Department: Judicial Branch
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range: $51957 - $86232 Per Year
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.
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Qualifications: 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.
How to Apply: As indicated above, to apply for this position, you must complete an Application Package, which includes: Your resume - including your college, major/area of study, and anticipated graduation date. Citizenship - include country of citizenship on resume. A completed Occupational Assessment Questionnaire. Transcripts showing you are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student in either an undergraduate or graduate level program and must have completed at least one year of undergraduate education beyond high school. The transcript must show an overall GPA of at least 3.0. The complete application package must be submitted by 03/23/2026 to receive consideration. Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12900057.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-23