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The United States Probation & Pretrial Services Office for the Western District of Michigan is currently seeking qualified applicants for our Student Internship Program. This position will provide administrative, technical, and clerical support to staff in a wide range of areas, including assisting probation officers with conducting investigations, compiling criminal histories, and coordinating information with collateral agencies. This is an excellent opportunity for students to develop professional skills while gaining practical, hands-on experience and exposure to the federal government. Our office currently employs approximately 50 employees and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, with branch offices in Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Marquette, MI. 

The 2026-2027 Student Internship Program commences in June 2026 and concludes by the end of June 2027. Internship availability is dependent on budget. The duration of an internship will vary and may range from a minimum of six months to a maximum of one year time frame, with preferred availability of two academic semesters. All internships are temporary, part-time, intermittent positions (pay is based upon actual hours worked). Internship schedules and work hours will be based on the needs of the office and the selected applicant’s availability, generally between 12-32 hours per week. This position is not eligible for employee benefit and leave programs.

For application procedures and further position details, please visit our website: www.miwp.uscourts.gov (Employment). 

To be considered, qualified applicants must submit the following in PDF format: 

  • Resume
  • Letter of Interest (cannot exceed two pages) that addresses your long-term goals, what you hope to learn from our office during the internship period, and how your knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience relates to the position requirements. The letter should also include available work hours and the semesters for which you are applying.
  • Completed AO 78-Federal Judicial Branch Employment Application (must also include responses to the Optional Background Information-Questions 19, 20 and 21)
  • Copy of undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate degree transcripts (unofficial copies accepted at application)
  • Copy of college/university intern program requirements (if applicable) on college/university letterhead

In addition, you will be asked to complete: 

  • Reference Contact Information Form (please provide current contact information for three professional references) 
  • Supplemental Application Questions
  • Aptitude Assessment (5 minutes)

Qualified applicants must upload each required document separately in pdf format via the Student Intern #25-04 Application Link found on our www.miwp.uscourts.gov website. The AO-78 form can also be found on our website. 

  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • All information provided by applicant is subject to verification. False statements or omissions of information on any application materials or inability to meet conditions of employment may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
  • This office will contact references, including former employers, for top candidates. The Court reserves the right to contact additional references other than those provided by the applicant.
  • If you need assistance, please email our HR Department at   HR_Probation@miwp.uscourts.gov.
  • We will only communicate with those qualified applicants who are selected to advance through the process.