Judicial Fellowship Program
One of four nationally recognized Capital Fellows Programs, The Judicial Fellowship Program is an experiential learning opportunity within court administration. Judicial Fellows work in Superior Courts and Judicial Council offices across California, gaining practical experience in the management of a complex and changing court environment. In the service of promoting access to justice for everyone, Judicial Fellows are exposed to the management and development of a variety of court programs and departments, multi-million-dollar budgets, and public policy.
Available placement locations for Judicial Fellows are subject to change. There is no guarantee that if you were to be selected for the Judicial Fellowship Program that your placement would be in a specific location. Please reach out to us if you have questions regarding placement.
Applications must be submitted by the deadline of Monday, December 8, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Applicants must submit the following by the application deadline:
- Completed online application
- Personal statement
- Policy statement
- Resume
- College transcript(s)
- A list of three individuals who will write letters of recommendation
Recommenders must submit letters of recommendation by the deadline of Monday, December 15th, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST).
More information can be found on our website: Capital Fellows Programs.
If you have questions, please contact the Center for California Studies at calstudies@csus.edu.