Forensic Internships

Forensic Psychology



The Forensic Panel is the premier forensic science practice in the United States. They consult on psychiatry and behavioral sciences, neuropsychology, pathology, toxicology, neuroradiology, medicine and emergency medicine issues in civil and criminal courts.

The Forensic Panel offers internships in the forensic behavioral sciences to undergraduate and graduate students. Each position represents a unique opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in a closely managed environment where you learn real-world skills. Interns for The Forensic Panel observe and participate in challenging projects that reward them with transferable experiences for future careers.

The Forensic Panel seeks creative, responsible individuals who thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment with energetic and bright colleagues. Candidates must be prepared to complement an existing team, bring their own ideas, and produce results.

The ideal candidate is an upper-level undergraduate or graduate student who is responsible, detail-oriented and self-motivated, with strong editing and research skills. Preference will be given to those with writing and publishing experience.

Deadlines and Starting Dates

The Forensic Panel offers year-round internships for which there are no deadlines. Internships are granted on a first-come first-serve basis.

Internships offer flexible schedules, allowing students to take outside classes or hold a part-time job.

All internships require a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week (typically four days a week for 5 hours, or three days a week for 7 hours). Preferred candidates are able to commit to a period of six months to one year or a greater number of hours per week.

Compensation

All internships with The Forensic Panel are on voluntary basis. There is no financial compensation or transportation reimbursement. Class credit can be earned when applicable through your university.

For more details please contact Jada J. Stewart via e-mail jstewart@forensicpanel.com or:

Click Here to visit the forensic panel internship webpage.

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Forensic Internships

Forensic Research: Help Develop The Depravity Scale (Re-post)

This is a repost of a blog item posted last year.

Dr Michael Welner is self-funding a research project entitled The Depravity Scale. The Depravity Scale research aims to establish societal standards of what makes a crime depraved, and to develop a standardized instrument based on specific characteristics of a crime that must be proven in order to merit more severe sentences. In order to make the results of this very important research generalizable, as large a subject pool as possible is required.

Dr. Michael Welner



Michael Welner, M.D. is responsible for a number of groundbreaking innovations in psychiatry. As founder and Chairman of The Forensic Panel, he devised and implemented the first peer reviewed protocols in the United States for forensic consultation. Under Dr. Welner's leadership, The Forensic Panel has achieved his vision of presenting "the last word" to retaining attorneys, opposing counsel, and the courts. This has consistently helped to resolve cases without appearance at trial.

Dr. Welner's casework has spanned numerous areas of the criminal, civil, employment, and family law, often focusing on frontier issues. Through respect for the science, and dogged investigation, Dr. Welner has promoted and embodied diligence and objectivity as a staple of the forensic examination. He has lectured on numerous forensic and clinical issues as an invited speaker of, among others, the American Bar Association, American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology, International Bar Association, Pennsylvania State Senate Judiciary Committee, and various medical center Grand Rounds, at venues around the world.

In 1996, he introduced The Forensic Echo, and originated the format of a cutting-edge, practitioner-written forensic journal that combined commentary with case and science updates with investigative reporting. More recently, Dr. Welner has pioneered the effort toward establishing a forensic definition of evil. The Depravity Scale is a history-driven forensic assessment instrument that will standardize the definition of "heinous," "atrocious," and "cruel" for purposes of fair and consistent application in criminal sentencing.

What is the Depravity Scale Research?

Judges and juries both across the United States and in other countries who decide that a crime is "depraved," "heinous," or "horrible" can assign more severe sentences. Yet there is no standardized definition for such dramatic words that courts already use. And while we may all recognize that some crimes truly separate themselves from others, there is no standard, fair way to distinguish crimes that are the worst of the worst, or "evil."

To minimize the arbitrariness of how courts determine the worst of crimes, and to eliminate bias in sentencing, the Depravity Scale research aims to establish societal standards of what makes a crime depraved, and to develop a standardized instrument based on specific characteristics of a crime that must be proven in order to merit more severe sentences.

This research will refine into the Depravity Standard, an objective measure based on forensic evidence. This instrument distinguishes not who is depraved but rather, what aspects of a given crime are depraved and the degree of a specific crime's depravity. The research will enhance fairness in sentencing, given that it is race, gender and socio-economic blind.

The research has already been guided by legal and scientific study. Now, two surveys have been developed to involve the general public in establishing societal standards of what makes a crime depraved. Phase B enables the general public to shape the specific intents, actions, and attitudes that should be included as items of the Depravity Standard instrument; and Phase C involves the general public in refining the relative weight of these items. In both surveys, all members of the general public are urged to participate. This is the first project ever developed that invites citizens' direct input to forensic science research, and the first project ever developed in which citizens shape future criminal sentencing standards.

Click Here To Read The FAQ About The Depravity Scale

What Do You Think



As the research team note: No matter who you are, where you're from, or what your personal and professional experiences are, your opinion counts in this international study to help distinguish what we all can agree on are the worst of the worst crimes.

The web-based research survey only takes about 15 minutes to complete. All of your responses are kept confidential and no personal information is ever released.

Click Here To Participate

Forensic Psychology Internship Opportunity

Overview:

The Forensic Panel is pleased to offer remote/distance internships in forensic psychology for writing, research, and various projects to undergraduate and graduate students. Each position represents a unique opportunity to advance students' knowledge and skills in a setting convenient to them that can be managed and supervised from afar.

Interns for The Forensic Panel observe and participate in challenging projects that reward them with transferable experiences to their future careers. The Forensic Panel seeks creative, responsible individuals who would appreciate a challenging, dynamic environment with energetic and bright colleagues, prepared to complement an existing team with ideas and produce result.

Our remote/distance internships offer flexible schedules, allowing students to complete tasks at their convenience with supervision through the telephone and email. Students will learn various stages of the behavioral science expert's involvement in the legal process while completing a variety of duties in forensic psychology that will involve extensive research, creative writing and many other projects that fall into the realm of the current status at The Forensic Panel.

Behavioral science, medical and legal research will consist of literature searches utilizing various databases, including PsychLit, PsycInfo, Medline, and Lexis-Nexus. Additionally, students will be expected to participate in ongoing research projects on various topics in the behavioral sciences, with possible opportunities for future publication.

The ideal candidate: is an upper-level undergraduate or graduate student who is responsible, detail-oriented and self-motivated, with strong research skills and an ability to work as part of a team. Preference will be given to those with writing and publishing experience.

How to Apply:

To be considered, submit your resume, cover letter stating your career goals, interests, and educational accomplishments and at least two writing samples to: Shahawna Kim, Project Manager, at

skim@forensicpanel.com

All materials should be in Microsoft Word Document format or Rich Text format.

Deadlines and Starting Dates:

The practice offers year-round internships. There are no deadlines. Internships are granted on a first-come first-serve basis. Preference is given to students who can commit to the most active participation. Six month internship is preferred.

Compensation:

All internships with The Forensic Panel are on voluntary basis. There is no financial compensation. Class credit can be earned when applicable through your university.

International Students Internships at The Forensic Panel are for permanent legal residents of the United States or Canada.