Make a difference in your career: Consider joining the federal Judiciary. We are seeking a diverse group of people with an interest in the important work of ensuring equal justice under law. Opportunities await in many locations across the United States for people with a variety of skills.
Benefits and Compensation
The federal Judiciary offers a competitive compensation package. Total compensation includes not only the numbers you see on your paycheck but also the hidden value provided by your employee benefits. This unseen part of your paycheck adds significantly to the overall value of your compensation.
Career Possibilities
From information technology to human resources or case administration, jobs in the federal Judiciary are wide and varied. Learn more about some of the job possibilities by exploring our career profiles page.
Positions Open
Term Law Clerk (Magistrate Judge)
Term Law Clerk (Magistrate Judge)
Internships with District Court
IT Student Intern
The United States District for the District Court of Delaware is accepting applications for a student internship with the information technology department. The position includes administrative and operational duties that provide an opportunity to gain hands-on work experience. The Information Systems Student Intern is a member of the information technology team and performs various end user support activities. The incumbent provides day-to-day support for end users, installs and configures computer hardware and software programs, and performs routine troubleshooting.
Model Internship Program
The United States District for the District Court of Delaware is accepting applications for a one-year term student internship as part of the Model Intern Program (MIP) offered through the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. The MIP was established to expand applicant pools and increase access to opportunities within the Judiciary. The MIP fosters excellence and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds present within the Judiciary and the communities it serves. The program is designed to address barriers to opportunity unrelated to merit, talent, or qualifications, ensuring that individuals have the chance to pursue opportunities based on their skills and abilities. By mitigating challenges created by income disparities, the program seeks to provide equitable access to opportunities. The MIP provides opportunities for talented college students to compete for paid internships with federal courts throughout the country, preparing them for future employment opportunities within the Judiciary.
This unique, year-long internship is being offered to junior and senior undergraduate students and will be headquartered at Wilmington, Delaware. The MIP internship begins on June 15, 2026 and concludes by May 30, 2027. The intern will work full-time (no more than 40-hours/week) during the summer semester and part-time (no more than 20-hours/week) during the fall and spring semesters. The intern will have a rotation with the following court units: District Court, Bankruptcy Court and Probation and Pretrial Services for the District of Delaware. The intern will report directly to the Clerk of Court for the District of Delaware.