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Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Internship (Unpaid)
District of Columbia Courts
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Job Description
Summary
This unpaid internship offers college students hands-on experience in a court program that helps people resolve small disputes through mediation, like assisting with case management and observing mediation sessions in the District of Columbia Courts.
You'll support the team by handling tasks such as distributing information to mediators and learning how court-based dispute resolution works.
It's ideal for enthusiastic undergraduates studying law, conflict resolution, or related fields who want to build skills in a diverse, public-service environment.
Key Requirements
- U.S. Citizen or authorized by USCIS to intern in the U.S.
- At least 18 years old.
- Actively enrolled in an undergraduate program.
- Commitment to 6-8 hours per week over 1-2 days.
- Preference for majors in Law, Court Administration, Conflict Resolution, or related fields.
- Authorization for criminal background check, including release of adult criminal record.
Full Job Description
The District of Columbia Courts offers internships for students interested in seeking valuable experience in court administration.
Interns have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Courts' mission to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and resolve disputes fairly and effectively in the District of Columbia.
This internship is for Summer 2026. Applicant must be: A U.S. Citizen or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to intern in the U.S and at least 18 years old.
Must be able to commit a minimum of 6-8 hours per week over one to two days a week. Actively involved in an undergraduate program.
Preference will be given to students with majors in Law, Court Administration, Conflict Resolution majors or related fields.
Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required.
If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Major Duties:
This position is an unpaid internship working with the Small Claims Branch of the Multi-Door Division. The branch is responislbe for providing mediation and resloutions services to the community.
The intern's major duties are below: Small Claims Mediation Program Intern Assist the Program manager with supportive tasks associated with the mediation case mangement process.
Observe various roles for operating and administering a court based mediation program. Observe and learn about the mediation process.
Assist with the mediation information sheet and its distribution by email to associated mediators.
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