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DOJ Agencies | U.S. Attorneys’ Offices (USAOs)
Fall 2013 & Spring 2014
Unless otherwise specified in a particular announcement below, these are all volunteer positions (without compensation). Some positions may be eligible for academic credit or work study depending on the policies of the applicant’s law school.
Some U.S. Attorney’s Offices (USAOs) make their selection decisions on a rolling basis, i.e., they consider applications as received and may make offers throughout the application period and prior to their respective deadlines listed below. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. Application requirements vary by USAO, so please refer to specific USAO descriptions and entries below for details.
Click on the name of the agency for details. The term AUSA within the descriptions refers to an Assistant United States Attorney.
| Participating USAO | Location(s) | Deadline(s)* * Indicates selection made on a rolling basis |
| Alabama | ||
| Middle District | Montgomery | Fall - May 1 Spring - Sept 1 |
| Northern District | Birmingham, Huntsville | Fall - June 1 Spring - Nov 1 |
| Alaska | Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Arizona | ||
| Civil Division | Phoenix, Tucson | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Criminal Division | Phoenix | Fall - June 1 Spring - Nov 1 |
| Criminal Division | Tucson |
Fall - June 1 Spring - Nov 1 |
| Arkansas | Fort Smith | Fall - May 30 |
| California | ||
| Central District - Civil Division | Los Angeles | Fall: May 15 Spring: October 15 |
| Central District - Criminal Division | Los Angeles | Fall: May 15 Spring: October 15 |
| Central District - Tax Division | Los Angeles | Fall: March 31 Spring: August 31 |
| Eastern District - Civil/Criminal | Sacramento or Fresno | Fall: June 15th |
| Northern District - San Francisco Office - Civil/Environment | San Francisco, San Jose | Fall: April 15 Spring: August 15 |
| Northern District - San Francisco Office - Criminal Divison | San Francisco | Fall: April 15 Spring: August 15 |
| Northern District - San Francisco Office - Tax Divison | San Francisco | Fall: April 1 Spring: Sept 15 |
| Northern District - San Francisco Office | Sacramento or Fresno | January 15 |
| San Jose Branch Office | San Jose | Fall - 4 months in advance** Spring - 4 months in advance** |
| Southern District | San Diego | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Colorado | Denver | Fall - May 30 Spring - Sept 30 |
| Connecticut | New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport | Fall - June
1 Spring - Oct 15 |
| District of Columbia | Washington | Fall: April 1 – May 1 |
| Florida | ||
| Middle District | Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Ocala | Fall - May 6 Spring - Oct 7 |
| Northern District | Tallahassee | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Southern District | Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach | Fall: May 7 Spring: September 15 |
| Georgia | ||
| Northern District | Atlanta | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Southern District | Savannah, Augusta | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Hawaii | Honolulu | Fall - June
1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Illinois | ||
| Northern District | Chicago, IL | Fall: April 16 Spring: Sept 20 |
| Indiana | ||
| Northern District | Hammond |
Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Southern District | Indianapolis | Fall - June 1 Spring - Nov 1 |
| Iowa | ||
| Northern District | Cedar Rapids, Sioux City | Fall – June 1st |
| Kansas | Wichita, Kansas City,Topeka | Fall 2012 -June 1 Spring - November 1 |
| Kentucky | ||
| Eastern District | Lexington, Fort Mitchell, London | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Louisiana | ||
| Eastern District | New Orleans | Fall - June 1 Spring - October 1 |
| Middle District |
Baton Rouge |
Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Western District | Shreveport, Lafayette | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Maine | Portland, Bangor | Fall - June
1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Maryland | Baltimore, Greenbelt | Fall - June
15 Spring - Oct 10 |
| Michigan | ||
| Eastern District | Detroit | February 28th |
| Western District | Grand Rapids | Fall: June 1, 2012 Spring: October 1 for Spring 2013 Program |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | Fall - June
1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Mississippi | ||
| Northern District | Oxford | Fall - June 1 Spring - Nov 1 |
| Montana | Billings, Great Falls, Helena, Missoula | Fall - June
1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| New Hampshire | Concord | Fall - June
1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| New Jersey | ||
| Camden | Camden | Fall - June 1 Spring - Nov 1 |
| Newark | Newark | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| New Mexico | Albuquerque, Las Cruces | Fall: May 1 Spring: September 1 |
| New York | ||
| Eastern District - Civil Division |
Brooklyn, Central Islip
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Fall - June 15 Spring - Oct 15 |
| Criminal Division | Brooklyn, Central
Islip
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Fall -
June 15 Spring - Oct 15 |
| Northern District | Syracuse
|
Fall -
June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Western District | Buffalo
|
Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Western District | Rochester | Fall: June 7 |
| North Carolina | ||
| Western District | Charlotte, Asheville | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Ohio | ||
| Northern District | Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Southern District | Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton |
Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Oklahoma | ||
| Northern District | Tulsa | Fall - July 15 Spring - Dec 15 |
| Western District | Oklahoma City |
Fall - June 1 September 15 |
| Pennsylvania | ||
| Eastern District | Philadelphia | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Middle District | Scranton | Fall: June 1 Spring: Oct 1 |
| Western District | Pittsburgh, Johnstown |
Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Puerto Rico | San Juan | Fall - June
1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| South Carolina | Columbia, Florence, Charleston, Greenville | Fall: June 4 |
| Tennessee | ||
| Middle District | Nashville, Tennessee | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 15 |
| Western District | Memphis |
Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 15 |
| Texas | ||
| Eastern District | Beaumont, Tyler, Plano, Sherman, Lufkin | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Northern District | Dallas, Ft. Worth | Fall: April 13 Spring: October 1st |
| Southern District | Houston | October 15th |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | Fall - May 31, 2013 Spring - Nov 1 |
| Virginia | ||
| Eastern District - Alexandria | Alexandria | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Newport News | Newport News | Fall - May 1 Spring - Nov 1 |
| Norfolk | Norfolk | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Richmond | Richmond | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Western District | Roanoke, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg Abingdon |
Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Wisconsin | ||
| Eastern District | Milwaukee | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Western District | Madison |
Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| West Virginia | ||
| Northern District | Wheeling | Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| Wyoming | Cheyenne, Yellowstone National Park in Mammoth | Fall - June
1 Spring - Oct 1 |
| USAO Middle District of Alabama Human Resources Office 131 Clayton Street Montgomery, AL 36104 |
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| ATTN: | Retta Goss, Administrative Officer |
| Telephone: | (334) 223-7280 |
| Fax: | (334) 223-7524 |
| The United States Attorney’s Office serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil action, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties among other things. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Montgomery |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and telephone number(s) where student can be reached in the day and evenings. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students are eligible to apply. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subjected to a security background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: May 1 Spring: September 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit may be possible. |
| Assignments: | Typical assignments will include assisting with all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to Assistant United States Attorneys, interviewing witnesses, and assembling exhibits for trial |
| USAO
Northern District of Alabama Human Resources Office 1801 Fourth Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 |
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| Telephone: | (205) 244-2075 |
| Fax: | (205) 244-2074 |
| E-mail: | Human.Resources@usdoj.gov (Applications by e-mail preferred) |
| The USAO for the Northern District of Alabama is charged with prosecuting federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The Appellate Division is responsible for handling the office’s appeals with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 8-10 |
| Internship Location(s): | Birmingham |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, date available, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: November 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 for the Spring and Fall Semesters |
| Academic credit: | Course credit may be possible. |
| Assignments: | Perform research projects, draft memoranda, and assist in trial preparation. Interns will be given assignments in as many different divisions and units as possible, providing exposure to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of AUSAs. We host roundtable discussions on a variety of topics. Our goal is to introduce our interns to the federal legal system and to help them develop their practical legal skills. |
| USAO
District of Alaska Human Resources Office 222 West 7th Avenue, #9 Anchorage, AK 99513 |
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| Telephone: | (907) 271-5071 |
| Fax: | (907) 271-1500 |
| E-mail: | Aunnie.Steward@usdoj.gov Applications may be sent via email to the above email address. |
| The USAO for the District of Alaska is charged with the primary responsibility of representing the United States in court. The Criminal Division is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes ranging from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, gang and gun crimes, internet-related crimes, and environmental crimes. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 7 |
| Internship Location(s): | Anchorage (5); Fairbanks (1); Juneau (1) |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, date when available, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Second and third year students may appear in court. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8-10 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Perform research projects and assist in discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. To ensure that all interns finish the summer with a good writing sample, every intern will work under the guidance of an AUSA to prepare documents to be filed with the court. Interns will be given assignments with as many different attorneys as possible, providing exposure to a wider variety of practice areas and professional contacts. We also have brown bag lunches at which AUSAs, the defense bar, the judiciary, and federal agents speak. Our goal is to introduce our interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills and, above all, to enjoy their summer here in the Last Frontier (with 20+ hours of daylight). |
| USAO
District of Arizona Civil Division 2 Renaissance Square 40 North Central Avenue, Suite 1200 Phoenix, AZ 85004 |
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| ATTN: | Carrie Brennan Civil Division Clerkship Committee, Chairperson |
| Telephone: | (602) 514-7500 |
| Fax: | (602) 514-7760 |
| E-mail: | Carrie.brennan@usdoj.gov |
| The work of the civil division mirrors the varied activities of the federal government and offers perhaps the most challenging and diverse caseload of any law office, public or private, in the country. Civil Division AUSAs handle a great variety of defensive and affirmative civil cases at both the trial and appellate level. Defensive cases include tort and employment discrimination litigation; environmental, civil rights and novel constitutional claims; challenges to administrative or regulatory actions; immigration, bankruptcy and suits involving land in which the federal government has an interest. Affirmative civil cases include matters such as health care fraud, defense procurement fraud, and False Claims Act suits. The clerks selected for Civil Division assignments will assist primarily with defensive civil cases and will have an opportunity to perfect their research and writing skills in a myriad of ways. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 3 |
| Internship Location(s): | Phoenix |
| Application Materials: | Applications should be faxed, mailed or emailed to Carrie.Brennan@usdoj.gov, (Telephone: 602-514-7500). Applications should include the following materials, all in one consolidated PDF file: (a) resume, (b) law school transcript, (c) legal writing sample, (d) dates of availability, and (e) telephone number(s) where the applicant can be reached in the daytime and evenings. A cover letter is optional. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second-, or third-year of law school. Must be a U.S. citizen. Strong grades, and excellent research and writing skills. A background check (covering criminal and financial history, among other things) is required because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney's Office. |
| Application Deadlines: | Preference will
be given to applications received by the following date: Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Flexible. Applicants who are available for at least 10 weeks will be preferred. |
| Academic credit: | Possible work-study. |
