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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 DOJ agencies 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 agency, so please refer to specific agency descriptions and entries below for details.
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| Participating DOJ Agency | Location(s) | Deadline(s)* Indicates selection made on a rolling basis |
| Access to Justice Initiative | Washington, D.C. | Fall: June 15th Spring: October 15th |
| Antitrust Division | Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco | Fall- July 31 Spring- Nov 30 |
| Civil Division | Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco | Fall- July 15 Spring- Nov 15 |
| Appellate Staff | Washington, D.C. | Fall- May 15 Spring- Nov 30 |
| Constitutional Torts Staff | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 15 Spring- |
| Office of Immigration Litigation, Appellate Section | Washington, D.C. | Fall - March 29 Spring - January 13 |
| Office of Vaccine Litigation | Washington, D.C. | Fall - June 1 Spring - November 15 |
| Civil Rights Division | Washington, D.C. | Fall- See entry Spring- See entry |
| Criminal Division | ||
| Appellate Section | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 1 Spring- Oct 1 |
| Asset Forfeiture & Money Laundering Section | Washington, D.C. | Fall- July 11 Spring- Nov 1 |
| Capital Case Unit | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 1 Spring- Oct 1 |
| Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 30 Spring- Oct 31 |
| Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section | Washington, D.C. | June 1 |
| Fraud Section | Washington, D.C. | Fall: July 15 Spring: Oct 15 |
| Human Rights and Special Prosecution Section | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 1 Spring- Oct 1 |
| Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Section | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 15 Spring- Oct 7 |
| Organized Crime and Gang Section | Washington, D.C. | Fall: apply January -- May Spring: apply June – October |
| Office of International Affairs | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 1* Spring- Oct 1* |
| Office of Enforcement Operations | Washington, D.C. | May 1 |
| Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) | Washington, D.C. | Fall: February 1 |
| Public Integrity Section | Washington, D.C. | Fall: May 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | ||
| Office of Chief Counsel | Arlington, VA | Fall- June 1 Spring- Oct 1 |
| Environment and Natural Resources Division | Washington, D.C., Boston, Denver, Sacramento, Seattle | Fall- June 1 Spring- Oct 1 |
| Environmental Enforcement Section | Washington, D.C. | Fall- May 15 Spring- Oct 15 |
| San Francisco Field Office | San Francisco | Fall- Sept 12 Spring- Jan 20 |
| Executive Office for Immigration Review | Washington, D.C. metropolitan area | Fall- See entry Spring- See entry |
| Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys | ||
| Executive Office for US Attorneys | Washington, D.C. | October 1 for Spring Program (January – May) |
| Equal Employment Opportunity | Washington, D.C. | Fall: July 1st Spring: October 1st |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 1 Spring- Oct 1 |
| National Security Division | ||
| Counterespionage Section | Washington, D.C. | February 20 |
| Counterterrorism Section | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 1 Spring- Oct 1 |
| Foreign Investment Review Staff | Washington, D.C. | June 22 |
| Office of Law and Policy | Washington, D.C. | For Fall 2013: April 1, 2013 For Spring 2014: August 15, 2013 |
| Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism | Washington, D.C. | Fall: April 30 Spring: August 30 |
| Office of Dispute Resolution | Washington, D.C. | Fall- July 15 Spring- Dec 1 |
| Office the Federal Detention Trustee | Arlington, VA | Fall- June 1 Spring- Oct 1 |
| Office of Justice Programs | ||
| Office of Civil Rights | Washington, D.C. | Fall: May 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Office of Information Policy | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 1 Spring- Oct 31 |
| Office of Legal Policy | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 1 Spring- Oct 1 |
| Office of Legislative Affairs | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 30 Spring- Nov 30 |
| Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 1 Spring- Nov 1 |
| Office of Professional Responsibility | Washington, D.C. | Fall: apply by July 1 |
| Office of the Solicitor General | Washington, D.C. | Winter - October 15 Spring - January 15 |
| Office of Tribal Justice | Washington, D.C. | Fall- August 15 Spring- Dec 15 |
| Office of the Pardon Attorney | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 1 Spring- Oct 1 |
| Professional Responsibility Advisory Office | Washington, D.C. | Fall- July 19 Spring- Nov 15 |
| Tax Division | Washington, D.C. | Fall- June 1 Spring- Oct 15 |
| U.S. Marshals Service | ||
| Office of General Counsel | Arlington, VA (Crystal City) |
Fall- June 1 Spring- Nov 15 |
| U.S. Trustee Program | Washington, D.C. Field offices nationwide |
Fall- June 1 Spring- Nov 1 |
| ACCESS TO JUSTICE INITIATIVE 950 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Room 3340 Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Stephan P. Matthews, Administrative Officer |
| Email: | Stephan.P.Matthews@usdoj.gov |
| Telephone: | (202) 305-1923 |
