Closing Date: 26th September, 2025
Description:
Summary:The District of Columbia Court of Appeals (DCCA) provides early intervention mandatory appellate mediation to explore resolution of administrative, civil, probate, and family law matters. The Appellate Mediation Program selects, trains, and oversees seasoned attorney mediators that serve as neutrals and oversees a panel of pro bono mediation counsel that provide limited scope representation to pro se litigants that wish to participate in mediation.
This internship is for Spring 2026.
Duties:
This position is an unpaid internship. The intern's major duties are below:
- Learn about the practical and skills-based aspects of mediation
- Attend court provided mediation training sessions
- Research and draft memoranda on procedural and legal points of law
- Conduct docket research
- Assist the mediation program coordinator with reviewing and screening prospective matters to determine whether they are appropriate for mediation
- Observing court mediation sessions
- Attend professional association meetings and assist with projects
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- Background and security investigation are required.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited law school program.
- Must commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week.
To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:
- Resume
- Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
- Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of law school transcript or degree)
All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Students interested in applying for the internship should submit a resume and transcript to: EChaney@dcappeals.gov attention: Elizabeth Chaney, Mediation Officer/Acting Program Coordinator.
Qualifications:
Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized by United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to intern in the U.S and at least 18 years old.
This Internship Is for Law Students Only
Preference Will Be Given to Law Students that Are Enrolled in Or Have Completed a Mediation Course. a Strong Desire to Learn About the Mediation Process Is Required for This Internship.
Applicant Must Be Enrolled in An Accredited Law School Program.
The Student Must Be Able to Commit a Minimum of 10 Hours per Week to Track Aba Credit Hour Requirements
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.
Education:
To Qualify Based on Education, Upload a Copy of Your Law School 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://www.Ed.Gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-Visitus-Forrecog.Html.