| Assignments: | Law student clerks have unparalleled opportunities for direct, substantive involvement in federal civil litigation. Our law student clerks:research legal issues in active cases; write motions to be filed in the District Court or assist with briefs to be filed in the Ninth Circuit; assist with trial preparation, evidence review, and witness interviews; observe hearings, settlement conferences, mediation, depositions and trials; and contribute to a variety of other projects relating to federal civil practice. Clerks will be given assignments in as many different practice areas and as many different attorneys as possible, providing exposure to a number of subject matters and styles of practice. Additionally, interested individuals participating in the Summer Clerkship Program will have the opportunity to tour our federal courthouse and a federal prison. Clerkship opportunities in the Criminal Division are in an adjacent announcement. |
| USAO
District of Arizona Criminal Division 2 Renaissance Square 40 North Central Avenue, Suite 1200 Phoenix, AZ 85004 |
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| ATTN: | Christina Wu and Keith Vercauteren |
| Telephone: | (602) 514-7500 |
| Fax: | (602) 514-7693 |
| E-mail: | |
| The Criminal Division of the USAO for the District of Arizona has primary responsibility for prosecuting federal crimes in and relating to Arizona. Our extensive criminal practice is broken into five general subject matter areas: (1)Indian Crimes & Violent Crimes Section (e.g., homicides committed on Indian reservations, and bank robberies); (2) Financial Crimes and Public Integrity Section (e.g., securities or mortgage fraud, and bribery of public officials); (3) Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) (e.g., drug gangs, and narcotics trafficking conspiracies); (4) Southwest Border Crimes Section (e.g., illegal re-entry of aliens after deportation, human trafficking, and drug seizures at the ports of entry); and (5) Border and National Security Section (e.g., domestic and international terrorism, including crimes occurring on our border with Mexico, such as weapons smuggling, human trafficking and alien smuggling crimes). We also have an appellate practice, each of which draws cases from the five groups described above. We are seeking volunteer law student clerks for the fall semester and spring semester. Law student clerks have unparalleled opportunities for direct involvement in all of our practice areas. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 3 - 5 |
| Internship Location(s): | Phoenix |
| Application Materials: | Phoenix applications should be e-mailed to Christina.Wu@usdoj.gov. Tucson applications should be e-mailed to Keith.Vercauteren@usdoj.gov. All applications should include the following materials, all in one consolidated PDF file: (a) résumé, (b) law school transcript, (c) legal writing sample, (d) dates of availability, and (e) telephone number(s) where the applicant can be reached in the daytime and evenings. A cover letter is optional. |
| Qualifications: | Phoenix: First-year (second semester), second-or third-year of law school. Tucson applications: Second- or third-year of law school. Both Offices: Must be a U.S. citizen. Strong grades, and excellent research and writing skills. A background check (covering criminal and financial history, among other things) is required because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. |
| Application Deadlines: | Preference will be given to applications received by following dates: |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Flexible. Applicants who are available for at least 10 weeks will be preferred. |
| Academic credit: | Possible work-study. |
| Assignments: | Law student clerks have unparalleled opportunities for direct, substantive involvement in federal criminal prosecution. Our law student clerks frequently: research legal issues in active cases; write briefs to be filed in the District Court or the Ninth Circuit; assist with trial preparation, evidence review, and witness interviews; observe hearings, jury selection, and trial; and contribute to a variety of other projects relating to federal criminal prosecution. To ensure that all clerks have a strong writing sample at the conclusion of their clerkship, all interested clerks will, under the guidance of an Assistant United States Attorney, author a pleading that will be filed with the court. Clerks will be given assignments in as many different practice areas and as many different attorneys as possible, providing exposure to a number of subject matters and styles of practice. In addition to the clerkships discussed in this listing, there are clerkship opportunities in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. Civil Division clerkship opportunities are described in a separate listing. |
| Website: | www.justice.gov/usao/az/ |
| USAO
District of Arizona Criminal Division 405 W. Congress St. Suite 4800 Tucson, AZ 85701 |
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| ATTN: | Rui Wang |
| Telephone: | (520) 620-7300 |
| Fax: | (520) 620-7320 |
| E-mail: | |
| The Criminal Division of the USAO for the District of Arizona has primary responsibility for prosecuting federal crimes in and relating to Arizona. Our extensive criminal practice is broken into five general subject matter areas: (1)Indian Crimes & Violent Crimes Section (e.g., homicides committed on Indian reservations, and bank robberies); (2) Financial Crimes and Public Integrity Section (e.g., securities or mortgage fraud, and bribery of public officials); (3) Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) (e.g., drug gangs, and narcotics trafficking conspiracies); (4) Southwest Border Crimes Section (e.g., illegal re-entry of aliens after deportation, human trafficking, and drug seizures at the ports of entry); and (5) Border and National Security Section (e.g., domestic and international terrorism, including crimes occurring on our border with Mexico, such as weapons smuggling, human trafficking and alien smuggling crimes). We also have an appellate practice, each of which draws cases from the five groups described above. We are seeking volunteer law student clerks for the fall semester and spring semester. Law student clerks have unparalleled opportunities for direct involvement in all of our practice areas. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 3 - 5 |
| Internship Location(s): | Tucson |
| Application Materials: | Applications should be e-mailed to Rui.Wang@usdoj.gov. Applications should include the following materials, all in one consolidated PDF file: (a) résumé, (b) law school transcript, (c) legal writing sample, (d) dates of availability, and (e) telephone number(s) where the applicant can be reached in the daytime and evenings. A cover letter is optional. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second-or third-year of law school. applications: Second- or third-year of law school. Both Offices: Must be a U.S. citizen. Strong grades, and excellent research and writing skills. A background check (covering criminal and financial history, among other things) is required because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. |
| Application Deadlines: | Preference will be given to applications received by following dates: |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Flexible. Applicants who are available for at least 10 weeks will be preferred. |
| Academic credit: | Possible work-study. |
| Assignments: | Law student clerks have unparalleled opportunities for direct, substantive involvement in federal criminal prosecution. Our law student clerks frequently: research legal issues in active cases; write briefs to be filed in the District Court or the Ninth Circuit; assist with trial preparation, evidence review, and witness interviews; observe hearings, jury selection, and trial; and contribute to a variety of other projects relating to federal criminal prosecution. To ensure that all clerks have a strong writing sample at the conclusion of their clerkship, all interested clerks will, under the guidance of an Assistant United States Attorney, author a pleading that will be filed with the court. Clerks will be given assignments in as many different practice areas and as many different attorneys as possible, providing exposure to a number of subject matters and styles of practice. In addition to the clerkships discussed in this listing, there are clerkship opportunities in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. Civil Division clerkship opportunities are described in a separate listing. |
| Website: | www.justice.gov/usao/az/ |
| USAO
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL DIVISION Federal Building, Suite 7211 300 N. Los Angeles Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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| ATTN: | Julie Zatz, Assistant U.S. Attorney |
| Telephone: | (213) 894-7349 |
| Fax: | (213) 894-7819 |
| The USAO for the Central District of California provides extern opportunities to law students during the fall and spring semesters. Duty is on a volunteer (non-paid) basis. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 2 - 4 |
| Internship Location(s): | Los Angeles |
| Application Materials: | Law students wishing to apply for an externship should submit, via email to AUSA Julie Zatz at the address above, a single pdf containing, in order, a cover letter, resume, law school transcript (if available) and writing sample. The writing sample should be 10 pages or less. |
| Qualifications: | Second- or third-year law students. Class ranking in the top 25%. Must pass a federal background check and be a United States citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: May 15 Spring: October 15 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 – 12 (a minimum of 3 full days per week including Mondays) |
| Academic credit: | Law school credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Assignments may include assisting attorneys with legal research, writing pleadings, trial preparation, and completing appellate briefs. Externs are encouraged to observe depositions, trials and other court proceedings in cases on which they have worked or in cases of general interest in the office. Externs are also encouraged to attend meetings with client agencies and to attend settlement conferences, site visits, and witness interviews. |
| Web Site: | www.justice.gov/usao/cac/civil.html |
| USAO
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CRIMINAL DIVISION Federal Building, Suite 7211 300 N. Los Angeles Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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| ATTN: | Los Angeles: AUSA Douglas Miller, c/o Georgina Moreno, georgina.moreno@usdoj.gov |
| Telephone: | (213) 894-2434 |
| Fax: | (213) 894-6436 |
| The USAO for the Central District of California provides extern opportunities to law students during the fall and spring semesters. Duty is on a volunteer (non-paid) basis. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 5 – 7 |
| Internship Location(s): | Los Angeles, Riverside, Santa Ana |
| Application Materials: | Applicants should clearly indicate the location of preference in the subject line of the email submitting the application. Applications should be addressed to the attention of those listed above, depending on location. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) second- or third-year law students. Class ranking in the top 25%. Criminal procedure and evidence preferred. Must pass a federal background check and be a United States citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: March 15 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 6 – 10 |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Assignments may include assisting attorneys with legal research, writing pleadings, trial preparation, and completing appellate briefs. Externs are encouraged to observe trials and other court proceedings in cases on which they have worked or in cases of general interest in the office. Externs who have already completed courses in evidence and criminal procedure and who qualify to practice under the district court’s student practice rules may be assigned to handle motion hearings and/or petty offense or misdemeanor trials. |
| Web Site: | www.justice.gov/usao/cac/civil.html |
| USAO
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA TAX DIVISION Federal Building, Suite 7211 300 N. Los Angeles Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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| ATTN: | Gavin Greene, Assistant U.S. Attorney |
| Telephone: | (213) 894-4600 |
| Fax: | (213) 894-0115 |
| The Tax Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California represents the United States in District Court, and engages in both civil and criminal litigation of tax matters. Much of the work available to externs involves civil tax collection. While law school tax classes analyzing the Internal Revenue Code are helpful, externs are much more likely to draw on the lessons of Property, Civil Procedure, Evidence, and Legal Writing. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 4 |
| Internship Location(s): | Los Angeles |
| Application Materials: | Law students should email a resume, transcript, and writing sample. |
| Qualifications: | Law school students with at last one semester of law school experience by the time the externship starts. Class ranking in the top 50%. Must pass a federal background check and be a United States citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: March 31 Spring: August 31 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | The duration of the externship corresponds to the academic semester. The minimum requirement for fall and spring externships is two full days per week throughout the semester. |
| Academic credit: | Academic credit is possible. Check with your school for specific requirements. |
| Assignments: | Externs help the attorneys by researching and writing memos, and are encouraged to attend court hearings and trials, depositions, and settlement conferences. |
| Web Site: | www.justice.gov/usao/cac/tax.html |
| USAO EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 501 I Street, Suite 10-100 Sacramento, CA 95814 |
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| ATTN: | Lauren Horwood, Law Clerk Coordinator, Sacramento, Criminal Division
Ben Hall, Law Clerk Coordinator, Fresno, Civil Division Brian Enos, Law Clerk Coordinator, Fresno, Misdemeanor Unit |
| Telephone: | (916) 554-2706; (559) 497-4000 |
| Email: | Lauren.horwood@usdoj.gov |
