Summary
This is an internship position with the Library of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Sunday, 06/07/2026, 11:59 PM ET
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
The Supreme Court Library was officially created in 1935 when the Supreme Court Building opened. The Library's primary mission is to assist the Justices in fulfilling their constitutional responsibilities by supporting their wide-ranging legal and non-legal research needs. The Library has a staff of thirty-one, a collection of over 650,000 print materials, and access to a wide variety of electronic resources.
Interns in the Library assist full-time Library employees with a variety of tasks, including collections management, digitization, metadata creation, and technology projects.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
- Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov
Qualifications
This program is competitive and draws interns from a highly qualified applicant pool. In general, interns should possess demonstrated academic achievement; ability and willingness to work closely with others; flexibility; self-sustaining motivation and initiative; and impeccable trustworthiness, discretion, and maturity. Good judgment is critical. Internships are open to The Public - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. See https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/public.
- Applicants must have completed two semesters of undergraduate study and meet one of the following criteria:
- Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's program for the entirety of the internship term;
- Returning to a Bachelor's program immediately following the internship term; or
- Participating in a federal fellowship program after the internship;
- Law students and graduate students are not eligible to participate in the Supreme Court Internship program.
- Preference will be given to applicants prepared to work eight-hour days, five days per week. Some offices may accept interns available less than full time but at least four days per week.
- Interns selected for the fall and spring terms should plan to work for 16 weeks.
Education
At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.
Additional information
Internship Program participants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
How You Will Be Evaluated
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12965711
Required Documents
The following documents are required:
- A resume
- A cover letter that explains why you are seeking an internship position with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Library and your dates of availability
- A transcript
- Two letters of recommendation, upload with the application or recommenders may send to internships@supremecourt.gov
How to Apply
The required documents and the completion of the online questionnaire are required and must be received by the closing date, 06/07/2026, in order to be considered. Please submit only these required documents.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.
Next steps
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.