About Us

The Judges of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware invite highly motivated and qualified law students to apply for judicial internship and externship positions in our Court.

The Superior Court is Delaware's statewide court of general jurisdiction, handling both civil and criminal cases. It is also an intermediate appellate court, hearing appeals from lower courts and more than 50 administrative agencies. The Delaware Superior Court is consistently ranked number one overall by the nation's top corporate counsel and senior litigators, and it is recognized as the country's premier court of general jurisdiction.

There are 21 judges serving on the Superior Court: 15 in New Castle County, 3 in Kent County, and 3 in Sussex County. The Leonard L. Williams Justice Center, a state-of-the-art multi-court facility, is located in Wilmington's Christina Gateway section. Kent County's courthouse is connected to a completely restored historical courthouse located on the pre-Revolutionary War Dover Green, the state's capital. And in Sussex County, the Superior Court sits in a fully renovated historic courthouse building on Georgetown's Circle, just 25 minutes from the Delaware beaches. Each chambers and courthouse is outfitted with the most up-to-date office and courtroom technology. More information about our Court locations can be found in the Hours & Locations section of the Courts website.

We welcome interested students to apply for internship and externship positions.

What does a Superior Court intern or extern do?
The Court's busy mixture of complex commercial, criminal, insurance, tort, appellate and other litigation affords an unparalleled judicial internship or externship opportunity. Our interns and externs review pleadings, complete research assignments, observe trials, motions hearings, and other proceedings, and draft bench memoranda and preliminary opinions.

What qualifications do Superior Court interns and externs need?
Applicants should possess excellent qualifications, including superior legal research and writing skills. Top 10 percent or journal membership is preferred, but not required. Sitting for the Delaware bar examination is not a requirement; however, a judicial internship or externship will enable a Delaware bar applicant to meet many of the admission requirements.

Judicial Internship & Externship Application

The Superior Court's judicial internship and externship program follows the traditional educational semester system and includes one summer opportunity.

Applications are reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. These are unpaid positions. Interns or externs may receive school credit depending on their school's policies and academic requirements.

Contact and General Information

Last Name:

First Name:

Middle Initial:

Preferred Pronouns: (optional)

Current Mailing Address:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Permanent / Secondary Mailing Address:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Phone Number and Email:

Primary Telephone:

Primary Email:

Secondary Telephone:

Secondary Email:

Education

Undergraduate Institution:

Undergraduate Major(s)/GPA:

Law School:

Law School GPA:

Select which year of law school you are currently in:

Select 1L 2L 3L

Internship Information

Select term for which you are applying:

Select Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

How many hours per week are you available to intern?:

Are you requesting school credit?:

Yes, I am requesting school credit. No, I am not requesting school credit.

Please indicate if you have a Judicial Officer preference:*

*Judicial preference is not a guarantee. We will try to accommodate you when possible.

Preferred County/Counties:

New Castle County

Kent County

Sussex County

No preferred County

Employment Authorization:

Immigration Law: At the time of hire, employees must meet the documentation requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The State of Delaware requires verification of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.

Will you be lawfully permitted to work in the United States throughout your employment with Superior Court without employment-based sponsorship? Please note: Superior Court does not sponsor employment.

Yes No

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The Delaware Judiciary reserves the right to verify the information provided in this application and may conduct a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

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