2026 Spring Externship Session

Applicant

Requirements Cover letter Resume Unofficial transcript Internship application Current photograph - *optional but encouraged* Writing sample *(5-10 pages)* - *optional but encouraged for law school students.* *Please submit applications and the above-listed documents to and/or contact us with any questions at DA_Internship@dallascounty.org.* 2026 - 2027 Internship & Externship Sessions Applicants must be current undergraduate or law school students. All students applying for school credit must be enrolled with a faculty advisor or an externship program. Students may intern for one or both sessions and can indicate their preference on the application.

Please ensure that you will be available for the entire length of the program. There will be no exceptions for Orientation date, but exceptions will be made if the end date conflicts with the start of your school semester. These positions are unpaid.

Please contact your law school for stipend or fellowship opportunities. We do not offer 3L Bar Cards during these internships. 2027 Externship Session *You must be able to commit at least *10 hours per week* to be eligible for the externship program.* | | | | --- | --- | | Spring Application Opens: | October 1, 2026 | | Spring Application Deadline: | December 3, 2026 | | Spring Extern Session: | January 25, 2027 - April 16, 2027 | | | | | --- | --- | | Fall Application Opens | April 1, 2027 | | Fall Application Deadline: | July 2, 2027 | | Fall Extern Session: | August 24, 2027 - December 4, 2027 | Spots Are Limited - To avoid processing delays, please submit applications with ALL applicant required materials as listed above.