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Judicial Law Clerk to Chief Judge Michael P. Allen

U.S. Courts · 🇺🇸 Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Onsite · $85,447 - $158,322/year
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Position Overview

Location: 🇺🇸 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Compensation: $85,447 - $158,322/year
Position: Senior
Type: Internship
Practice Area: General Practice
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: Apr 17, 2026

Internship Description

To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must be a law school graduate no later than date of appointment, and have demonstrated one of the following accomplishments or proficiencies: Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools; Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school; Participation in a veterans law clinic, veterans law classes or moot court competition; Experience working in the judiciary or practicing veteran's law; Proficiency in legal studies that, in the opinion of the appointing judge, is the equivalent of one of the above. Position Grade Levels: Bar membership is required for appointment at the CS 12 or 13 level. One year of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS 12 level. Two years of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS 13 level. Legal Work Experience: Legal work experience for this position means progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school.

Requirements

To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must be a law school graduate no later than date of appointment, and have demonstrated one of the following accomplishments or proficiencies: Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools; Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school; Participation in a veterans law clinic, veterans law classes or moot court competition; Experience working in the judiciary or practicing veteran's law; Proficiency in legal studies that, in the opinion of the appointing judge, is the equivalent of one of the above. Position Grade Levels: Bar membership is required for appointment at the CS 12 or 13 level. One year of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS 12 level. Two years of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS 13 level. Legal Work Experience: Legal work experience for this position means progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school.

Perks & Benefits

Legal internship experience, Professional mentorship, Career development, Academic credit opportunities

Compensation

$85,447 - $158,322/year

Practice Area

General Practice

Application Contact

Contact: U.S. Courts Internship Coordinator

Application Deadline

April 17, 2026

Employment Type

Intern

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