| The USAO contains a Criminal Division and Civil Division. The Criminal Division prosecutes violations of federal criminal law, including white collar frauds such as investment fraud, tax fraud, government programs fraud, mortgage fraud, and health care fraud; drug trafficking crimes; firearms crimes; violent crimes; child exploitation; human trafficking; criminal violations of federal civil rights laws; and environmental crimes. Prosecutors in the Criminal Division actively participate in law enforcement investigations and prosecute cases in both district court and the court of appeals. The Civil Division is comprised of the Defense Litigation Unit and the Affirmative Litigation Unit. The mission of the Defense Litigation Unit is to represent the United States and its agencies and employees in a wide variety of trial and appellate cases. The case load includes defense of employment discrimination cases; medical malpractice, premises liability and other tort litigation; statutory and constitutional challenges to government programs; land management decisions challenged under NEPA and other environmental statutes; Administrative Procedure Act cases; and Bivens civil rights suits. The mission of the Affirmative Litigation Unit is to enforce federal laws in civil proceedings and to recover damages and fines for the United States. The cases are litigated almost exclusively in federal court, and include civil mortgage fraud enforcement, procurement fraud and health care fraud cases; tort actions to recover for destruction of federal forest land by fire; Medicaid and Medicare fraud; the False Claims Act; the enforcement of CERCLA; and any other cases in which the United States has been injured financially or where injunctive relief is needed. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | varies |
| Internship Location(s): | Sacramento or Fresno |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, legal writing sample, e-mail address and telephone number where student can be reached both day and evening. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions. Students chosen will be subject to a background investigation, which can take up to three months. Must be a U.S. citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 15th Lauren Horwood - Criminal Division (Sacramento) - (916) 554-2706 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 6 weeks |
| Assignments: | Externs help the attorneys by researching and writing memos, and are encouraged to attend court hearings and trials, depositions, and settlement conferencesAssignments include, but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. The interns become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the Eastern District of California United States District Court, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, interns may attend depositions and meetings with agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings. |
| Web Site: | www.justice.gov/usao/cae |
| USAO EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 501 I Street, Suite 10-100 Sacramento, CA 95814 |
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| ATTN: | Lauren Horwood, Law Clerk Coordinator, Sacramento, Criminal Division Ben Hall, Law Clerk Coordinator, Fresno, Civil Division Brian Enos, Law Clerk Coordinator, Fresno, Misdemeanor Unit |
| Telephone: | (916) 554-2706; (559) 497-4000 |
| Email: | Lauren.horwood@usdoj.gov |
The USAO contains a Criminal Division and Civil Division. The Criminal Division prosecutes violations of federal criminal law, including white collar frauds such as investment fraud, tax fraud, government programs fraud, mortgage fraud, and health care fraud; drug trafficking crimes; firearms crimes; violent crimes; child exploitation; human trafficking; criminal violations of federal civil rights laws; and environmental crimes. Prosecutors in the Criminal Division actively participate in law enforcement investigations and prosecute cases in both district court and the court of appeals. The Civil Division is comprised of the Defense Litigation Unit and the Affirmative Litigation Unit. The mission of the Defense Litigation Unit is to represent the United States and its agencies and employees in a wide variety of trial and appellate cases. The case load includes defense of employment discrimination cases; medical malpractice, premises liability and other tort litigation; statutory and constitutional challenges to government programs; land management decisions challenged under NEPA and other environmental statutes; Administrative Procedure Act cases; and Bivens civil rights suits. The mission of the Affirmative Litigation Unit is to enforce federal laws in civil proceedings and to recover damages and fines for the United States. The cases are litigated almost exclusively in federal court, and include civil mortgage fraud enforcement, procurement fraud and health care fraud cases; tort actions to recover for destruction of federal forest land by fire; Medicaid and Medicare fraud; the False Claims Act; the enforcement of CERCLA; and any other cases in which the United States has been injured financially or where injunctive relief is needed. |
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| Projected No. of Volunteers: | varies |
| Internship Location(s): | Sacramento or Fresno |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, legal writing sample, e-mail address and telephone number where student can be reached both day and evening. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions. Students chosen will be subject to a background investigation, which can take up to three months. Must be a U.S. citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | January 15th |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 6 weeks |
| Assignments: | Assignments include, but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. The interns become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the Eastern District of California United States District Court, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, interns may attend depositions and meetings with agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings. |
| Web Site: | www.justice.gov/usao/cae |
| USAO
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 880 Front Street, Room 6293 San Diego, CA 92101-8893 |
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| ATTN: | Joshua Silva, Law Clerk Coordinator |
| Telephone: | (619) 546-9028 |
| Fax: | (619) 546-0620 |
| The USAO for the Southern District of California is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes committed in the Southern District of California which includes all of San Diego County and Imperial County areas. In addition, the Office represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court in the Southern District of California. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 10 (Criminal Division) 9 (Civil Division) |
| Internship Location(s): | San Diego |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter (please indicate whether you are interested in the Criminal or Civil Division), resume, official transcript, and a 5-10 page writing sample. |
| Qualifications: | Must have successfully completed one year of law school prior to commencing internship. Civil Division applicants must have successfully completed Civil Procedure; completion of Evidence, Constitutional Law and Torts is preferred. Criminal Division applicants must have successfully completed Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure; completion of Constitutional Law and Evidence is preferred. Must be a U.S. citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Fall/Spring Programs - Full Semester/Trimester |
| Academic credit: | Academic credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Interns assigned to the USAO can expect to do research and draft motions in pending cases, research legal issues for indictments and investigations; participate in witness conferences; and observe hearings and trials of cases they are working on or they are interested in. Interns are also encouraged to attend office training on current legal issues, and participate in tours of federal agencies such as: FBI, U.S. Marshal’s Office, U.S. Border Patrol, and the U.S./Mexico border. For more information about our office please visit our web site. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/cas |
| USAO
DISTRICT OF COLORADO 1225 17th Street, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80202 |
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| ATTN: | Cheriene S. Nowick, Law Clerk Coordinator Supervising Attorney Stephen D. Taylor, Assistant United States Attorney |
| Telephone: | (303) 454-0218 |
| E-mail: | Cheriene.Nowick@usdoj.gov All applications go to Cheriene Nowick via e-mail. Cheriene will be happy to answer questions through e-mail or call her at (303) 454-0218. |
| The USAO contains a Civil Division, Criminal Division, and Appellate Division. The Criminal Division prosecutes violations of federal criminal law – types of cases include, but are not limited to: mail, wire, tax and securities fraud; environmental crimes; firearm crimes; bank robbery; drug crimes; assaults. The Civil Division attorneys act as defense counsel for government agencies and employees. Types of cases include, but are not limited to: discrimination (race, sex, age, disability, religion); public land issues (quiet title, condemnation, land-use, access to public land, endangered species); bankruptcy; immigration; Federal Tort Claims Act (malpractice, etc.); constitutional torts (Bivens). Civil Division attorneys also act as plaintiff’s counsel in areas, which include, but are not limited to: medicaid and medicare fraud; the False Claims Act; the enforcement of CERCLA; and any other cases in which the United States has been injured financially or where injunctive relief is needed. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 8 - 11 |
| Internship Location(s): | Denver |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, legal writing sample, e-mail address and telephone number where student can be reached both day and evening. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions. Students chosen will be subject to a background investigation, which can take up to three months. Must be a U.S. citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | At least 3 ½ months prior to the semester the
student wishes to work: Fall: May 30 Spring: September 30 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 6 weeks |
| Academic credit: | |
| Assignments: | Assignments include, but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. The interns become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the Colorado United States District Court, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, interns may attend depositions, meetings with agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/co |
| USAO
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 400 N. Tampa Street, Suite 3200 Tampa, FL 33602 |
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| ATTN: | Casey J. Schaefer Human Resources Specialist |
| Telephone: | (813) 274-6043 |
| Fax: | (813) 274-6074 |
| E-mail: | usaflm.law.intern@usdoj.gov (Applications by e-mail are strongly preferred.) NOTE: We will not go to internet sites, such as Symplicity, to retrieve applications. All application packages must be submitted directly to District contact. |
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida is responsible for civil and criminal federal prosecutions. The District has five offices located in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Ocala, and Fort Myers which cover a jurisdictional area of 35 counties in the State of Florida. There are approximately 119 Assistant United States Attorneys serving in the District. |
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| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 24 |
| Internship Location(s): | Tampa Criminal Division (6); Tampa Civil Division (4); Tampa Appellate Division (1); Orlando (4); Jacksonville (6); Fort Myers (2) ; Ocala (1) |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter stating preferred internship location (indicate only one city choice) and, if selecting Tampa, indicate 1st and 2nd division choices (from Criminal, Civil or Appellate) and including e-mail address and day-time telephone number; resume; transcript, including GPA (can be unofficial transcript); and legal writing sample. Additional required form provided upon request. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. |
| Application (Firm) Deadlines: | Fall: First Friday in May |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Tampa: 8-20 hours per week (prefer more than 8 hours) |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible (District provides no matching funds); volunteers responsible for all parking expenses incurred. |
| Assignments: | Interns assigned to the Middle District of Florida USAO can expect to provide support to AUSAs by performing legal research, assisting in or drafting briefs and pleadings, assembling exhibits for trial and participating in witness conferences. They will have the opportunity to observe hearings and trials on which they are working or in which they are interested. Interns are encouraged to participate in available District and court-sponsored training opportunities. |
| Web Site: | http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/flm |
| USAO NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 11 N. Adams Street, Suite 400 Tallahassee, FL 32301 |
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| ATTN: | Human Resources Office |
| Telephone: | (850) 942-8430 |
| Fax: | (850) 942-8429 |
| E-mail: | USAFLN.Resumes@usdoj.gov (Applications by e-mail are preferred.) NOTE: We will not go to internet sites, such as Symplicity, to retrieve applications. All application packages must be submitted directly to District contact. |
| The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida has jurisdiction over an area stretching from Pensacola to Gainesville, encompassing 23 counties. There are four staffed offices, one in Tallahassee, one in Pensacola, one in Panama City and one in Gainesville. The Northern District of Florida is responsible for civil and criminal federal prosecutions. There are approximately 32 Assistant U.S. Attorneys serving in the District. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 9 |
| Internship Location(s): | Tallahassee (3); Pensacola (3); Gainesville (3); no openings in Panama City |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter stating preferred internship location (indicate only one city choice) including e-mail address and daytime telephone number; resume; transcript, including GPA (can be unofficial transcript); and legal writing sample. Additional required form provided upon request. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. |
| Application (Firm) Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible (District provides no matching funds); volunteers responsible for all parking expenses incurred. |
