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 eight hours per week of educational and work experience in the District Clerk's Office.  Although these positions are unpaid, arrange with your school to receive credit for this experience.  Activities include:

• Meeting with representatives of the Federal Public Defender's Office, U.S. Attorney's Office, and U.S. Probation.
• Attending arraignment and sentencing hearings.
• Observing Court proceedings including jury selection, trial, and sentencing.
• 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.

For more information, contact the human resources department at (214) 753-2243. 

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