| The Access to Justice Initiative was launched in March 2010 to improve access to justice for all Americans, regardless of status, income, or wealth. This includes: improving the availability and quality of indigent defense; enhancing civil legal representation for those without great wealth, including the middle class as well as the poor; focusing with special care upon the legal needs of the most vulnerable among us, including immigrants, juveniles, the homeless, disabled veterans, and victims of domestic and sexual violence; working with Federal, state, and tribal judiciaries to strengthen fair, impartial, and independent adjudication; promoting less lawyer-intensive and court-intensive solutions to legal problems; exchanging information with foreign ministries of justice and judicial systems on our respective efforts to improve access; and encouraging the development of more thoroughly evidence-based solutions to problems in the delivery of legal services. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 2 (full- or part-time) Spring: 2 (full- or part-time) |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Applications should be emailed to Stephan.P.Matthews@usdoj.gov and include a cover letter briefly describing interest and any relevant course or work experience, along with a resume. |
| Qualifications: | Completion of first year of law school. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 15th Spring: October 15th |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks |
| Academic credit: | ATJ will comply with all school requirements for earning academic credit. |
| Assignments: | Students will work on a range of projects involving the crisis in access to quality legal assistance for people unable to afford an attorney for their civil and criminal justice problems. Assignments will vary, though students will primarily do legal research and writing projects, attend meetings within the Justice Department and partner agencies and organizations, and generally be integrated into the work of the office to the extent possible. (This office does no litigation, investigation or enforcement work.) |
| ANTITRUST DIVISION 450 5th Street NW, Suite 3407 Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Debbie Wood |
| Telephone: | (202) 514-0668 |
| Fax: | (202) 514-0580 |
| E-mail: | ATR.PERSONNEL@USDOJ.GOV(Email Preferred) |
| The Antitrust Division is responsible for enforcing federal laws designed to ensure that our nation's markets are free and open to robust competition. The Division engages in both civil and criminal litigation, and its work ranges over the entire spectrum of the U.S. economy. The Division has in recent years focused on prosecution of large international cartels involving multinational firms and Fortune 500 firms. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 20 Spring: 20 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C., Chicago, New York, and San Francisco |
| Application Materials: | Please submit a cover letter (including dates available and geographic preference), resume, law school transcript (official or unofficial), and writing sample. Please attach the above material in an E-mail and forward it to the attention of Debbie Wood at ATR.PERSONNEL@USDOJ.GOV |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester only), second- or third-year law students. Must be a U.S. Citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: July 31 Spring: November 30 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Six (6) Weeks |
| Academic credit: | Course credit is available depending on school requirements. |
| Assignments: | Assist in trials and hearings; review documents; prepare legal memoranda and briefs; attend depositions; work closely with attorneys conducting investigations; present legal research in a group setting; prepare assistance requests to foreign governments; conduct interviews of national and international subjects. |
| CIVIL DIVISION Personnel Management Branch P.O. Box 14660, Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-4660 |
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| ATTN: | Alexander Kent, Intern Coordinator | ||
| Telephone: | (202) 307-0261 | ||
| Fax: | (202) 514-7968 | ||
| Washington DC and General Inquiries | New York Field Office | San Francisco Field Office | |||
| (Application via e-mail highly preferred for all offices) | |||
| The Civil Division represents the United States, its departments and agencies, Members of Congress, Cabinet officers and other federal employees in a wide range of civil litigation that spans the spectrum of government activities. The Civil Division is the largest litigating component within Justice, employing nearly 1500 employees, and representing over 100 federal agencies in a wide range of complex, high-profile civil litigation. Justice was ranked number seven in the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for 2009 (www.bestplacestowork.org). The Civil Division was ranked number three out of 216 agency subcomponents. The Division is comprised of six litigating Branches, for more information about each Branch visit: www.usdoj.gov/civil. | |||
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 20 Spring: 35 |
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| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C., New York City, and San Francisco. The vast majority of internships are located in Washington, D.C. | ||
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, transcript (official or unofficial), brief writing sample. Indicate the semester you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail application. | ||
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. | ||
| Application Deadlines: | Open on a rolling basis. | ||
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 6 weeks | ||
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. Transit subsidy is available. | ||
| Assignments: | Interns research, write, and develop draft motions, briefs, and discovery; attend depositions, moot court and oral arguments; perform legal research; and assist attorneys in all phases of trial preparation and at trial. | ||
| CIVIL DIVISION APPELLATE STAFF 950 Penn. Ave. NW, Room 7519 Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Please email applications to Sy Damle, Michael Abate, and Helen Gilbert at civapp.internjobs@usdoj.gov |