| Assignments: | Interns assigned to the Northern District of Florida USAO can expect to provide support to AUSAs by performing legal research, assisting in or drafting briefs and pleadings, assembling exhibits for trial and participating in witness conferences. They will have the opportunity to observe hearings and trials on which they are working or in which they are interested. Interns are encouraged to participate in available District and court-sponsored training opportunities. |
| Web Site: | http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/fln |
| USAO
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 99 N.E. 4th Street Miami, FL 33132 |
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| ATTN: | Law Intern Program |
| Fax: | (305) 530-7950 |
| E-mail: | USAFLS.InternProgram@usdoj.gov |
The USAO for the Southern District of Florida is responsible for investigating and prosecuting federal crimes and representing the United States in civil matters in the district. The office also represents the United States in appeals before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Interns are assigned to one section within the Civil or Criminal Divisions of the office for the duration of the semester. Within their respective sections, Interns receive a variety of assignments and have the opportunity to work with numerous AUSAs. The goal of the Office is to introduce interns to the federal legal system, to develop and refine their legal research and writing skill, and above all to make their time at the office enjoyable and worthwhile. |
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| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 8 – 16 |
| Internship Location(s): | Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, FL |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, transcript (official or unofficial), writing sample, and dates of availability. Applications should be submitted via email. Please include the materials requested above in file. Incomplete applications will not be considered. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) second- and third-year law students with strong academic record. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Applicant must pass a required background check due to the nature of the work performed at the USAO. This check can take up to three months to complete. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: May 7 Spring: September 15 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 240 hours, 8 – 10 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Academic credit available with approval from student’s law school. This internship is unpaid. |
| Assignments: | Interns in the SDFL will assist AUSAs with trial preparation, legal research and drafting of court pleadings suitable for filing in the U.S. District Court. Interns will also work with AUSAs on a variety of subject matters within the section to which they are assigned. Interns are strongly encouraged to attend and observe court proceedings and to attend office training programs. |
| Web Site: | http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls |
| USAO
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA Suite 600, Richard Russell Building 75 Spring Street, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 |
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| ATTN: | William R. Toliver, AUSA |
| Telephone: | (404) 581-6069 |
| Fax: | (404) 581-6181 |
| E-mail: | William.Toliver@usdoj.gov |
| Attorneys in the USAO for the Northern District of Georgia investigate and prosecute federal crimes and represent the interests of the United States in both criminal and civil cases and matters in U.S. District Court, as well as in the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Criminal attorneys investigate and prosecute federal criminal violations of many types, including: terrorism, computer crime, fraud, public corruption, drug trafficking, organized crime, civil rights violations, money laundering, and violent crimes. Civil attorneys provide representation to various federal agencies in both affirmative and defensive litigation. Civil attorney are also active in asset forfeiture proceedings and the collection of fines and judgments. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 10 |
| Internship Location(s): | Atlanta |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and day and contact information: including mailing address, email address, and current telephone number(s). If first semester transcripts are not available at the application deadline, that fact should be noted in the cover letter, and the transcript should be forwarded as soon as it is available. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, due to the sensitive nature of the work handled by the office. |
| Application Deadlines: | February 8, 2013 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 9-10 weeks (highly qualified applicants interested in split-summer internships will also be considered) |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. (No matching contributions available; all compensation must be provided by law school). We provide limited administrative assistance to students who qualify for public assistance grants, or who are interested in receiving law school course credits. |
| Assignments: | Interns will be assigned to one of two divisions: criminal or civil. Usual assignments will include legal research, drafting pleadings and responses and appellate briefs. Interns will also assist attorneys in all phases of criminal prosecution and civil litigation: including discovery, depositions, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencing hearings, and federal habeas corpus actions. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/gan |
| USAO
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA 100 Bull Street, Suite 200 Savannah, GA 31401 (Headquarters) 600 James Brown Boulevard, Suite 200 Augusta, GA 30901 (Branch Office) |
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| ATTN: | Edward J. Tarver,
United States Attorney Southern District of Georgia Post Office Box 8970 Savannah, GA 31412 |
| Telephone: | (404) 581-6282, Guerry Notte, Deputy Administrative Officer |
| E-mail: | usagas.LawClerkApps@usdoj.gov |
| The USAO for the Southern District of Georgia prosecutes all federal crimes committed in the Southern District of Georgia which includes 43 counties along the coast and into rural areas of southeast Georgia. In addition, the office represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in district and bankruptcy court in the Southern District of Georgia. There are 25 AUSAs who serve within the Criminal, Civil and Appellate Sections within the office. The office is headquartered in Savannah and has a fully staffed Augusta branch office. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | |
| Internship Location(s): | Savannah and Augusta (see above) |
| Application Materials: | Resume, transcript (official or unofficial), writing sample, and dates of availability should be provided via e-mail to address noted above. |
| Qualifications: | First year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants are subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Interns assigned to the USAO can expect to do research and drafts for motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to participate in witness conferences; and to observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working, or in which they are interested. Interns are also encouraged to attend office training on current legal issues. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/gas |
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USAO NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS 219 South Dearborn Street, 5th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 |
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| ATTN: | Monica LeKostaj Administrative Assistant for the Law Student Intern Program |
| Telephone: | (312) 353-1091 |
| E-mail: | Monica.lekostaj@usdoj.gov All application packages must be submitted via U.S. mail to the district contact by the indicated deadline. |
| The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes within the district. The Office also represents the United States and its Departments and Agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court and in the Seventh Circuit. The primary goals of the Law Student Program are to provide law students with the greatest possible exposure to and participation in federal trial and appellate practice, and to obtain excellent legal talent to assist this Office in handling its multitude of cases. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 15 |
| Internship Location(s): | Chicago, IL |
| Application Materials: | Resume, personal statement reflecting your background and your interest in participating in this program, legal writing sample, three letters of recommendation (preferably legal), and law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable). Recommendation letters, whether or not submitted in sealed envelopes, may be included by the student with the application materials. Please make every effort to include them with the application to avoid delay. First-year (second semester) law students must note when their grades will become available. They may be submitted at a later date. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the Office, all offers to candidates are conditioned upon the successful completion of a required background investigation. Interns are not permitted to work in a legal capacity – private or public – during the internship. |
| Application Deadlines: | Spring- September 20 Fall- April 16 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 16 hours per week for 12 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Work-study or academic credit may be available through a student’s law school. Students must make arrangements through his/her law school. This internship is not compensated. No matching contributions available; all compensation must be provided by law school. |
| Assignments: | The work of the law student interns includes assisting in all aspects of trial preparation, legal research, writing memoranda of law, drafting pleadings and appellate briefs, assisting in preparation and taking of depositions, assisting in pretrial conferences and trials of civil and criminal cases. |
| Web Site: | www.justice.gov/usao/iln |
| USAO
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA 5400 Federal Plaza, Suite 1500 Hammond, IN 46320 |
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| ATTN: | Robin W. Morlock, Assistant United States Attorney, Law Clerk Coordinator |
| Telephone: | (219) 937-5500 |
| Email: | Robin.Morlock@usdoj.gov (Applications by e-mail preferred) |
| The USAO for the Northern District of Indiana is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The criminal side of the Office conducts investigations and prosecutes criminal cases including political corruption, securities and healthcare fraud, terrorism, narcotics, commercial frauds, government frauds, violent crimes, public protection and appeals. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 3 Spring: 3 |
| Internship Location(s): | Fall: Hammond
(3) Spring: Hammond (3) |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter indicating in which office(s) the applicant is interested, the particular internship the applicant is applying for, (i.e. fall or spring), resume, official law school transcript; legal writing sample, date when available, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings. If the applicant’s law school requires a contract as part of any program wherein the student will receive credit for the externship, then we also require a copy of any such contract. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Fall: 135 hours Spring: 135 hours |
| Academic credit: | |
| Assignments: | Perform research projects and assist in trial preparation. It is likely that interns will work on an appellate brief. Interns will be assigned projects from both the Civil and Criminal Divisions. Interns will work with several different AUSAs over the course of the internship. Through research projects and interaction with the AUSAs, interns will be introduced to the federal system and receive an introduction to federal procedures in both the civil and criminal settings. Interns are encouraged to attend court with the AUSAs during the internship and watch court proceedings. In limited instances, interns are allowed to represent the government in hearings before the various federal courts. Each Branch Office of the USAO for the Northern District of Indiana is located in a federal courthouse. This enables the interns to meet Judges, their clerks and network among federal officials. Our goal is to introduce our interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills and, above all, to enjoy their summer. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/inn |
| USAO NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA 401 First Street SE, Suite 400 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 |
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| ATTN: | Scott McNamar (Human Resources Specialist) |
| Telephone: | (319) 731-4071 |
| Fax: | (319) 363-1990 |
| Email: | USAIAN.HR@usdoj.gov (Applications by e-mail preferred) |
| The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa contains a Civil and Criminal Division. The Criminal Division prosecutes violations of federal criminal law – types of cases include, but are not limited to: mail, wire, tax and securities fraud; environmental crimes; firearm crimes; bank robbery; drug crimes. Internet predators; etc. The Civil Division attorneys act as defense counsel for government agencies and employees. Types of civil cases handled include, but are not limited to: discrimination (race, sex, age, disability, religion); bankruptcy; immigration; Federal Tort Claims Act; etc. Civil Division attorneys also act as plaintiff's counsel in areas, which include, but are not limited to: Medicaid and Medicare fraud; the False Claims Act; and any other cases in which the United States has been injured financially or where injunctive relief is needed. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 3 – 4 (law student volunteer opportunities may be available in the following legal areas: immigration; narcotics; social security; Americans with Disabilities Act; and general criminal matters). Selections will be made on a rolling basis dependent upon the needs of the office and availability of work. |
