About this role
Job SummaryThe District of Columbia Courts offers internships for students interested in seeking valuable experience in court administration. Interns have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Court's mission to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and resolve disputes fairly and effectively in the District of Columbia. This unpaid internship is for Fall/Winter 2026.
QualificationsRequirements: Enrolled or formally accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university. Students majoring in Law, Court Administration, Conflict Resolution or related fields. 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, Fairness, Integrity, Respect and Transparency.
Major DutiesThis position is an unpaid internship working with the Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division. The interns major duties are below: Small Claims Mediation Program Intern Assist the Program manager with supportive asks associated with the mediation case management process. Observe various roles for operating and administering a court based mediation program. Observe and learn about the mediation process. Assist with the Mediation information sheet and its distribution by email to associated mediators. Position is flexible to focus the duties to meet the interests and goals of the intern.RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen or authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to intern in the United States. Must be 18 years of age or older. The selected candidate must undergo a background check and security investigation. Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week. Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student.