1st District Programs
Judicial Externship Program
The court welcomes students from law schools around the San Francisco Bay Area and the country who choose to complement their law school coursework with judicial externships. Click for schedules, how to apply, and requirements.
Statewide Appellate Court Programs
The District Courts of Appeal have programs that apply across the state. Explore each of our programs below to see how you can participate or learn more.
California Judicial Mentorship Program
This program assists in recruiting and developing a qualified and diverse applicant pool for service on the state’s courts of appeal.
Court-Appointed Counsel Program
This program fulfills the constitutional mandate of providing adequate representation for indigent parties in the Courts of Appeal on noncapital cases.
Habeas Counsel (Prop 66)
The Courts of Appeal Seek Attorneys to Represent Inmates in Death Penalty-Related Habeas Corpus Proceedings
