Judicial Intern
Superior Court, County of Santa Clara See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Internship
- Superior Court of CA, County of Santa Clara, CA
- Definition/Description
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 in-person and remote 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 1, 2026 to Friday, July 24, 2026.
Please note: This is an unpaid internship; it is a volunteer opportunity.- Typical Tasks/Representative Duties
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.
- Employment Standards/Typical Qualifications
This program is mainly organized in the summer; however, some opportunities are available throughout the year.
Note:
If selected for an Intern placement, you agree to complete the following PRIOR to beginning your placement.- Internship Application
- Live Scan fingerprint and Security Background Clearance
- Court Orientation (first day of the program)
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 Internship experience must also be submitted as attachments to this application submission. Failure to submit the required materials will result in an incomplete application and will not be considered.
Placements will be made in the spring for the summer program.
The Court is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment 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 with disabilities. If you are disabled as defined by the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act or the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and will be requesting an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hresources@scscourt.org or call (408) 882-2700, to discuss your request. TDD communication is available by calling (408) 882-2787.
