The Judicial Branch Experiential Learning Programs offer students from high school to law school a variety of meaningful placement opportunities to gain valuable experience as well as develop skills appropriate to their career path.
Positions are available for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Key Dates for Summer 2025
Application opens March 7 and closes March 28
Positions start May 15 and end August 8
Compensation – positions are unpaid but participants can submit for reimbursement for parking and travel expenses. (Position may be SEA eligible for Yale College students)
Overview of possible Intern Placements (more listed here)
- Clerk’s Office – GA (Criminal), and JD (Criminal, Civil, Family)
- Pre-Trial Services
- Office of Victim Services
- and more
Minimum Qualifications:
- be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning or have graduated within 1 year of applying for the internship;
- be a student in good standing;
- be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per month (preferably 10 hours per week, two five hour days);
- have the ability to work with diverse populations;
- maintain high level of confidentiality;
- possess excellent written and oral communication skills; and
- must be willing to travel in state.
The Office of Career Strategy posts job listings for the convenience of students. The University does not endorse or recommend employers and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. The University explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about job listings or the accuracy of the information provided by the employer. The University is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of off-campus employment without limitation. It is the responsibility of students to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment and to thoroughly research the facts and reputation of each organization to which they are applying. Students should be prudent and use common sense and caution when applying for or accepting any position. All concerns and issues related to job and/or internship opportunities, including those posted within the Yale Career Link, should be addressed promptly via email to the Office of Career Strategy.
