The 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 internship is for Fall/Winter 2026.
Duties
This position is an unpaid internship working with the Office of the Auditor Master. This division has opportunities in two areas: Legal and Accounting. Legal Intern The legal intern will assist the Auditor Master in processing cases in the area of probate, civil, tax & family law. The interns major duties are: Assist the team by attending and participating in status and evidentiary hearings. Assist the team with researching legal problems and preparing memoranda for the auditor master. Assist in resolving legal issues affecting the audit and stating of accounts. Assist in the preparation of reports, which includes findings of fact and conclusions of law. Position is flexible to focus the duties to meet the interests and goals of the intern. Accounting Intern The accounting intern will assist the Audit Master with the following: Preparing accounts Reviewing financial statements Determining values of assets and liabilities Identifying missing documentation Reviewing federal and local tax filings
Qualifications
A U.S. Citizen or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to intern the U.S. and at least 18 years old. Must be able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week. Actively involved in an undergraduate, graduate or professional program. Targeting Major(s): Undergraduate - Political Science/Pre-Law, Social Work, Finance & Accounting Graduate - Political Science, Social Work, Finance & Accounting Majors. All levels of law students (1L, 2L, and 3L) 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.
Education
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Additional requirements
Background and security investigations are required. 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.
How to apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
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