Unpaid Legal Intern (Summer 2027)

Unpaid Legal Intern (Summer 2027)

This listing closes on 3/1/2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

New Jersey Courts

Salary

$0.00 Hourly

Location

Monmouth Vicinage, 71 Monument Park, Freehold, NJ

Job Type

Unpaid Intern

Job Number

2026-13647

Central Office/Vicinage

Monmouth Vicinage

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

3/1/2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Description

• If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

• When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

• The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

• The Monmouth Vicinage is recruiting students with an interest in law and justice for our Unpaid Legal Intern Program's Summer 2027 Cohort. This is a structured, 9-week experience with our vicinage's Superior Court Judges. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn many aspects of case processing and gain practical experience and valuable insight into the judicial process in our Civil, General Equity (Chancery), Criminal, and Family Divisions. Selected candidates are expected to serve for the full duration of the summer program which will start on June 7, 2027, and conclude on August 6, 2027. Interns are expected onsite for a minimum of ten (10) hours per week during the program.

• While preference will be given to candidates who are available for the entire 9-week program, applicants with limited availability may be considered for shortened unpaid legal intern opportunities depending on space and operational needs.

• Ideal candidates will be organized, detailed-oriented individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal, legal research, and writing skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is helpful.

• Note: Satisfactory completion of one year of law school or current enrollment as a first-year law student with substantial legal writing experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Students who are attending an accredited college or university. Many schools will give course credit for work experience. Please check with your school regarding receiving credit for unpaid internship work experience.

• Supplemental Information

• Physical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

• Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

• Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

• Special Note: Unpaid intern applicants who are 18 years of age or older must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.