This program is limited to current law students.

Timeline
  • The priority deadline for student applications is February 15, 2026. While we will continue to accept applications after this date, those submitted by the deadline will receive first consideration.
  • We will begin contacting applicants during the week of February 23, 2026. If you do not hear from us immediately, please remain patient; additional internship opportunities often arise as judges submit late requests or initial placements change.
Communication
  • All internship updates, including placement correspondence, will be sent via email.
  • To ensure you receive our correspondence, please whitelist the @wicourts.gov domain. All placement emails will originate from court staff using this extension.
Internship Responsibilities and Experience
  • Interns primarily assist judges with legal research and writing. Beyond research and writing, interns may have the opportunity to participate in other professional development activities.
Schedule and Commitment
  • Internship specifics—including start and end dates, weekly hours, and daily schedules—are coordinated directly between the intern and their assigned judge(s).
  • While students traditionally work between 20 and 40 hours per week, most judges offer a degree of flexibility to accommodate student needs.
Academic Credit
  • Most students do not receive college credit for summer internships. If you wish to pursue academic credit, you are responsible for coordinating with your university to determine your eligibility and ensure all institutional requirements are met.
Accessibility/Disability Accommodations
  • Please discuss any specific requirements with your assigned judge after your internship assignment has been finalized.
For specific questions, please contact Sara Andrews: sara.andrews@wicourts.gov

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* 1. Student Name

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* 2. Current Address

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* 3. Permanent Address (If different than current address)

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* 5. Phone Number

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* 6. Law School

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* 7. If you are not currently enrolled in a law school located in Wisconsin please indicate your reason for applying for an internship in Wisconsin. You may choose more than one option.

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* 8. Year of Study

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* 9. Upload your resume. (Required)

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* 10. Upload additional documenation if desired.

Preferred Court Assignments

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* 11. Please rank the following court assignments by preference.

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* 12. Please check any court assignment you are NOT willing to consider.

Location Preference

While some judges require students to work onsite, others offer remote or hybrid work arrangements.

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* 13. Preferred mode of internship.

Wisconsin Counties Map

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* 14. (1st choice) Desired location.

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* 15. Opportunities in Dane County (Madison) are very limited. If Dane County is your first choice, please indicate if you are willing to intern in any of the counties surrounding Dane.

The following county courthouses are located within a one-hour drive of UW–Madison:

Columbia County, Dodge County, Green County, Iowa County, Jefferson County, Rock County, and Sauk County.

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* 16. If your preferred choice is Milwaukee County, please indicate if you are willing to work in any of the surrounding counties.

The following county courthouses are located within a one-hour drive of Marquette Law School:

Kenosha County, Ozaukee County, Racine County, Sheboygan County, Walworth County, Washington County and Waukesha County.

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* 17. (2nd Choice) Preferred Location.

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* 18. (3rd Choice) Preferred Location.

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* 19. If you are open to working in counties beyond your top three—or those outside the Dane and Milwaukee areas—please list them here.

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