Job Details for Student Intern
| Court Name/Organization | West Virginia Southern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court and Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of West Virginia 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 U.S. 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, such as income disparities, ensuring that individuals have a chance to pursue opportunities based on their merit, talent, and qualifications. 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 Charleston, West Virginia. The MIP internship begins on June 16, 2025, or June 30, 2025, and concludes by May 30, 2026. 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 report directly to the Clerk of Court of the U.S. District Court in Charleston, WV and will rotate among the chambers of Chief U.S. District Judge Frank W. Volk, the chambers of Chief Bankruptcy Judge B. McKay Mignault, the Clerk’s Office of the District Court, the Clerk’s Office of the Bankruptcy Court, and the U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office to maximize exposure to the diverse career opportunities within the Judiciary. |
| Location | Charleston, WV |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 02/28/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Internship/Externship |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 22 |
| Salary | $32,269 - $39,660 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 25-CO-02 |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.