| The Appellate Staff prepares appellate briefs and presents oral arguments in all circuit courts of appeals, representing the United States and its agencies in some of the most high-profile and sensitive litigation in the country. The Staff also prepares recommendations for or against further review in cases the government loses in the district courts or courts of appeals. In addition, the Staff prepares draft certiorari petitions, briefs in opposition to certiorari petitions and Supreme Court merits briefs for the Solicitor General’s office. The Civil Division’s subject matter covers a wide variety of important legal issues, including separation of powers, First Amendment, representation of individuals charged with constitutional violations of a person’s rights (Bivens cases), administrative law, False Claims Act cases, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act cases, intellectual property law. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 3 – 4 Spring: 3 – 4 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Resume, writing sample, and law school transcript (official or unofficial), if available. Materials can be sent by e-mail to the address above. |
| Qualifications: | Students who have completed one year of law school (for summer internships), and second- or third-year law students (for all internships). Students must have excellent writing skills and high academic standing. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: May 15 Spring: November 30 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks (we will try to accommodate splits) |
| Academic credit: | Academic or work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Interns typically perform research, write memoranda and prepare initial drafts of appellate briefs. The research often entails searching legislative history to aid in statutory interpretation issues, and may also include searching specialized libraries, the National Archives or the Library of Congress. In addition, interns are encouraged to participate in moot courts of staff attorneys and attend oral arguments in the District of Columbia and Federal Circuits. |
| CIVIL DIVISION CONSTITUTIONAL TORTS STAFF P.O. Box 7146 Washington DC 20044 |
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| ATTN: | Please email applications to CSTL.Interns@usdoj.gov |
| The Department of Justice’s Constitutional Torts Staff, which represents the United States and federal employees at all levels of government in suits involving claims under Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics, is currently seeking 2L or 3L interns to assist with a variety of matters. Assignments would consist mainly of preparation of briefs and legal memoranda. To the extent possible, we also invite interns to attend D.C.-area court proceedings and depositions. Internships are unpaid but offer flexible hours and unparalleled exposure to a unique area of the law. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 1 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Please submit a resume, and an official or unofficial transcript (all in .pdf) to the e-mail address above. Include in your e-mail a brief statement explaining your interest in a volunteer position in our office. We recommend that you attach all your materials to a single e-mail and that you refrain from sending multiple e-mails to avoid confusion. |
| Qualifications: | Students who will be 2Ls or 3Ls during the 2012-2013 academic year are eligible to apply. |
| Application Deadlines: | Please submit your application by June 15, 2012, to be considered for our initial offer. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 12 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Course credit and externship opportunities are available depending on school requirements. |
| Assignments: | Responsibilities vary depending on case assignments. Interns typically perform research, write memoranda, and prepare initial drafts of motions or briefs. Opportunities may also include attending depositions, assisting with trial preparation, and performing other litigation support. |
| CIVIL DIVISION OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION LITIGATION, APPELLATE SECTION 450 5th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 |
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| ATTN: | Terri Leon-Benner |
| Telephone: | (202) 305-7059 |
| Fax: | (202) 305-4832 |
| Email: | Terri.Leon-Benner@usdoj.gov (Email Preferred) |
| The Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL) coordinates Federal immigration litigation nationwide, and has both an appellate and a district court section. OIL Appellate defends the administrative decisions of the Board of Immigration Appeals, involving removal orders and denials of applications for relief before the Federal Courts of Appeals. OIL Appellate attorneys handle removal cases in the Courts of Appeals, and support the Office of the Solicitor General’s immigration litigation efforts in the United States Supreme Court. OIL Appellate provides advice and counsel to United States Attorneys’ offices prosecuting criminal immigration issues that overlap with the office’s civil litigation. OIL Appellate provides support and counsel to all federal agencies involved in the admission, regulation, and removal of aliens under our immigration and nationality statutes, as well as related areas of border enforcement and national security, and participates in public outreach activities, including training, conferences, and publications. OIL Appellate has approximately 260 attorneys and 100 support staff and handles approximately thirty percent of the Civil Division’s caseload. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 16-20 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Send your application materials in a single PDF document in the following order: cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, class ranking and 5-10 page writing sample to Terri.Leon-Benner@usdoj.gov. |
| Qualifications: | Must be a rising 2L by the start date of the internships. Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Be a United States citizen and is required to have a background investigation. Be able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week for 10 continuous weeks. Demonstrate interest in immigration or appellate law. Show strong research and writing skills. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: March 29, 2013 (Application Submission Begins February 25, 2013) Spring 2014: January 13, 2013 (Application Submission Begins December 17, 2012) |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 weeks (20 hours per week) |
