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Judicial Externships

The San Francisco Superior Court welcomes students from accredited law schools who choose to complement their law school coursework with judicial externships.

Spring, Summer, and Fall Externships

Law school credit may be earned for successful completion of spring and fall externships.  Hiring typically takes place in November for spring externships, March for summer externships, and June for fall externships.  There are no deadlines for applying or for hiring; extern hiring continues until all positions are filled.  The requirements of individual law schools as well as judges’ chambers vary, so careful planning is advised.

How to Apply

The online application will ask you for:
  1. Contact information
  2. The session for which you wish to apply (Spring, Summer, or Fall)
  3. The division and judge you would like to work for (Family, Criminal, Probate, etc.)
  4. Supporting documents that will need to be uploaded via the online application. Mail and email submissions are no longer accepted unless requested by chambers. Note: You will want to review individual judges’ specific requirements below for applicant qualifications and application materials.  Specifics are also noted in the online application. 
Tips for Navigating the Online Application
  • You will want to have all of your materials ready prior to beginning the application.
  • Do not use your browser's back or forward buttons to navigate the site; instead use the site's built-in buttons.
  • Be sure to use the latest version of your preferred browser.

  • Civil, Family, Housing, and Probate

    Civil
    Judge Rick Darwin
    Qualifications: Current 2L or 3L
    Prefers a part time extern.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Writing Sample

    Judge Jeffrey Ross
    Qualifications: Current 3L, In the summer a rising 3L
    Applicants must be willing to work at least 20 hours per week during the school year and at least 30 hours per week during the summer.

    Application Materials Required:

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Writing Sample
    • References

    Judge Christine Van Aken
    Qualifications: Current 2L, Current 3L
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Writing Sample
    • References

    Dependency
    Judge Susan Breall
    Qualifications: Current 1L, Current 2L
    Only accepting for the spring and fall. Prefers a part time extern.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • References
    • Cover Letter

    Judge Adrienne Rogers
    Qualifications: Current 1L, Current 2L, Current 3L
    Only accepts externs in the summer. Prefers a part time extern.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • References

    Family Law and Motion Judges and Supervising Family Law Staff Attorney
    Qualifications: United Family Court Externship Current 1L, Current 2L, Current 3L
    Applicants must be available to work 20 hours per week during the school year and 30 hours per week during the summer, with required availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Writing Sample
    • References

    Housing
    Judge Charles Haines
    Qualifications: Current 1L, Current 2L, Current 3L
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume

    Presiding Judge's Department
    Qualifications: Current 1L, 2L and 3L. 
    Applicants must be willing to work 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week in the summer.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Writing Sample
    • Cover Letter

    Probate
    Judge Russ Roeca
    Qualifications: Current 2L and 3L. 
    Applicants must be willing to work a minimum of 20 hours a week in person and should possess strong research and writing skills and an interest in trusts and estates, probate, and guardianships. 
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Writing Sample
    • Cover Letter

    Apply for Judicial Externship

  • Criminal Division

    Criminal Research Attorney Externship
    Qualifications: Current 2L
    Applicants must be willing to work at least 20 hours per week during the school year and at least 30 hours per week during the summer.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Writing Sample
    • Cover Letter

    Judge Justine Cephus
    Qualifications: Current 1L, Current 2L, Current 3L
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Writing Sample
    • Cover Letter

    Judge Julia Cervantes
    Qualifications: Current 2L, Current 3L
    Applicants must be willing to work a minimum of 20 hours per week in person and should possess strong organization, research, and writing skills.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Writing Sample
    • Cover Letter

    Judge Marisa Chun
    Qualifications: Current 1L, Current 2L, Current 3L
    Prefers a part time but will accept a full time extern.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Writing Sample
    • Reference

    Judge Linda Colfax
    Qualifications: Current 1L, Current 2L, Current 3L
    Prefers full time but will accept a part time extern.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • References

    Judge Lianne Dumas
    Qualifications: Rising and Current 2L and 3L
    Applicants must be willing to work 20 hours per week during the school year and 30 hours per week in the summer, in person.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Writing Sample
    • References
    • Cover Letter

    Judge John Echeverria
    Qualifications: Current 1L, Current 2L, Current 3L
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • References
    • Writing Sample

    Judge Brian Ferrall
    Qualifications: Current 1L, Current 2L, Current 3L
    Summer only. Hours are flexible and may depend on the candidate’s seniority and experience.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Writing Sample
    • References

    Judge Christopher Hu
    Qualifications: Current 1L, Current 2L, Current 3L
    Prefers a part time extern.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Writing Sample
    • References

    Judge Sharon Reardon
    Prefers a part time extern.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • References
    • Writing Sample

    Judge Michael Rhoads
    Qualifications: Current 2L, Current 3L
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Cover Letter

    Judge Kenneth Wine
    Qualifications: Current 3L
    Only accepts externs in the summer. Prefers s part time extern.
    Application Materials Required: 

    • Resume

    Apply for Judicial Externship