Be part of the cutting edge in Forensic Science
Internship Opportunities
The North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory (NLCL) internship program allows rising collegiate and graduate students an opportunity to perform actual tasks routinely done at a forensic laboratory in the forensic biology, forensic toxicology, and drug chemistry sections.
An intern will select one discipline and then work on a project in that section but will have the opportunity to observe other sections.
The duration of the unpaid internship is 200-300 hours with a minimum of 20 hours per week being spent in the laboratory.
Application Process
All interested applicants are encouraged to complete the internship application.
Upon receipt of the completed application by the NLCL, an interview will be scheduled before acceptance.
The interview may be conducted either in person or over the phone.
Qualified candidates must:
1. Be U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are eligible to work in the United States.
2. Be enrolled in a class at their university for which he/she will receive credit
3. Have insurance through his/her university or other means
DNA Intern - Spring 2019
“This internship gave me a great insight into what actually takes place in the DNA section of a forensics lab. Not only was I conducting my own experiment but I also got the chance to watch other analysts work on real casework which was enjoyable.”
Toxicology Summer Intern - 2020