of Staff, Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, christy.peters@co.thurston.wa.us. 

The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's internship program enables college students to gain first-hand exposure to the criminal justice system and local law enforcement in Thurston County. Students work closely with Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys and other staff who are investigating and prosecuting criminal cases, providing support to crime victims, exploring criminal justice data, assisting with investigations, and analyzing pending legislation, among other tasks. Internship assignments will be based upon the student's interests and skills as well as the needs of the office.

Both undergraduate and legal interns report that they had a highly educational and enriching experience!

"I have had a really positive experience. I think [the internship] is a great way to see what the world of criminal justice is all about, and it let me get great hands-on experience working with different cases. I also think watching trials has helped give me a basic understanding of court proceedings which I likely would have had to learn much later in my education. Being able to tie the practical knowledge from what I've learned here to the topics I'm learning in school will surely put me ahead of the curve and make me more confident in my studies. 

However, my favorite experience during my internship with the prosecutors was getting to meet all the different speakers and learn about all the different roles of the justice system. Meeting and getting to talk with such a diverse set of professionals within the criminal justice system has given me more insight in terms of planning my future and deciding what path to take." 

- Summer 2024 Undergrad Intern