The District of Columbia Courts, offers internships for students interested in seeking valuable experience in courts administration. Interns have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Courts’ mission to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and resolve disputes fairly and effectively in the District of Columbia. This internship is for Spring/ Summer 2025.
Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized by United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to intern in the U.S and at least 18 years old. THIS INTERNSHIP IS FOR LAW STUDENTS ONLY Preference will be given to law students that are enrolled in or have completed a mediation course. A strong desire to learn about the mediation process is required for this internship. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited law school program. The student must be able to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to track ABA credit hour requirements Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
This position is an unpaid internship. The intern's major duties are below: Preparing and filing orders, calendaring matters and understanding legal and factual issues in cases. Engage in legal research and writing on a wide variety of issues in Criminal cases. Witness the workings and day-to-day business of a busy trial court case load. Gain exposure to the decision-making process. Prepare memoranda on pending motions. Draft, edit, and file orders disposing of motions. Attend court proceedings.