See First Hand What Another Country’s Legal System Looks Like. The law is an extensive, detailed topic even for experts or those very familiar with policies and practices. To have the chance to intern abroad in another country’s criminal justice system, and work side-by-side local professionals, is a unique experience that will provide great insight into the country and culture as a whole.

Eliminate Cultural Biases and Preconceived Notions. By taking an in depth look into another culture’s criminal justice system, you will better understand their society and culture. This will provide you with rational explanations for customs that you may find different, and will help to rid any judgements you may have held before visiting, which will ultimately make you a more culturally sensitive individual.

Take Home What You Learned: Through criminal justice internships abroad, you will develop an understanding of international law that will help you decipher moral and legal issues within your own country. You will be able to develop a humanitarian perspective that will help better the world as a whole. Not to mention, criminology internships abroad will be rewarding in more ways than one, meaning your hard work will truly pay off in the long run.