Winter 2027 Internship to Justice Kimberly A. Thomas

The Michigan Supreme Court is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Intern Clerk to Justice Kimberly A. Thomas. The internship is for 10 hours to 25 hours per week and will begin mid-January 2027 and last through April 2027. In-person availability the equivalent of at least one day a week is required, with strong preference for Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. The position includes interaction with the Justice, and primary responsibilities performed under the supervision and oversight of a judicial clerk may include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing applications for leave to appeal to prepare summaries and provide recommendations for the Justice;
• Conferring with the Justice and judicial clerks on pending matters such as applications for leave to appeal, opinions, and orders;
• Reviewing and analyze administrative agenda items;
• Performing other discrete legal research projects as available.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Current Juris Doctor (JD) candidate from an accredited law school and completion of 1L coursework. Experience in legal research and writing, or comparable research and writing experience, preferred. All interns/externs must pass a criminal background check prior to their start date.

LOCATION: Hall of Justice in Lansing, Michigan. Flexible work options, including partial remote work, may be available for this position, although the candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.

TO APPLY: Please send your cover letter, résumé, transcripts (unofficial is acceptable), and one writing sample (no more than ten pages) in either Microsoft Word© or Adobe Acrobat©. Please also indicate what days/times during the work week you anticipate being available for the internship.

POSTING DEADLINE: Open Until Filled Applications will be reviewed as early as November 13, 2026 on a rolling basis.

AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER