Fall Internship - Public Information Office

Summary

This is a fall position with the Public Information Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Thursday, 06/05/2025, 11:59 PM EDT

Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

This job is open to

Duties

The Public Information Office serves as a contact for the press and public and as a liaison between the press and all other offices at the Court. The office issues the opinions and orders of the Court and operates a working pressroom provided for use by a resident press corps and visiting journalists. The office also provides logistical support for filming and photography projects in the building.

Interns with the Public Information Office assist with responding to public inquiries in person, on the telephone, and in writing; the assembly of the Court's orders and opinions for release to the public and to the press; monitoring news clips; press seating for Court sessions as needed; correspondence; conducting background research for public and press inquiries and briefings; assembling materials provided to press and the public; other projects as assigned; and providing general support to the office.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)

Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See:

Qualifications

The Program is competitive and draws interns from a highly qualified applicant pool. In general, interns should possess demonstrated academic achievement; ability and willingness to work closely with others; flexibility; self-sustaining motivation and initiative; and impeccable trustworthiness, discretion, and maturity. Good judgment is critical.

Internships are open to The Public - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. See .

Applicants must have completed two semesters of undergraduate study and meet one of the following criteria:

Actively enrolled in an academic program concurrent with the internship term;

Returning to a degree program immediately following the internship term; or

Participating in a federal fellowship program after the internship;

Law students and graduate students are not eligible to participate in the Supreme Court Internship program.

Preference will be given to applicants prepared to work eight-hour days, five days per week. The Public Information Office may accept interns available less than full time but at least four days per week.

Interns selected for the fall and spring terms should plan to work for 16 weeks.

Education

At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.

Additional information

Internship Program participants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

How You Will Be Evaluated

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click

Required Documents

The following documents are required:

A resume

A cover letter that explains why you are seeking a fall position with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Public Information Office and your dates of availability.

A transcript

Two letters of recommendation, upload with the application or recommenders may send to

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.