| Academic credit: | Course credit and externship opportunities are available depending on school requirements. |
| Assignments: | Students will be assigned to one of OIL’s litigation teams where they will: draft appellate briefs in asylum and cancellation of removal cases and dispositive motions; write case summaries for weekly litigation reports; attend “First Cuts” meetings; and conduct legal research and prepare memoranda. |
| CIVIL DIVISION OFFICE OF VACCINE LITIGATION P.O. Box 146 Washington, DC 20044 |
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| ATTN: | Intern and Law Clerk Program Coordinator |
| Email: | Vaccine.Interns@usdoj.gov |
| The Vaccine Litigation Group represents the interests of the Secretary of Health and Human Services in all cases filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. The cases involve claims of injury as a result of the receipt of certain vaccines. The Vaccine Litigation Group seeks law students for a limited number of fall or winter/spring volunteer (unpaid) law clerk positions. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 6 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample (no more than 5 pages), list of three references, and an official or unofficial transcript (all in pdf) to the e-mail address above. Include in your cover letter a brief statement explaining your interest in a volunteer position in our office. We recommend that you attach all your materials to a single e-mail and that you refrain from sending multiple e-mails to avoid confusion. |
| Qualifications: | Applicants should have excellent academic credentials, writing, and interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment, and have an interest in health care litigation. Experience in medicine is strongly preferred but not required. 1L (second-semester), 2L, 3L, and 4L evening students are eligible for the position. Graduates are ineligible. |
| Application Deadlines: | Open until filled; for fall, applications by June 1 are recommended; for winter/spring, applications by November 15 are recommended. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Course credit and externship opportunities are available depending on school requirements. |
| Assignments: | Law clerks work closely with attorneys and paralegals on substantive matters in all stages of litigation. Indeed, the position offers a unique experience in public service. The legal and medical issues at stake in each case vary greatly. Attorneys and staff in the group handle heavy case loads, and while streamlined procedures are utilized, cases frequently involve complex liability and damages issues. The Group is obliged to ensure that the Vaccine Trust Fund, from which damage awards are paid, is protected and, where eligibility criteria are met, that fair compensation is distributed to those whom Congress has intended. Attorneys appear frequently before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which affords law clerks the opportunity to gain experience in trial and appellate practice. |
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Room 5086, NYA Building Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Volunteer Internship Coordinator |
| Fax: | (202) 305-9667 |
| E-mail: | crt.volunteervacancies@usdoj.gov |
| The Civil Rights Division is primarily responsible for enforcing federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit, among other things, unlawful discrimination in voting, education, employment, housing, police services, public accommodations and facilities, and federally funded and conducted programs. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 20 Spring: 20 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Submit a resume (which includes your country of citizenship), brief writing sample (no more than 5 pages), a cover letter which indicates the time period you are available to work and the section(s) where you want to be considered |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. |
| Application Deadlines: | Open until filled; visit http://www.justice.gov/crt/employment/vol_intern_opps.php for specific application deadlines. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks |
| Academic credit: | |
| Assignments: | Interns will assist Division attorneys or specialists in legal and factual research, prepare documents and exhibits, interview witnesses, summarize depositions, analyze records, and other case-related work. Some sections may also involve interns in policy-related assignments. Given the nature of the work and the high quality of its staff, the Division expects interns to be able to grasp issues quickly, complete work thoroughly and accurately, and write clearly and concisely. These positions are without compensation or may be used for work-study credit. |
| Web Site: | http://www.justice.gov/crt/employment/vol_intern_opps.php Visit the volunteer intern opportunities page on the Division’s website to learn more about the work of the individual sections in the Division, which ones are recruiting for student volunteer interns, their specific expectations and requirements, and application deadlines. |
| CRIMINAL DIVISION APPELLATE SECTION 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room 1264 Washington, DC 20530 |
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| Fax: | (202) 305-2121 |
| E-mail: | App.Interns@usdoj.gov |
| The Appellate Section prepares draft briefs and certiorari petitions for the Solicitor General for filing in the U.S. Supreme Court; makes recommendations to the Solicitor General as to whether further review is warranted on adverse decisions in the district courts and courts of appeals; and prepares briefs and argues cases in the courts of appeals. The section also prepares and argues motions in significant district court cases. The Section assists U.S. Attorneys and Division prosecutors in preparing briefs for the courts of appeals and provides advice on a variety of legal issues. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 2 - 3 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | To apply for an internship, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Please do NOT submit transcripts. |
