Employment and internship programs bring opportunity at Courthouse
A group of 70 high school and college students from Brooklyn had an opportunity to have “Lunch with a Judge” with Hon. Deborah Dowling as part of the Kings County Courts Student Employment and Internship Program on Tuesday.
The program, which has lasted for more than 20 years now, picks kids nominated by local community organizations for a six week paid summer internship. This year’s group is the largest group yet and they are placed in various spots in the court system based on their skills.
“These are really dedicated young people who want to do something with their lives,” said court spokesperson Izetta Johnson.
Justice Dowling has participated in the summer program throughout much of its existence. She mentors one student each summer who is especially motivated to become a lawyer and presides over mock trials and serves as a judge during competitions