The successful candidate will work with a Judicial Officer and will assist in legal research and other tasks related to the operations and functions of the bench. The internship program is a hybrid of remote and in-person depending on the needs of the Judicial Officer you intern for. 
The summer Judicial Internship Program is an 8-week program that runs from Monday, June 3, 2024 to Friday, July 26, 2024.

Please note: This is an unpaid internship; it is a volunteer opportunity.Enrichment activities such as in-person and virtual presentations on various departments in the Court; visits to various Courtrooms. May include meetings with legal professionals with expertise in specific areas of law, at the discretion of the Judicial Officer you intern for.This program is designed to provide law students, undergraduate students, and recent high school graduates with first-hand opportunities to gain exposure to Court processes in the judicial branch of government. Applicants must be 18 years old and above, and must be enrolled in college or in an accredited Law School program. Applicants must be eligible to work the United States.This program is mainly organized in the summer; however, some opportunities are available throughout the year. Please indicate your time frame of interest.
 
Note:
If selected for an Intern placement, you agree to complete the following PRIOR to beginning your internship.

• Internship Information Form
• Live Scan fingerprint clearance
• Security Background Clearance
• Form I-9
• Court Orientation

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire is required.
 
Electronic copies of your resume, a writing sample, recent transcripts, and a cover letter introducing yourself and what you hope to gain from the Internshipexperience must also be submitted as attachments to this application submission.
 
Placements will be made in the spring for the summer session.
The Court is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for this opportunity without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. The Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants challenged with disabilities. If you are challenged with a disability as defined by the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act or the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and will be requesting an accommodation in the application process, please contact Renee Hughes or Pam McGee at rhughes@scscourt.org or pmcgee@scscourt.org or (408) 882-2703 to discuss your request. TDD communication is available by calling (408) 882-2787.