Summer 2026 Legal Intern (Juris Doctorate)
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Position ID:
26-OGC-12900057
City:
Washington, District of Columbia
Date Posted:
2026-03-09
Expiration Time:
2026-03-23
Job Type:
Job Category:
Legal Occupations Student Trainee
Salary:
51957 - 86232 PA
Job Summary
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) is seeking motivated students for Student Internship Program. This opportunity offers meaningful work experience, professional development, and prepares students for a potential career in public service. Interns benefit from networking with fellow interns, AO staff, and professionals across the federal government. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in federal service.
Job Description
All students in the Student Internship Program must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student, taking at least a half-time academic or technical course load in an accredited 2 year or 4 year program, or in a post-secondary level program. Students must also be in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additional Qualification Requirements: In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements, applicants must also: Work well in a team environment. Have strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Be detail-oriented and have initiative to see projects through completion. Have a working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft SharePoint. Have a working knowledge of legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis. Be able to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. The Student Internship Program requires all participants to be active students. Therefore, third year law students graduating at the end of the current semester will not be considered unless they are continuing to pursue advanced studies as a degree-seeking student at the beginning of the next semester.