About the role#
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is hiring student interns for the Winter and Summer 2027 terms. You will work directly with the library team to manage historical court records and support daily operations. This is a paid, full-time, on-site position based in Washington, DC.
What you'll do#
- Identify, categorize, digitize, and catalogue historical court publications, photographs, and records.
- Enhance digital access to the library collections.
- Assist with basic cataloging and classification tasks.
- Support general library operations.
- Participate in training on legal reference and research best practices.
- Observe the federal judicial process by attending oral arguments and watching court proceedings.
What you'll need#
- You must be a motivated student.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Schedule: Core business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- This role is on-site and full-time.
About United States Courts
The United States Courts system operates across the nation to safeguard constitutional rights and liberties. The organization handles civil disputes, federal criminal cases, and bankruptcy proceedings while managing probation and pretrial services. It consists of the Supreme Court, courts of appeals, district courts, and various support agencies. Staff members include judges, clerks, public defenders, and administrative specialists based in offices like the headquarters in Washington, DC.
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