Junior DA Program
The Fairbanks District Attorney’s Office is excited to announce the second year of the Junior District Attorney Program beginning in Summer 2024!
Running June 5, 2024, through July 10, 2024, students will come to the Fairbanks DA’s office every Wednesday for several hours. There, with their peers, they will get an opportunity to shadow real prosecutors and learn about the criminal justice system. Students should be prepared to observe court hearings, help with real cases, meet judges, and interact with law enforcement and other justice professionals. This exciting, fast-paced program will introduce you to the ins and outs of the legal and criminal justice professions and provide you with a unique opportunity to meet other like-minded students and make a difference in your community! A final session and family-friendly graduation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024.
This program is open to all incoming 9th through 12th grade students, as well as recently graduated students, in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, including RAVEN, BEST, IDEA, and all other homeschool students.
To apply, please click on the form link below – note that a parent/guardian or other authorized person will need to fill out a portion of the form giving you permission to attend and participate.
You can also drop off your application and permission slip in person to the Fairbanks District Attorney’s Office located at 510 2nd Avenue, Suite 200.
Applications are due Friday, April 26, 2024 by 5pm. Seats are limited and applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis! Apply today!
For those accepted to the program, an informational session via Zoom will be held in May for all students and their parents/guardians.