Job Details for Student Intern
| Court Name/Organization | Delaware District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District for the District Court of Delaware 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 United States Courts. The MIP was established to expand applicant pools and increase access to opportunities within the Judiciary. The MIP fosters excellence and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds present within the Judiciary and the communities it serves. The program is designed to address barriers to opportunity unrelated to merit, talent, or qualifications, ensuring that individuals have the chance to pursue opportunities based on their skills and abilities. By mitigating challenges created by income disparities, the program seeks to provide equitable access to opportunities. The MIP provides opportunities for talented college students to compete for paid internships with federal courts throughout the country, preparing them for future employment opportunities within the Judiciary. This unique, year-long internship is being offered to junior and senior undergraduate students and will be headquartered at Wilmington, Delaware. The MIP internship begins on June 15, 2026 and concludes by May 30, 2027. The intern will work full-time (no more than 40-hours/week) during the summer semester and part-time (no more than 20-hours/week) during the fall and spring semesters. The intern will have a rotation with the following court units: District Court, Bankruptcy Court and Probation and Pretrial Services for the District of Delaware. The intern will report directly to the Clerk of Court for the District of Delaware. |
| Location | Wilmington, DE |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 03/26/2026 - 04/23/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Internship/Externship |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 22 |
| Salary | $35,910 - $44,887 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 26-6 |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.