2027 Spring Internship - Clerk's Office

About the role

This is a full-time position with the Clerk's Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Saturday, 09/26/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

What you will do

• This is an internship position with the Clerk's Office of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington D.C. Interns in the Clerk's Office provide assistance in responding to case-related inquiries from attorneys and litigants, both in-person and on the telephone.
• They also assist the full-time Clerk's Office employees with a wide variety of tasks, including the processing and maintenance of Court filings and records.
• Interns have responsibilities wholly distinct from the case work of the Supreme Court and do not work directly with the Justices or on cases pending before the Court.
• Interns will perform administrative support duties, such as answering phones, filing, and responding to inquiries from members of the public.

Education

At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.

How you will be evaluated

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click ***

Documents you must provide

• A resume A cover letter that explains why you are seeking an internship position with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Clerk's Office, expected graduation date for Bachelor's degree (month and year), and your dates of availability with total number of available weeks and proposed start and end dates.
• A transcript Two letters of recommendation, upload with the application or recommenders may send to ***.

What to expect next

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.

Additional information

Internship Program participants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit.