Closing Date: 19th November, 2026

Description:

Position Information:
Judicial Externship for Law Students

Deadline to Apply:
Deadline to Apply for This Recruitment Is Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. Pst.

This Recruitment Is Open to External Law Student Candidates. This Recruitment Will Be Used to Fill Current Judicial Externship Opportunities for The Spring 2027 Term.

Opportunity Details
About Orange County Superior Court
The Orange County Superior Court Was Established in 1893 and Maintains Jurisdiction Over a Wide Range of Matters, with Our Flagship Location Being the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, with Additional Courthouses Located in Orange (lamoreaux), Newport Beach (harbor), Fullerton (north), and Westminster (west), as The Fifth-Largest Trial Court in The United States and The Third-Largest Court of General Jurisdiction in California. We Have More than 140 Judicial Officers and Over 1,500 Staff with An Operating Budget of Nearly $280 Million.

Our Court Is Recognized for Innovation, Resource Advancements, and Community Focus While Managing Over Half a Million Case Filings Annually and Serving a Population Exceeding Three Million. the Court's Judges, Commissioners, and Employees Are Recognized for Their High Standards of Achievement, Integrity, Modernization, and Diversity. the Court Is Committed to Ensuring Equal Access to Court Services and Enhancing Public Confidence in The Court System.

To Learn More About the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Visit Our Homepage at Www.Occourts.Org.

About the Position:
Assignment as A Student Extern Are Geared Towards Highly Motivated and Self-Reliant Individuals Who Prefer the Low-Profile, Behind-The-Scenes Role of The Legal Researcher in The Adjudicatory Process. the Assignment Is Ideal for Those Who Thrive on Engaging in Analytical Reasoning Through Communication of The Written Word. Duties May Include: Drafting Objective Memoranda on Civil, Criminal, Family Law, and Juvenile Matters; Performing Legal Research on A Variety of Civil, Criminal, Family Law, and Juvenile Matters; Reviewing and Preparing Tentative Rulings for Law & Motion Calendars; and Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Please Note that In Order to Avoid Any Appearance of Impropriety or Favoritism During the Externship, Externs Are Prohibited from Working for Lawyers, Law Firms, District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, or County Counsel Unless Otherwise Authorized by The Chair of The Extern Committee or His or Her Designee in Consultation with The Extern's Mentor. During the Externship, Externs Are Also Prohibited from Engaging in Other Outside Employment that Would Conflict with Their Duties as Externs, Pose a Conflict of Interest, or Are Incompatible with Their Role in The Court.

Minimum Qualifications:
Requirements:

Currently Enrolled in Law School.
Submit a Completed Online Application Including Education Field and Contact Information.
Complete Supplemental Questions.
Attach a Cover Letter
Attach a Resume
Attach Current School Transcripts in Pdf Format. Unofficial Transcripts Are Acceptable as Long as The Document Shows Your Full Name and The School's Name.
Attach a Writing Sample. Submit a Writing Sample that Must Be Written and Edited Solely by The Applicant and Must Be a Minimum of Five Pages in Length.

Additional Information:
Application Process:

All Applicants Are Required to Submit a Completed Online Application, Have the Proper Attachments, and Answer the Supplemental Questionnaire and Supplemental Questionnaire. to Learn More About how To Create an Application, Click Here.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Orange County Superior Court Provides Reasonable Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities, upon Request. Please Contact the Human Resources Department at Hr Staffing@occourts.Org if You Feel that You Will Need a Reasonable Accommodation for Any Aspect of The Selection Process.

Background Check:
A Thorough Background Check Will Be Conducted, Including but Not Limited to Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Driving Record, Criminal Record, Litigation, Judgment or Verdict, and Financial/credit Information. Fingerprints of Candidates Are Also Taken as Part of Our Background Check Process.

Status Notifications
You Will Be Notified by Email During the Process of This Recruitment Through Government Jobs.Com. Some Email Accounts Have Been Known to Place Our Emails in The Spam/junk Folder. Please Check Your Email Spam/junk Folders and Accept Emails Ending with Government Jobs.Com and Occourts.Org. if Your Information Changes, Please Update Your Profile at Http://www.Governmentjobs.Com/.

Questions?
If You Have Any Questions About the Application or System You May Contact Human Resources at Hr Staffing@occourts.Org, or If You Have Questions About These Program Requirements or Outside Employment, Please Contact the Extern Coordinator at Judicial Extern@occourts.Org.