| Internship Location(s): | Cedar Rapids, Sioux City |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages), date(s) when available, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings. Please combine all documents into a single pdf file attached to email. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students with strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills. U.S. citizenship required. Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office, candidates invited to interview will be expected to consent to a credit check; all offers to candidates are conditioned upon the successful completion on a required background check which requires disclosure of any drug use, law enforcement and employment records, and financial credit information. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: November 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Flexible period. Length of service during the internship and hours of duty will be determined by the student in conjunction with the Program coordinator. |
| Academic credit: | Course credit may be possible. |
| Assignments: | Assignments: Assignments include, but are not limited to, assisting attorneys with legal research; writing pleadings; trial preparation; and drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. The law student volunteers will become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the United States District Court, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, they may attend depositions, meetings with investigative agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings in cases on which they have worked or in cases of general interest in the office. Law students who qualify to practice under the district court's student practice rules may also be assigned to handle motion hearings. Our goal is to introduce law students to the federal legal system and to help them develop their practical legal skills. |
| Web Site: | http://www.justice.gov/usao/ian/ |
| USAO DISTRICT OF KANSAS 301 N. Main, 1200 Epic Center Wichita, KS 67202 |
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| ATTN: | Jabari Wamble, Federal Practice Clinic Coordinator (Inquiries only) |
| Telephone: | (913) 551-6730, Jabari.Wamble@usdoj.gov |
| Fax: | (316) 269-6266 |
| E-mail: | USAKS.FPC@usdoj.gov (Applications only) |
| The United States Attorney’s Office serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties among other things. Recruitment for this volunteer program is on a limited as need basis. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 3 -- District-wide |
| Internship Location(s): | Wichita, KS; Kansas City, KS; Topeka, KS |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter (indicating major current legal interests & work location preferences), resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings; and e-mail address, if available. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) and second-year law student applications only - when internship begins. Strong academic standing and research skills. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation (covering criminal, credit, illegal drug use, etc.) due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office. |
| Application Deadlines: | Selections may be made on a rolling basis: Fall: June 1 Spring: November 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Flexible period. Length of service during the internship and hours of duty will be determined by the student in conjunction with the Program Coordinator. |
| Academic credit: | Some law schools offer academic credit or stipend. Students should check with their school. |
| Assignments: | Typical assignments will include assisting with all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to Assistant United States Attorneys, interviewing witnesses, and assembling exhibits for trial. |
| Web Site: | www.justice.gov/usao/ks/index.html |
| USAO
EASTERN DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY 260 W. Vine Street, Suite 300 Lexington, KY 40507-1612 |
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| ATTN: | Human Resources Officer |
| Telephone: | (859) 685-4929 |
| Fax: | (859) 233-2498 |
| E-mail: | usakye.staffing@usdoj.gov Applications by e-mail preferred. Applications should include the materials requested below, all in one consolidated PDF file. |
| The USAO for the Eastern District of Kentucky is charged with prosecuting federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies authority, and recovering funds from violators of criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The Appellate Division is responsible for handling the office appeals with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 6 |
| Internship Location(s): | Lexington (4); Ft. Mitchell (1); London (1) |
| Application Materials: | Applications should include the following materials, all in one consolidated PDF file: (1) Cover letter (please note preferred internship location (Lexington - Criminal or Civil or Appellate; Ft. Mitchell; London), in bold, on upper left corner); (2) resume; (3) law school transcript with GPA; (4) one legal writing sample; (5) date available; and (6) telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evening. |
| Qualifications: | Rising second and third year law students may apply. Students who will graduate prior to or during the course of the clerkship are not eligible. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. This background check requires substantial input from the candidate, and it is imperative that all security forms be completed and returned in a timely fashion as applicants selected may not begin volunteer work until background check has been favorably completed (which may take up to 8 weeks). |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8-10 weeks. Prefer 12-20 hours a week during the Fall and Spring semester. |
| Academic credit: | |
| Assignments: | Interns will be assigned to one of three divisions in Lexington: criminal, civil, or appellate. Interns in Ft. Mitchell and London offices will be assigned criminal work. Usual assignments will include legal research, drafting pleadings and responses and appellate briefs. Interns will also assist attorneys in all phases of criminal prosecution, civil litigation and appellate litigation: including discovery, depositions, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencing hearings, and federal habeas corpus actions. They will have the opportunity to observe hearings and trials on which they are working or in which they are interested. Interns are also encouraged to attend office training on current legal issues. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/kye |
| USAO DISTRICT OF MARYLAND | ||
| ATTN: | Baltimore | Greenbelt |
| 36 S. Charles
Street 4th Floor Baltimore, MD 21201 |
6500 Cherrywood
Lane Floor Suite 400 Greenbelt, MD 20770 |
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| Attn: | Jason Medinger, AUSA |
Robert Hur, Esq. E-mail: usamd.lawclerkjobs@usdoj.gov Telephone: (301) 344-4433 Fax: (301) 344-4516 |
| The United States Attorney for the District of Maryland serves as the federal government’s lawyer in Maryland. The Northern Division is located in Baltimore, and the Southern Division is located in Greenbelt. The missions of the U.S. Attorney’s Offices are to: (a) prosecute those who violate our nation’s criminal laws, including illegal drug distribution, public corruption, bank robberies, mail and wire fraud, firearms violations, environmental crimes and health care fraud, among others; and (b) defend the United States and its agencies in a full range of civil actions and to annually recover millions of dollars from persons who defraud the government, and from others against whom the government has claims. | ||
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Greenbelt (4 - 6) Baltimore (10 - 14) |
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| Internship Location(s): | Baltimore and Greenbelt | |
| Application Materials: | Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and an unofficial law school transcript. | |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. A background check must be conducted on all applicants before they can be hired. | |
| Application Deadlines: | Spring Program - October 10 |
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| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 Weeks | |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. | |
| Assignments: | Law clerks are assigned to work with different attorneys on a variety of criminal and civil matters. The law clerks research legal issues, author motions and other responsive pleadings, provide trial support to attorneys, and attend different court proceedings. | |
| Web Site: | http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/md/index.html | |
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USAO WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN P.O. Box 208 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0208 |
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| ATTN: | Ellie M. Drumm |
| Telephone: | (616) 456-2404 |
| Email: | Ellie.drumm@usdoj.gov (E-mail applications accepted; post mail preferred.) |
| The USAO for the Western District of Michigan is primarily responsibility for prosecuting federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. The criminal side of the Office consists of several divisions and units including: political corruption, securities and healthcare fraud, terrorism, narcotics, commercial fraud, government fraud, violent crimes, public protection, and appeals. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 1 Fall |
| Internship Location(s): | Grand Rapids , MI |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates of availability, and telephone number(s) where the student can be reached in the day and evenings. Please send all materials in one .pdf file. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Students who will graduate prior to or during the course of the clerkship are not eligible. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. This background check requires substantial input from the candidate and results are returned after approximately four weeks. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1, 2012 Spring: October 1 for Spring 2013 Program |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 – 12 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Course credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Clerks will prepare legal memoranda and briefs under the guidance of AUSAs in conjunction with pending cases. At least one assignment completed by each clerk will be filed with the court and made available to the clerk as a legal writing sample. Interns will receive criminal and civil assignments depending upon interest and office needs. Interns who have completed their second year of law school may be eligible to gain significant in-court experience under local rules. The goal of the program is to introduce clerks to the federal legal system, and to develop their legal skills. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/miw |
| USAO
DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA 600 United States Courthouse 300 South 4th Street Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
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| ATTN: | Darlene Gruenke |
| Telephone: | (612) 664-5682 |
| Email: | Darlene Gruenke@usdoj.gov Please submit application materials by mail or email. |
| The USAO for the District of Minnesota seeks part-time, volunteer law clerks to join us to support the missions of both the Criminal and Civil Divisions of the Office. The Criminal Division of the Office is comprised of three sections: Narcotics, Economic Crimes, and Major Crimes. It is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes committed in Minnesota, from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. The Civil Division of the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 10 |
| Internship Location(s): | Minneapolis/St. Paul |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample (not exceeding 10 pages), and two letters of recommendation (at least one of which must be from a law school professor or instructor). |
| Qualifications: | Students who will be second- or third-year law students this fall, with strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the Office, candidates invited to interview will be expected to consent to a credit check; all offers to candidates are conditioned upon the successful completion of a required background check. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: May 15 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible; applicants should consult directly with their law school. |
| Assignments: | Law clerks perform research and writing projects, and assist in appellate work and trial preparation. Interns will be given assignments in as many different divisions and units as possible, providing exposure to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of AUSAs. Interns also attend court proceedings as well as monthly brown bag lunches at which AUSAs, the defense bar, the federal judiciary, and federal agents speak. The goal is for law interns to see the federal legal system at work, develop their legal skills and, above all, enjoy their experience. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/mn |
| USAO NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI 900 Jefferson Oxford, MS 38655 |
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| ATTN: | Jim Allen, Administrative Officer |
| Telephone: | 662-234-3351 |
| The USAO of the Northern District of Mississippi is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crime from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white collar crime organized gang activities, internet-related crimes and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division the office is charged with defending agencies of the United States enforcing regulatory agencies and recovering funds from violators of United States criminal, regulatory and civil laws. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 3-4 |
| Internship Location(s): | Oxford, MS |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, Resume, Official Transcript, Legal Writing Sample, Availability, and Contact Information. |
| Qualifications: | Second- and third-year current law students will be considered. All interns are subject to a background investigation prior to acceptance into the internship. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Spring and Fall 280 hours/14 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Academic and work study credit are possible. |
| Assignments: | Assignments include but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions memoranda of law and dispositive motions. Interns will become familiar with Federal Rules of criminal and civil procedures and Federal Rules of evidence. In addition interns may attend disposition, meetings with agents accompany attorney to observe court proceedings. In addition the office attempts to identify appropriate matter for the intern to handle under the supervision of AUSAs. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/msn |
