• "Access to Justice" 2026 Summer Internship Application

    The application deadline is February 1st, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Applications submitted after this date may be considered on a rolling basis.

  • Summer 2026 Superior Court Internship Program

  • Thank you for your interest in the "Access to Justice" program. We are currently seeking volunteers for the Summer of 2026 in the Bay Area. If you are interested in interning in Los Angeles, please contact jkalish@LASuperiorCourt.org.

    Please be aware that this program is neither an AmeriCorps program nor a JusticeCorps program and is run exclusively on a volunteer basis. If you are interested in applying to serve during the academic year as a JusticeCorps student member, please apply here: https://www.bayareajusticecorps.org/opportunities

    Specific dates regarding the application timeline can be found here. If you have any questions about the application process or encounter technical difficulties, please contact Dan Siskind dsiskind@alameda.courts.ca.gov

  • Application Information and Details

  • Minimum Requirements for Eligibility:


  • ● Commitment and attendance at all mandatory trainings
    ● Live Scan fingerprinting and security clearance (except at Bay Area legal Aid)
    ● Be at least 18 years old
    ● Available to volunteer 16-40 hours a week*
    ● Available to volunteer late May through mid-August (alternatively, Mid-June through late-August)
    ● Willingness to dress in professional attire and keep a professional appearance at all times during the internship

    *Each placement site has different scheduling requirements. For more site-specific information, please visit https://www.access2justicesummer.org/site-specific-information. If you have questions about scheduling or other site requirements, please contact Dan Siskind dsiskind@alameda.courts.ca.gov to discuss your availability.

  • Selection Criteria

  • Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

    ● Motivation to learn about law and the court
    ● Demonstrated desire to serve the community
    ● Relevant experience
    ● Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving ability
    ● Strong communication skills
    ● Foreign language proficiency (desired, not required)
    ● Overall application strength

  • Commitment

  • I. Personal Profile

  • II. Resume Submission

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  • III. Other Relevant Experience and Skills

  • IV. Essay Questions (Required)

    Responses should be well-thought-out and proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

  • Please respond to each of the essay questions below. Write your response outside this form and then upload it as a MS Word Document or PDF file using the "file upload" tool at the end of this page. Submissions cannot be edited or changed after the application deadline.

  • Interest

    Please explain why you would like to participate in the "Access to Justice" program and what you hope to gain from the internship. Consider why you want to participate in the "Access to Justice" program vs. another service, fellowship, or employment experience. 2,500 character limit.
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  • Relevance

    How do you expect involvement in the "Access to Justice" program to tie into your past experiences and future goals? 2,500 character limit
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  • Challenges

    What aspect of the position do you expect to be the most challenging, and why? 2,500 character limit
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  • V. Placement and Transportation

  • Transportation

    Volunteers must provide their own transportation to service sites and trainings. Are you willing and able to serve at a site that is not accessible by public transportation? *If you do not anticipate having access to a personal vehicle, please select "No."

  • VI. Complete Your Application

  • Other Commitments

    The courts in which "Access to Justice" volunteer members serve are open Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Please list your expected commitments (May 2026 - August 2026) that would occur during these hours (including classes, part-time job, clubs, etc.). Please estimate hours per week for each activity. 1,000-character limit

  • Confirmation

    By initialing and dating below I attest that all statements made in this application are accurate and truthful and confirm my understanding that any misrepresentations or false statements made in this application may result in not being considered as a candidate, and that if not discovered until after acceptance, such misrepresentation may be grounds for immediate termination.
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