New Jersey Courts · 1 month ago
Unpaid Legal Intern (Summer 2026 Cohort)
Cape May, NJ
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerNew Jersey Courts is a judicial organization that emphasizes independence, integrity, and quality service. They are seeking interns for their Summer 2026 Unpaid Legal Intern Program, which offers a structured experience with Superior Court Judges, providing practical insight into various divisions of the judicial process.
GovernmentLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Learn many aspects of case processing and gain practical experience and valuable insight into the judicial process in Civil, General Equity (Chancery), Criminal, and Family Divisions
Serve for the full duration of the summer program which will start on June 1, 2026, and conclude on July 31, 2026
Be onsite for a minimum of ten (10) hours per week during the program
Travel within the multicounty vicinage as modules may be hosted in Atlantic City, Mays Landing, and Cape May Court House
Qualification
Required
Students who are attending an accredited college or university are encouraged to apply
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position
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
Unpaid intern applicants who are 18 years of age or older must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting
Preferred
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
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is helpful
Benefits
Many schools will give course credit for work experience.
Company
New Jersey Courts
New Jersey Courts is a government institution that offers legal proceedings, criminal trials, assistance and case resolution.
Founded in 1947
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Antoinette Rinaldi
DIRECTOR HUDSON COUNTY IDRC
Gilberto Velasquez
Assistant Chief Probation Officer
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