| USAO
DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO Human Resources Office 201 Third Street, N.W. Suite 900 Albuquerque, NM 87102 |
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| ATTN: | Audrey Sullivan |
| Telephone: | (505) 224-1510 |
| Fax: | (505) 346-7279 |
| The USAO for the District of New Mexico is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The criminal side of the Office is broken into several divisions and units, including immigration, white collar crime, narcotics, violent crimes, and appeals. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 6 |
| Internship Location(s): | Albuquerque (4); Las Cruces (2) |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, date when available, and telephone number(s) where student can be reached in the day and evening. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: May 1 Spring: September 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Typical assignments include assisting with all facets of case preparation, such as: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to AUSAs, interviewing witnesses, and assembling exhibits for trial. |
| Web Site: | http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/nm |
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USAO EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK CIVIL DIVISION |
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| 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
610 Federal Plaza Central Islip, NY 11722-4454 |
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| ATTN: | Michael Goldberger, AUSA | Diane Beckmann, AUSA |
| The Civil Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York has primary responsibility for representing the federal government in civil litigation in the Eastern District of New York. Summer interns assist in the prosecution and defense of civil cases on behalf of the United States before the District Court, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the Bankruptcy Court. | ||
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 20 | |
| Internship Location(s): | Brooklyn (10 – 15) Central Islip (5) | |
| Application Materials: | Resume with current/valid address and email, law school transcript if available (official or unofficial), legal writing sample, and list of three (3) references and telephone number(s) where student can be reached both during the day and in the evening. Applications must be mailed to the address above (no email). Please visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/nye/district/LawInternship.html for additional information. Only hard copy applications will be accepted by U.S. mail. |
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| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) second- and third-year law students are invited to apply to the United States Attorney's summer internship program. Our ten-week program offers unpaid internships in both the Criminal and Civil Division. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation. | |
| Application Deadlines: | Spring: October 15th (January – May) |
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| Minimum Weeks Required: | 14 – 16 weeks (12 – 20 hours per week) | |
| Academic credit: | Possible work-study credit. In addition, summer interns are eligible to apply for a limited number of summer stipends awarded by the Federal Bar Council and the Eastern District Association (an alumni organization of former Assistant U.S. Attorneys from the Eastern District of New York). | |
| Assignments: | Student interns are afforded the opportunity to participate in the wide range of work performed by our Assistant United States Attorneys. Intern assignments can include assisting in trial preparation, participating in witness interviews or civil depositions, and legal research and writing. Summer interns are also strongly encouraged to observe hearings and trials in the District Court, and even to participate. Our summer intern program also features a number of exciting intern events. Traditionally, the se include guided tours of the NYPD Ballistics Laboratory and the Metropolitan Detention Center (the local federal jail). Additionally, each week, we host an intern "brown bag luncheon" with speakers on a veriety of topics of interest. Over past summers the speakers have included the United States Attorney, federal judges, the former Acting Solicitor General of the United States, an officer of the Central Intelligence Agency, notable criminal defense attorneys, an expert in polygraph examinations, a special agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorneys from the Office's various practice areas. |
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| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/nye | |
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USAO EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK CRIMINAL DIVISION |
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| 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
610 Federal Plaza Central Islip, NY 11722-4454 |
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Richard Tucker, AUSA |
Burton T. Ryan, AUSA |
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| The Civil Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York has primary responsibility for representing the federal government in civil litigation in the Eastern District of New York. Summer interns assist in the prosecution and defense of civil cases on behalf of the United States before the District Court, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the Bankruptcy Court. | ||
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 30 | |
| Internship Location(s): | Brooklyn; Central Islip | |
| Application Materials: | Resume with current/valid address and email, law school transcript if available (official or unofficial), legal writing sample, and list of three (3) references and telephone number(s) where student can be reached both during the day and in the evening. Applications must be mailed to the address above (no email). Please visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/nye/district/LawInternship.html for additional information. Applications will be accepted by U.S. mail or e-mail. |
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| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) second- and third-year law students are invited to apply to the United States Attorney's summer internship program. Our ten-week program offers unpaid internships in both the Criminal and Civil Division. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation. | |
| Application Deadlines: | Spring: October 15th (January – May) |
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| Minimum Weeks Required: | 14 – 16
weeks (12-20 hours per week) |
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| Academic credit: | Possible work-study credit. In addition, summer interns are eligible to apply for a limited number of summer stipends awarded by the Federal Bar Council and the Eastern District Association (an alumni organization of former Assistant U.S. Attorneys from the Eastern District of New York). | |
| Assignments: | Student interns are afforded the opportunity to participate in the wide range of work performed by our Assistant United States Attorneys. Intern assignments can include assisting in trial preparation, participating in witness interviews or civil depositions, and legal research and writing. Summer interns are also strongly encouraged to observe hearings and trials in the District Court, and even to participate. Our summer intern program also features a number of exciting intern events. Traditionally, the se include guided tours of the NYPD Ballistics Laboratory and the Metropolitan Detention Center (the local federal jail). Additionally, each week, we host an intern "brown bag luncheon" with speakers on a veriety of topics of interest. Over past summers the speakers have included the United States Attorney, federal judges, the former Acting Solicitor General of the United States, an officer of the Central Intelligence Agency, notable criminal defense attorneys, an expert in polygraph examinations, a special agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorneys from the Office's various practice areas. |
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| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/nye | |
| USAO
WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK 100 State Street 620 Federal Building Rochester, NY 14614 |
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| ATTN: | Lori Pietrzykowski |
| Telephone: | (585) 263-6760 x 2228 |
| Fax: | (585) 263-6226 |
| The USAO for the Western District of New York is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in Western New York. The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court in the Second Circuit. Volunteer interns assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 3 |
| Internship Location(s): | Rochester |
| Application Materials: | Resume, transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, telephone number(s) where student can be reached both during the day and in the evening. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 7 Spring: October 4 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 weeks Part time 10 hours per week during school year |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Interns can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to assemble exhibits for trial; to observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working or in which they are interested. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/nyw |
| USAO
WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK 100 State Street 620 Federal Building Rochester, NY 14614 |
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| ATTN: | Lori Pietrzykowski |
| Telephone: | (585) 263-6760 x 2228 |
| Fax: | (585) 263-6226 |
| The USAO for the Western District of New York is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in Western New York. The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court in the Second Circuit. Volunteer interns assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 3 |
| Internship Location(s): | Rochester |
| Application Materials: | Resume, transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, telephone number(s) where student can be reached both during the day and in the evening. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 3 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 weeks part time 10 hours per week during school year |
| Academic credit: | |
| Assignments: | Interns can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to assemble exhibits for trial; to observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working or in which they are interested. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/nyw |
| USAO
WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA 227 West Trade Street, Suite 1650 Charlotte, NC 28202 |
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| ATTN: | Kevin H. Zolot, Assistant United States Attorney, Law Clerk Coordinator |
| Telephone: | (704) 344-3167 |
| Fax: | (704) 344-6629 |
| E-mail: | Kevin.zolot@usdoj.gov |
| The USAO for the Western District of North Carolina is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes in western North Carolina. The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court. Volunteer interns assist in the prosecution of criminal cases and the prosecution and defense of civil cases in the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 5 – 9 |
| Internship Location(s): | Charlotte (8), Asheville (1) |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter,
resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates
when available, and telephone number(s) where student can be reached
both during the day and in the evening. Application should include the following materials, all in one consolidated PDF file: resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates of availability, and telephone number(s) where student can be reached both during the day and in the evening. A cover letter is optional. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | |
| Academic credit: | Course credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Interns can expect to research and write motions and briefs in pending cases, including appellate briefs; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; toto assist AUSAs in preparing for criminal trials, including assembling exhibits, drafting jury instructions and compiling exhibit and witness lists; and attending hearings and trials as work schedules permit. |
| Web Site: | http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/ncw/ |
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USAO WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA 210 Park Avenue, Suite 400 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
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| ATTN: | Lisa Engelke, Human Resources Specialist |
| Telephone: | (405) 553-8777 |
| E-mail: | Lisa.Engelke@usdoj.gov |
| The USAO consists of a Criminal Division, Civil Division and Appellate Division. The Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes federal crimes involving, but not limited to, terrorism, firearms, bank robberies, gangs, narcotics, white collar, public corruption, health care fraud, child pornography, identity theft, bank fraud, and crimes occurring in Indian Country. The Civil Division represents the United States by defending suits against federal agencies and employees involving claims of employment discrimination, medical malpractice, torts, Bivens, etc. The Civil Division also enforces civil laws seeking to recover government funds lost to contract fraud and health care fraud, handles mortgage foreclosures and collection of debts owed to the United States, land condemnation, environmental cases, etc. The Appellate Division handles criminal and civil appeals and is responsible for researching and writing motions and appellate briefs for filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Students will work closely with AUSAs. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 6 - 9 |
| Internship Location(s): | Oklahoma City |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter,
resume, transcript, and writing sample (limited to 12 pages). Also
include e-mail address and telephone number where student can be
reached both day and evening.
