Employment - Internship Opportunities

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas regularly seeks students interested in participating in its Internship Program.  The program provides students interested in the legal field an opportunity to observe first hand the workings of the federal judicial system.  Internships are available in Dallas, Fort Worth, Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, San Angelo, and Wichita Falls.

The internship combines educational and work experience in the District Clerk's Office.  Although these positions are unpaid, you may be able to arrange school credit for this experience. Activities include:

• Attending arraignment and sentencing hearings.
• Observing Court proceedings including jury selection and trials.
• Attending a Naturalization ceremony.
• Touring the Court facilities, including holding cells and courtrooms.

Students of Law, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Political Economy, and Government are strongly encouraged to apply.  The Clerk's Office offers a professional environment and a strong introduction to the judicial process.

Please email your cover letter and resume to the email address below.

United States District Clerk's Office
1100 Commerce Street, Room 1452
Dallas, TX 75242 
Fax: 214-753-2247
E-mail: HumanResources@txnd.uscourts.gov