Office of the Auditor Master Internship (Unpaid)
About This Position
The District of Columbia Courts offers internships for students interested in seeking valuable experience in court administration. Interns have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Courts' mission to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and resolve disputes fairly and effectively in the District of Columbia. This internship is for Summer 2026.
Qualifications
Applicant must be: A U.S. Citizen or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to intern in the U.S and at least 18 years old. Must be able to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Actively involved in an undergraduate, graduate or law school program. Preference will be given to students with majors in Political Science, Social Services, Finance & Accounting majors. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required.
If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Major Duties
This position is an unpaid internship. There are two (2) internship opportunities. The intern's major duties are below: Legal Intern Assist the auditor master in processing cases in the areas of probate, civil, tax, and family law.
Attend and participate in evidentiary hearings Research legal problems and prepare memoranda for the auditor-master Assist in resolving legal issues affecting the audit and stating of accounts Assist in the preparation of reports, which include findings of fact and conclusions of law Accounting Intern Preparing Accounts Reviewing financial statements Determining values of assets and liabilities Identifying missing documentation Reviewing federal and local tax filings
Conditions of Employment
To qualify for this position, you must submit the following: 1. Resume 2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire 3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of school transcript or degree) All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
How You Will Be Evaluated
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.
Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.
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Additional Information
All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.
How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Required Documents
- Resume 2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire 3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of law school transcript or diploma)