All application packages should be submitted to Ms. Engelke via e-mail. Questions should be directed to Ms. Engelke via e-mail or at the telephone number listed above. |
| Qualifications: | Law students who have completed their first or second year of law school. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer volunteer positions. Students chosen will be subject to a background investigation which can take up to two months. Must be a U.S. citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: September 15 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | |
| Academic credit: | Internships or externships (with educational credit) possible. |
| Assignments: | Depending on the assigned division, students will assist with all facets of case preparation, such as researching legal issues, drafting motions and briefs, discovery, and trial preparation. Students will become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, students may have the opportunity to attend depositions, meetings with agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/okw |
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USAO MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA 235 Washington Avenue Scranton, PA 18503 |
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| Telephone: | (570) 348-2800 |
| Fax: | (570) 348-2037 |
| Email: | Gail.Dvornicky@usdoj.gov |
| The USAO for the Middle District of Pennsylvania encompasses 33 counties throughout Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, extending over 21,907 square miles. The district headquarters office is located in Scranton with branch offices in Harrisburg and Williamsport. The office represents the united States and has responsibility for the prosecution of criminal cases brought by the Federal government; the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the United States is a party; and the collection of debts owed to the Federal government which are administratively uncollectible. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 6 – 9 |
| Internship Location(s): | Scranton, Pa; Harrisburg, Pa; Williamsport, Pa |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, unofficial or official law school transcript, legal writing sample; valid e-mail address, dates when available and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check due to the sensitive nature of the work performed in a United States Attorney’s Office |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Academic credit: | The office participates in work-study programs but provides no matching funds. |
| Assignments: | Interns are routinely assigned to research and prepare initial drafts of memoranda of law. Interns are exposed to all stages of civil and criminal litigation except for grand jury matters. This includes, but is not limited to, responding to pretrial motions, conducting discovery, drafting jury instructions, responding to post-trial motions, and assisting on appellate briefs on a number of civil and criminal issues. While interns are not permitted to conduct proceedings in federal court, they are afforded the opportunity to attend and observe various court proceedings, such as detention and suppression hearings, arraignments, jury selections, trials and sentencings. |
| Web Site: | http://www.justice.gov/usao/pam |
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USAO DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO 350 Carlos Chardón Avenue Torre Chardón, Suite 1201 San Juan, PR 00918 |
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| ATTN: | Ms. Pura López - Human Resources Officer |
| Telephone: | (787) 282-1873 |
| Fax: | (787) 766-6022 |
| E-mail: | c.pura.lopez@usdoj.gov |
| The USAO for the District of Puerto Rico is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the USAO is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. This office also represents the United States before the U.S. Court of Appeals. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 2 - 5 |
| Internship Location(s): | San Juan |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, and official law school transcript. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Status as a student in good standing at an accredited law school. Must speak, read, and write English fluently. Must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed. Applicants must complete paperwork providing information about residences, schooling, work, credit history, and fingerprints. Interviews will be conducted before selection. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Perform legal research and trial preparation for civil and criminal cases and/or appeal matters. Students will work closely with AUSAs in developing legal documents and will receive direction in honing research skills. Assignments will increase in difficulty as proficiency develops. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/eousa |
| USAO DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1441 Main Street, Suite 500 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 |
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| ATTN: | Legal Internship Program |
| Telephone: | (809) 929-3000 |
Applications mailed through U.S. mail preferred. |
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The USAO serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties, and appeals. |
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| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 9 |
| Internship Location(s): | Columbia, Florence, Charleston, Greenville Please note legal internship location preference in bold, on the upper right corner of your cover letter. |
| Application Materials: | Please submit a cover letter noting location preference in bold on the upper right corner of the cover letter, resume with grade point averages for all academic work listed on the resume, at least one writing sample, an official law school transcript, and 3 references who can speak to skills and abilities. Transcripts and grade point averages should be updated as grades are available. If transcripts and grade point averages are not available at time of application, please update as information becomes available. |
| Qualifications: | Second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and maintain strong academic credentials. It is the policy of the USAO to require that a background review be conducted on all applicants who are hired. Therefore, it is imperative that all security forms be completed and returned in a timely fashion. Selected interns will not be allowed to begin work until the office receives notification of security clearance. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 4 Applicants will only be contacted by the USAO if more information is needed or if an interview is requested. Interviews will take place at the USAO. Further, applicants are responsible for arranging and funding their own travel and accommodations. Delivery confirmation from postal carrier is suggested. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 12 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Credit may be given for some school program, or public law stipends also might be available through certain law school programs. Students should contact their law school for specific intern, extern, or work-study requirements prior to applying for the legal intern position. |
| Assignments: | Responsible for assisting attorneys with all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to attorneys, and interviewing witnesses. Our goal is to introduce legal interns to the federal legal system and to develop practical legal skills. |
| Web Site: | http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/sc/ |
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USAO MIDDLE DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE 110 9th Avenue South, Suite A-961 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 |
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| ATTN: | Internship Coordinator |
| Telephone: | (615) 736-5151 |
| E-mail: | Carrie.Daughtrey@usdoj.gov |
| The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, online child exploitation, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies' authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Semesters: varies |
| Internship Location(s): | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and an e-mail address or telephone number where a student may be reached during the day. |
| Qualifications: | Rising second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney's Office. |
| Application Deadlines: | October 15th for Spring Program (January - May) June 1st for Fall Program (September - December) |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 hours/week during semester |
| Academic credit: | School credit as determined by the student’s law school. |
| Salary: | Volunteer. Legal interns often receive academic credit or school stipends while working. |
| Assignments: | Legal interns will be responsible for researching legal issues and writing responses in pending cases, jury instructions, and appellate briefs. Interns also will work with attorneys in responding to discovery, interviewing witnesses, assembling exhibits for trial, and negotiating settlements. Legal Interns are not assigned to a specific unit but rather receive assignments from throughout the office. Legal interns will be paired with an attorney mentor and participate in numerous field trips. All interns are encouraged to observe court proceedings as time permits. |
| Web Site: | http://www.justice.gov/usao/tnm/ |
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USAO WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE 167 N. Main Street, Suite 800 Memphis, TN 38103 |
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| ATTN: | Lori Frederick |
| Telephone: | (901) 544-4231 |
| Fax: | (901) 544-4230 |
| E-mail: | |
| The United States Attorney’s Office represents the litigative and defensive interests of the United States. Our office prosecutes violations of federal criminal law and defends the United States in civil law suits, seeking to recover from instances of fraud committed against the United States and taking affirmative civil enforcement action. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Memphis, TN |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and telephone number(s) where student can be reached in the day and evenings. |
| Qualifications: | Third-year law students. (Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions.) Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subjected to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall – June 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 - 10 per week (negotiable) |
| Academic credit: | School credit possible at the discretion of the law school. |
| Assignments: | Interns for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee will perform research projects, and assist in discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. Interns can also be expected to assist in the assembly of exhibits for trial and drafting of briefs and pleadings. Students may observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working on or interested in. |
| Web Site: | http://www.justice.gov/usao/tnw/ |
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USAO EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS 350 Magnolia Ave., Ste 150 Beaumont, TX 77701 |
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| ATTN: | Princess Franklin, Human Resources Officer |
| Telephone: | (409) 839-2538 |
| Fax: | (409) 839-2557 |
| E-mail: | Princess.franklin@usdoj.gov |
| The USAO for the Eastern District of Texas, represents the interests of the United States in criminal and civil litigation. The law student internship program provides students an opportunity for supervised direct involvement in criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, and appellate proceedings. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 6 |
| Internship Location(s): | Beaumont (2); Plano (4) |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), and second-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions. Must be a U.S. citizen and maintain a grade point average of 2.8 or higher. A security clearance will be conducted on all applicants offered positions. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 (available
only in Beaumont and Plano offices) Spring: October 1 (available only in Beaumont and Plano offices) Positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to these deadlines. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | At least 10 hours per week (Spring and Fall Programs) |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | The USAO for the Eastern District of Texas offers students a challenging and rewarding summer internship experience. During their internships, students have the opportunity to strengthen legal research and writing skills by applying them in practical settings, including drafting memoranda, motions in advance of and during trial, and appellate briefs to the Fifth Circuit. Student interns will be exposed to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of different attorneys, and typically have the opportunity to observe numerous court proceedings, from initial appearances through all phases of trial. Moreover, former student interns have also had the opportunity to observe and participate in witness preparation sessions, defendant debriefings, and conferences with defense counsel and agents from a variety of local, state, and federal agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the U.S. Postal Inspection Service; and the U.S. Secret Service. |
| Web Site: | http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/txe |
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USAO NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS Burnett Plaza, Suite 1700 8801 Cherry St. Unit 4 Ft. Worth, TX 76102 |
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| ATTN: | Amanda Booth |
| Telephone: | (817) 252-5200 |
| Fax: | |
| E-mail: | Usatxn.slv@usdoj.gov |
| The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas is the principal federal prosecution authority for the North Texas area with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Amarillo. The Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecutes all federal crimes in our jurisdiction including acts of terrorism, public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime, narcotics trafficking, firearms crimes, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal offenses. The Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agency authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. statutes and other regulations. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 9 – 11 |
