Employment

The Special Investigations Section (SIS) of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office provides investigative support to law enforcement and consumer protection services of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, as well as law enforcement agencies across the state of Arizona. SIS provides expertise in specialized areas of law covered under the Attorney General’s statutory criminal jurisdiction, which is not usually available at other law enforcement agencies.

Applicants will be highly motivated upperclassmen (Juniors and Seniors) at local Universities or other Phoenix area colleges, and enrolled in law enforcement or related studies. 

These internships will provide an excellent opportunity to work with experienced investigators involved in various types of criminal investigations and complaint intake. Investigations may involve:

• White collar crimes;
• Political corruption;
• Money laundering;
• Consumer fraud;
• Medical fraud; and
• Vulnerable adult abuse.

Internship Period: Two Semesters 

Hours: 10-20 hours per week. 

These positions are non-paid. If the intern seeks University credit, the number of hours must meet the minimum established by the University. Please speak with your academic advisor.

Requirements:

• This internship is offered to applicants currently enrolled in a university or college and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensics, Psychology or other relevant course of study. 
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, Word and PowerPoint
• The position requires good writing, communication, computer skills, as well as the ability to work both in a team setting and independently.
• The ability to handle research assignments, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and submit to an oral interview. 
• All accepted interns must complete a training/orientation program and sign a letter of confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of the investigations they will be involved with.
• Availability to work 10-20 hours per week between 8:00AM-5:00PM, Monday through Friday.
• Internship Period: Two Semesters 

 Applicants under serious consideration will be required to: 

• Submit to an oral panel interview.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check prior to acceptance into the program.
• Be fingerprinted by Department of Public Safety (DPS) and pass a criminal background check.
• An internship offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Not every applicant will be accepted. 
• All accepted interns must complete a training/orientation program and sign a letter of confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of the investigations they will be involved with.

 To Apply: 

Please email resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript to [email protected] . The deadline for internship applications is 02/28/2026. 

If you have any questions, please email them to [email protected] 

All individuals under serious consideration as interns/externs are required to be fingerprinted and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.

Description:

An internship at the Office of the Arizona Attorney General offers an unmatched opportunity to address cutting-edge legal issues, while learning from experienced appellate advocates and trial lawyers. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has jurisdiction over Arizona's Consumer Fraud Act, white collar crime, organized crime, public corruption, environmental laws, civil rights laws, and crimes committed in more than one county. The AGO also provides representation to various state agencies to ensure the protection and well-being of children and families.

We are currently accepting applications for unpaid internships.  These internships are volunteer positions, but may be eligible for public interest stipends from certain law schools.  The Office is also accepting applications for law school-funded fellowships, as well as externships for credit. 

Typical intern duties include complex legal research, drafting briefs and memoranda, participating in moot courts, and preparing for and observing depositions, hearings and trials. 

To apply: 

To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Human Resources ([email protected] ). Please note on the cover letter the Division/Section of interest. 

All individuals under serious consideration as interns/externs or for post graduate positions are required to be fingerprinted by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and complete a criminal background check through the State and Federal agencies.