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POSITION OVERVIEW
The United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas is accepting applications for a one-year term student internship as part of the Model Intern Program (MIP) offered through the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
03/28/2025 to 04/18/2025
$32,269 - $40,332 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Internship Duration: June 16, 2025 or June 30, 2025 through May 30, 2026
The MIP was established to expand applicant pools and increase access to opportunities within the Judiciary. The MIP fosters excellence and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds present within the Judiciary and the communities it serves. The program is designed to address barriers to opportunities unrelated to merit, talent, or qualifications, ensuring that individuals have the chance to pursue opportunities based on their skills and abilities. By mitigating challenges created by income disparities, this program seeks to provide equitable access to opportunities. The MIP provides opportunities for talented college students to compete for paid internships with federal courts throughout the country, preparing them for future employment opportunities within the Judiciary.
This unique, year-long internship is being offered to junior and senior undergraduate students and will be headquartered at Fort Smith, AR. The MIP internship begins on June 16, 2025 or June 30, 2025, and concludes by May 30, 2026. The intern will work full-time (no more than 40-hours/week) during the summer semester and part-time (no more than 20-hours/week) during the Fall and Spring semesters. The intern will report directly to Heather Burns, Chief Deputy Clerk, and will rotate between various areas in the Court to maximize exposure to the diverse career opportunities within the Judiciary.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The Intern will function as a student trainee and his/her duties may include:
Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments, are considered "At-Will" appointments, and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees are hired provisionally pending results of a criminal background check and fingerprinting and are subject to a probation period. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer (direct deposit) for payment of salary. The U.S. Courts require employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judiciary Employees, which is available to applicants for review on the U.S. Court's webpage here.
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
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 schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Qualified applicants must submit a complete packet consisting of:
Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position. Incomplete packets will not be considered. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. Funding for housing will not be provided and will be the responsibility of the intern throughout the internship.
The United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/835175200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.