United States District Court for the District of Delaware
High School Summer
Fellowship Program
The United States District Court for the District of Delaware is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for its High School Summer Fellowship Program for Summer 2026.
Students accepted into this program will work for four weeks, beginning on July 6, 2026, and ending on July 31, 2026. They will work in chambers with Judges of the District Court and/or with other federal employees who work with the Court. The fellows will also have the opportunity to observe District Court proceedings and meet leaders in the Delaware legal system. The fellows will be paid $400 per week, or $1,600 for the four-week program.
Students who will be juniors or seniors in a New Castle County, Delaware high school in the 2026-2027 school year (current sophomores or juniors), and who are either U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders, are eligible to apply to the program. Those interested in applying to the program should submit the following by e-mail: (1) the completed application; (2) their school transcript; and (3) at least one letter of recommendation (though the student may submit more than one) from either a teacher or other counselor at their school to the individual below:
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Samantha Miller J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building 844 N. King Street Unit 28, Room 2325 Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 573-4591 HSFP@ded.uscourts.gov |
Applications are due no later than April 1, 2026. We encourage applicants to submit their complete applications in advance of that date to ensure that all documents have been received and uploaded successfully. Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview process before final selection decisions are made.