| Internship Location(s): | Dallas (5); Fort Worth (4 – 6) |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter stating preferred internship location and preference between civil and criminal sections, resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample (10 pages or less), email address, and telephone number(s) where student can be reached in the day and evenings. Please send all documents as one PDF file. Also indicate your dates of availability for work. Incomplete applications will not be considered. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office. Background check may take up to two months to complete. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: April 13 (September – December) Spring: October 1st (January – May) Positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to the deadline. Applications submitted after the deadline will be accepted until all positions are filled. Interns in the Fort Worth Office may be hired for the entire school year. Students interested in a full-year (September – May) should include that information in their cover letters. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 6 |
| Academic credit: | Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit. |
| Assignments: | The Northern District of Texas offers internship opportunities in both our Criminal and Civil Divisions, and selected candidates may be assigned to work in either or both groups, depending on preference and need. Our goal is to introduce law students to the federal system and litigation involving the United States. We strive to assist students in developing their legal research and writing skills. Volunteers in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions will perform legal research and writing; draft various pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents; and assist with witness preparation, depositions, and hearings or trials. All students will be provided with several opportunities to meet members of the judiciary, representatives of various federal agencies, and to participate in substantive programs to familiarize them with the federal legal system. Within the Civil Division, students will be given assignments in a wide variety of defensive and affirmative litigation, including employment discrimination, medical malpractice, general torts, constitutional torts, immigration, prisoner litigation, commercial, financial, and civil fraud. Volunteers within the Criminal Division will also be exposed to a wide variety of practice areas, including narcotics, public corruption, healthcare fraud, cybercrimes, terrorism, and other federal crimes. |
| Web Site: | http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/txn |
| USAO SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS 1000 Louisiana Avenue, Suite 2300 Houston, TX 77002 |
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| ATTN: | Michael Wright – AUSA in charge of Law Student Program |
| E-mail: | interns.usatxs@usdoj.gov |
| The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is the principal federal prosecution authority for the South Texas area with offices in Houston (headquarters), Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Laredo, and McAllen. The Criminal Division prosecutes all federal crimes in our jurisdiction including narcotics trafficking, white-collar crime, national security, public corruption asset forfeiture, financial litigation, organization crime, immigration violations, violent crimes, and other criminal offenses. The Civil Division is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agency authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The Appellate Division is responsible for supervising the office's appeals with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Varies |
| Internship Location(s): | Houston, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Laredo, and McAllen |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and an e-mail address and telephone number where student can be reached in the day and evenings. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subjected to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office. |
| Application Deadlines: | Spring: October 15th
Fall: June 15th |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 hours/week |
| Academic credit: | School credit possible at the discretion of the law school. May apply for Blask Fellowship. |
| Assignments: | Legal interns have the opportunity to research legal issues, draft pleadings/memoranda, assist with discovery, trial preparation, jury instructions, and appellate briefs. Interns may observe hearings and trials. Interns may observe and participate in witness preparation sessions, defendant debriefings, meetings with defense counsel, and meetings with agents from several federal agencies. |
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| USAO
DISTRICT OF UTAH 185 South State Street, Rm. 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 |
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| ATTN: | Debra Parker |
| Telephone: | (801) 524-5682 |
| Fax: | (801) 524-6924 |
| E-mail: | debra.parker@usdoj.gov |
| The USAO for the District of Utah is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes committed within the district, including acts of terrorism, white-collar crime, organized crime, criminal gang activities, internet-related crimes, drug offenses and other criminal acts. The Office also defends the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in civil actions; enforces the regulatory authority of federal agencies, and recovers funds from individuals who violate criminal, civil and regulatory laws. The Office is divided into two divisions: the Criminal Division and Civil Division. The Criminal Division is divided into five sections: Appellate, National Security, Narcotics, White Collar, and Violent Crimes. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | |
| Internship Location(s): | Salt Lake City |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings. |
| Qualifications: | Second- and third- year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. |
| Application Deadlines: | May 31 for Fall program |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 250 hours |
| Academic credit: | Volunteer (without compensation) |
| Assignments: | Interns will be assigned to a specific section of the office to assist Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) by conducting legal research and preparing legal pleadings, memoranda, and briefs. Interns are encouraged to attend brown bag lunches which are sponsored by the office and which feature AUSAs speaking on various legal topics. The office also encourages interns to attend court proceedings handled by AUSAs to view civil and criminal trials and hearings and gain a better understanding of the federal legal system. The office goals are to introduce interns to the federal legal system, develop their legal research and writing skills, and provide a challenging and rewarding internship experience. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/ut/index.html |
| USAO
EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA NEWPORT NEWS OFFICE 721 Lakefront Commons Fountain Plaza Three Newport News, VA 23606 |
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| ATTN: | Eric Hurt for Criminal Law Student Internship Applications |
| The mission of the USAO for the Eastern District of Virginia is to enforce federal law and defend the United States, consistent with the priorities of the U.S. Attorney General and the United States Attorney, recognizing the value and dignity of all people and the importance of strong relationships with the members of the judicial and law enforcement communities. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 3 |
| Internship Location(s): | Newport News |
| Application Materials: | Please submit a cover letter, resume with grade point averages for all academic work listed on resume, at least one writing sample, an official law school transcript, and 3 references who can speak to skills and abilities. (Transcripts and grade point averages should be updated as grades are available. So, if transcripts and grade point averages are not available at time of application, please update as information becomes available.) Please send packets and grade or resume updates via mail or e-mail. |
| Qualifications: | Second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and maintain a grade average of 3.0 or higher. It is the policy of the U.S. Attorney's Office to require that a background review be conducted on all applicants who are hired. Therefore, it is imperative that all security forms be completed and returned in a timely fashion. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: March 1st to May 1st |
| Inquiries/Application Status: | Applicants will be contacted by the U.S. Attorney's Office if more information is needed or if an interview is requested. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 full weeks, starting the day after Memorial Day. |
| Academic credit: | Credit may be given for some school programs, or public law stipends also might be available through certain school programs. Students should contact their law school for specific intern or work-study requirements prior to applying for such a position. |
| Assignments: | Responsible for assisting attorneys with all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to attorneys, and interviewing witnesses |
| Web Site: | http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/vae |
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USAO WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN 660 West Washington Avenue, # 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53701-1585 608-264-5158 |
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| ATTN: | AUSA Timothy M. O’Shea, tim.oshea@usdoj.gov |
| The USAO is the principal federal litigator in the Western District of Wisconsin and is responsible for coordinating federal investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties. There are approximately 20 AUSAs. The office is divided into criminal and civil divisions. The judicial district is located in the Seventh Circuit. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | |
| Internship Location(s): | Madison |
| Application Materials: | Resume and cover letter. |
| Qualifications: | Second and third-year law students. Law school graduates are ineligible for intern positions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and agree to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work. Interns cannot begin until the office receives notification of security clearance. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Applicants must generally agree to work for at least two periods of time–that is, two semesters or one semester and a summer. |
| Academic credit: | Possible work-study credit. Some law schools offer public interest/public sector stipends and we will work with the student and/or school to facilitate such stipends where available. |
| Assignments: | Interns work with
a number of different AUSAs on both criminal and civil matters.
The experience is largely research and writing oriented, with interns
producing memoranda and briefs. Interns may also have an opportunity
to assist AUSAs with investigations and trial preparation. Interns
are strongly encouraged to observe proceedings in the district
and magistrate courts. |
| Web Site: | www.usdoj.gov/usao/wiw |
| USAO DISTRICT OF WYOMING J.C. O’Mahoney Federal Courthouse 2124 Capitol Avenue, Suite 4002 Cheyenne, WY 82001 |
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| ATTN: | Edwarda (Eddie) Lee, Administrative Officer John R. Green, Supervising AUSA F. Lee Pico, Supervising AUSA (YNP) |
| Telephone: | (307) 772-2124 |
| Email: | usawy.volunteers@usdoj.gov |
| All applications (both law
and non-law) should go to the e-mail address above. The USAO contains a Civil Division and Criminal Division. The Criminal Division prosecutes violations of federal criminal law – types of cases include, but are not limited to: mail, wire, tax and securities fraud; environmental crimes; firearm crimes; bank robbery; drug crimes; assaults. The Civil Division attorneys act as defense counsel for government agencies and employees. Types of cases include, but are not limited to: discrimination (race, sex, age, disability, religion); public land issues (quiet title, condemnation, land-use, access to public land, endangered species); bankruptcy; immigration; Federal Tort Claims Act (malpractice, etc.); constitutional torts (Bivens). Civil Division attorneys also act as plaintiff’s counsel in areas, which include, but are not limited to: medicaid and medicare fraud; the False Claims Act; and any other cases in which the United States has been injured financially or where injunctive relief is needed. In addition, in Yellowstone National Park, and to a lesser extent in Grand Teton National Park, the District of Wyoming USAO is responsible for prosecuting class A, B and C misdemeanors that arise in the Parks. |
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| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 1 - 4 |
| Internship Location(s): | Cheyenne (up to 2) & Yellowstone
National Park in Mammoth (up to 2) Mammoth Hot Springs is situated within Wyoming and within Yellowstone National Park, and is a community of about 600 persons located approximately 6 miles south of Gardiner, Montana, 55 miles south of Livingston, Montana, and 120 miles northwest of Cody, Wyoming. Yellowstone National Park consists of 2.2 million acres, an area of exclusive federal jurisdiction, and sees over 4 million visitors annually. It should also be noted that most roads crossing the Park are closed from October to May, when weather conditions make driving hazardous. During this time period, only the northern entrance, at Gardiner, Montana, provides access to the Park and the Park’s headquarters in Mammoth Hot Springs, where the USAO is located. Based upon availability and arrangements made with the Park Service, government housing at Mammoth Hot Springs may be available, with the volunteer paying a share of utility costs and a modest fee. If housing is required and is available, the volunteer may need to share accommodations with another Park Service employee or contractor. |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, most recent transcript, e-mail address and telephone number where student can be reached both day and evening. |
| Qualifications: | For all volunteer opportunities in Cheyenne, candidates must be first-year (second semester), second-year or third-year law students. For fall and spring semester externships in Yellowstone, candidates must be undergraduate students in a criminal justice or related degree program. Students chosen will be subject to a background investigation, which can take up to three months. Must be a U.S. citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | 3 months prior to the semester the student
wishes to work: Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8-12 weeks for Cheyenne and 10-12 weeks for YNP |
| Academic credit: | Work study, if available; fellowships; internships or externships (with credit) |
| Assignments: | In Cheyenne, assignments include, but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. Volunteers become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the Wyoming United States District Court, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, volunteers may attend depositions, meetings with agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings. In Yellowstone, volunteers will assist an AUSA with the processing and preparation of misdemeanors for prosecution and will assist with proceedings in U.S. Magistrate Court. |
| Web Site: | http://www.justice.gov/usao/wy/ |
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).
