Student Scholarships/Job Postings

The Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP) provides summer internship opportunities to law students, giving them valuable courtroom experience, professional connections, and a strong sense of belonging in the legal profession. Selected students intern for six weeks or more during the summer with a participating state or federal judge. The program makes available a monetary award to each selected student. Students can also elect law school credit.

We begin accepting Summer 2026 applications for all students on November 3, 2025. The deadline for applying is January 9, 2026. Last year, we offered internships to 153 law students in locations throughout the country.

To learn more about the program, please see the attached postcard, website at ambar.org/jiop and review the program description and frequently asked questions before applying. Applications are only accepted electronically through the JIOP website. Contact JIOP Program Director Gail Howard with questions.