2027 Spring Internship - Clerk's Office

Summary

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.

Duties

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.

Qualifications and evaluation

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 https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13047320

Education

At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.

How to apply

You must upload the cover letter, resume, transcript, and two letters of recommendation. These documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 09/26/2026, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Required documents

The following documents are required: 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 internships@supremecourt.gov.

Additional information

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