Judicial interns work full or part time in a judge’s chambers. Judges in courts all over the country and at all levels hire judicial interns. Some chambers may allow students to work remotely for all or part of their internship hours.
Intern workload typically varies based on the court and caseload; however, common duties of a trial court intern may include reviewing motions, researching applicable law, and drafting memoranda to assist the judge. A trial court intern may also attend hearings or trials and assist with research and drafting of a judge’s opinions.
Duties of an appellate court intern may include reviewing case records, researching applicable law, and drafting memoranda to assist the judge with decision-making. An appellate intern may also attend oral arguments and assist with research and drafting the judge’s opinions.
Academic credit may be available for judicial internships. Some internships may offer a stipend.