Phillips Private Investigations & Consulting Firm (PPIC) offers a hands-on skilled training internship program for students seeking meaningful exposure to the criminal justice and investigative field. The program is designed to help students build professional skills, strengthen workplace readiness, and gain practical experience through real-world investigative support and guided learning opportunities.

Real-World Courtroom Exposure “PPIC interns from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan at Third Circuit Court on the first day of trial.”
“PPIC interns from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan on their first day at Third Circuit Court, observing the child neglect–murder trial they helped investigate through hands-on skilled training.”

Program Overview

The PPIC internship program goes beyond observation by providing hands-on skilled training in a professional investigative setting. Interns are introduced to the structure, responsibilities, and standards involved in case-based work while learning the importance of research, documentation, communication, confidentiality, and professionalism.

What Interns Learn

Through hands-on skilled training, interns may develop experience in:

  • Investigative research
  • Case file organization
  • Report writing and documentation
  • Professional communication
  • Exposure to criminal defense support work
  • Business operations and community engagement

Who the Program Serves

This program is ideal for students interested in:

  • Criminal justice
  • Pre-law or legal studies
  • Paralegal studies
  • Cybersecurity and OSINT-related work
  • Communications, media, assistants or marketing support roles

University Partnerships

PPIC has worked with students and university partners including Michigan State University, the University of Michigan–Dearborn, the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University and Harvard University. These relationships reflect our commitment to workforce development, mentorship, and practical learning opportunities.

Why It Matters

Our internship program is built to help students connect academic learning with real-world experience. We believe future professionals benefit from direct exposure to investigative work, ethical responsibility, and the realities of the justice system.

When they complete the program , they earn their Certificate of completion

Get in Touch

To learn more about the PPIC internship program, partnership opportunities, or student placement availability, contact Phillips Private Investigations & Consulting Firm.