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Job Details for Student Intern

Court Name/Organization New York Eastern District Court
Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York is accepting applications for a one-year term student internship as part of the Model Intern Program (MIP) offered through the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The MIP seeks to provide talented college students with paid internships with federal courts throughout the country. The MIP focuses on providing hands-on exposure to a variety of legal and non-legal career paths within the Federal Judiciary. Through meaningful assignments, rotations, networking, training, and mentorship in various units of the court, the MIP aims to develop the next generation of Judiciary employees. Each rotation will be at last for a period of at least thirty days. This unique, year-long internship opportunity is being offered to junior and senior baccalaureate students and will be based in Brooklyn, New York. The incumbent will work full-time (no more than 40 hours/week) during the summer and part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the Fall and Spring semesters. The incumbent will report directly to the Clerk of Court and may work directly with district court federal judicial officers, court unit executives, probation and pretrial officers, and various departments within the Clerk’s Office. This position will perform or assist in the performance of a variety of functions within the federal judiciary depending on qualifications and interests. The internship will start on June 15, 2026, and will conclude no later than May 30, 2027.
Location Brooklyn, NY
Opening and Closing Dates 03/19/2026 - 04/17/2026
Appointment Type Internship/Externship
Classification Level/Grade CL 22
Salary Not specified
Announcement Number 26-14

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.