Judicial Internship Program Application - Supreme Court of the United States

Supreme Court Judicial Internship Program - Application

Applicant Instructions

Complete the following form to submit your application electronically via the Internet.
Type all responses and answer all questions fully and accurately.
All requested items must be attached to your online application at the time the application is submitted.
Please submit only the items requested.
Online applications must be received by:

Fall Term - June 10
Spring Term - October 20
Summer Term - March 10

Note: Please attach to your online application your resume, candidate statement, constitutional essay, and writing sample. Alternatively, you may mail your application and supporting documents to the address listed below. All application materials must be postmarked no later than the deadlines set forth at the top of this application. Send to:

Supreme Court Fellow
Office of the Counselor to the Chief Justice
Room 5
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington, D.C. 20543

1. Candidate Information

Name:
Other Names Used:

Currently accepting applications for term:

Fall Term Start:
(earliest) End:
(latest)

Contact Information:
Current Address

Street Address:
Street Address2:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone 1:
Telephone 2: (optional)
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:

Permanent Address (Optional)

Street Address:
Street Address2:
City, State, Zip:

Academic Information:
University/School:
Major:
Minor(s):
GPA (cum.)*:
Graduation Date:
ActualAnticipated (check one)
* You must have a sealed official transcript sent from each college or university attended.

Please answer the following questions. Explain any questions answered YES, including appropriate details and resolution, in the explanatory text box below.

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense? (required)
YesNo
Have you ever been charged with a felony? (required)
YesNo
Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action by an educational institution? (required)
YesNo
Explanatory text:

2. Candidate Statement

Please attach your Candidate Statement below. The Statement should describe why you are applying for this internship, what you consider to be your major strengths and qualifications for the program, and what benefits you feel are likely to result from your participation. Your Statement MUST be in either PDF or Microsoft WORD format.

3. References

In the space below, list the names and contact information for the individuals submitting references on your behalf.

Reference #1
Name:
Street Address:
Street Address2:
City, State, Zip:

Reference #2
Name:
Street Address:
Street Address2:
City, State, Zip:

Reference #3
Name:
Street Address:
Street Address2:
City, State, Zip:

4. How Did You Learn About the Judicial Internship Program?

In the text box below, please tell us how you learned about the Judicial Internship Program.

5. Certification

I certify that all of the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.

Name: Date (mm/dd/yy):

6. Resume, Constitutional Essay, and Writing Sample

Resume

Please attach your resume below. Your resume MUST be in either PDF or Microsoft WORD format. Include the following:

Educational Background
Employment History
Volunteer Activities
Professional Activities

Attach your resume here:

Constitutional Essay

Please attach your Constitutional Essay below. Your essay should describe your view of the importance of the American constitutional system, and should be not less than two pages long. Your essay MUST be in either PDF or Microsoft WORD format.

Constitutional Essay:

Writing Sample

Please attach a copy of something you have written entirely by yourself, such as a short term paper, no longer than ten pages. All writing samples MUST be in either PDF or Microsoft WORD format.

Writing sample:

Please ensure that all required items are attached, i.e. they should
appear in the designated fields, before clicking "Submit".

Type the characters you see in the picture before clicking Submit.

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