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Office of the Auditor Master Internship (Unpaid)
District of Columbia Courts
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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March 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This unpaid internship with the District of Columbia Courts offers students hands-on experience in court administration, focusing on either legal support in areas like probate and family law or accounting tasks such as reviewing financial statements and tax filings.
Interns assist the auditor master in processing cases, attending hearings, and preparing reports to help uphold justice and resolve disputes.
It's ideal for enthusiastic undergraduate, graduate, or law students majoring in political science, social services, finance, or accounting who want to build skills in a diverse court 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, graduate, or law school program
- Commitment to at least 10 hours per week
- Preference for majors in Political Science, Social Services, Finance & Accounting
- Authorization for criminal background check
- Alignment with DC Courts' values: Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency
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 10 hours per week. Actively involved in an undergraduate, graduate or law school program.
Preference will be given to students with majors in Political Science, Social Services, Finance & Accounting majors.
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. There are two
internship opportunities. The intern's major duties are below: Legal Intern Assist the auditor master in processing cases in the areas of probate, civil, tax, and family law.
Attend and participate in evidentiary hearings Research legal problems and prepare memoranda for the auditor-master Assist in resolving legal issues affecting the audit and stating of accounts Assist in the preparation of reports, which include findings of fact and conclusions of law Accounting Intern Preparing Accounts Reviewing financial statements Determining values of assets and liabilities Identifying missing documentation Reviewing federal and local tax filings
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