| Qualifications: | The Appellate Section hires volunteer interns who have completed at least one year of law school. An offer of a position as a law student intern is contingent on completion of a security clearance. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 15 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 to 10 weeks |
| Academic credit: | |
| Assignments: | The Criminal Division Appellate Section’s functions include, among others, the responsibility to research and write memoranda on criminal cases in which an adverse ruling has been made against the United States, in order to make a recommendation to the Solicitor General as to whether he/she should approve an appeal, rehearing, or certiorari in the case. Student interns in the Section are assigned to prepare these memoranda in a broad range of cases, including cases involving suppression of evidence, dismissals of indictments, post-verdict judgments of acquittal, and adverse sentencing determinations. The legal issues are quite varied, and often involve constitutional questions, questions of statutory interpretation, or the correct application of the Sentencing Guidelines. While students are closely supervised, they are asked to assume primary responsibility for preparing the Division’s memorandum in the cases to which they are assigned. That may include contacting the U.S. Attorney’s Office from which the case originates, making sure the Division receives a timely recommendation from the U.S. Attorney as well as all relevant materials for making a decision in the particular case, and maintaining contact with the U.S. Attorney’s Office throughout the approval process. |
| CRIMINAL DIVISION ASSET FORFEITURE & MONEY LAUNDERING SECTION 1400 New York Avenue NW, 2nd & 10th Floors Washington, DC 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Wendy Wormsley |
| Fax: | (202) 514-5522 |
| E-mail: | wendy.wormsley@usdoj.gov |
| The Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section (AFMLS) leads the Department’s efforts to take the profit out of crime. The multi-dimensional responsibilities of AFMLS include anti-money laundering enforcement, forfeiture, law development, training, and technical assistance, all done in close cooperation with partners in the United States and abroad. AFMLS also provides oversight, management, and policy development for the Department’s Assets Forfeiture Fund (AFF). | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 4 per semester |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Please submit via e-mail or fax a cover letter (including dates available), resume, transcript (official or unofficial), a brief writing sample, and 3 references. |
| Qualifications: | Applicants should have a strong interest in criminal law and have strong writing and communication skills. Applicants must be in their last year of undergraduate study or beyond. |
| Application Deadlines: | Positions are open until filled. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks or more, part-time or full-time |
| Academic credit: | Academic or work study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Assignments will vary. Generally, interns work directly with trial attorneys on issues relating to domestic and international asset forfeiture and money laundering cases and legal policy. |
| CRIMINAL DIVISION CAPITAL CASE UNIT 1331 F Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Jacabed Rodriguez-Coss or Jeffrey Kahan |
| Telephone: | (202) 696-3027 (202) 305-8910 |
| Fax: | (202) 353-9779 |
The Capital Case Unit (CCU) was created in response to the Department's increased involvement in capital litigation. CCU’s mission is two-fold: First, CCU is responsible for assisting the Attorney General’s Review Committee on Capital Cases in its evaluation of potential death penalty matters. CCU conducts an analysis of all cases in which a United States Attorney charges a crime punishable by death. CCU advises the Committee in relation to the factual and legal issues relevant to the Committee’s recommendation to the Attorney General regarding whether to seek the death penalty. CCU attorneys also provide legal, procedural, and policy guidance to the United States Attorneys’ Offices handling capital investigations and prosecutions. Additionally, CCU provides direct litigation support to USAOs handling capital cases. This support takes various forms depending upon the needs in a given case. CCU employs prosecutors who have previously tried capital cases and are available to serve as co-counsel with AUSAs in their pending capital prosecutions. CCU attorneys may also assist in a more limited fashion. CCU supports all phases of pre-trial litigation, provides guidance in selecting death qualified juries and helps construct penalty phase evidentiary presentations. CCU also provides training and resource materials to federal prosecutors handling capital cases. CCU maintains trial and appellate materials related to federal capital prosecutions which are shared with USAOs across the United States. |
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| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 2 Spring: 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Applicants should e-mail (preferred) or fax a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample (10 pages or less), and law school transcript. |
| Qualifications: | Applicants for law internship positions must be enrolled in law school and have: (1) a strong academic background; (2) excellent research and writing skills; and (3) a sincere interest in criminal law. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 to 12 weeks |
| Academic credit: | We work with law schools to fulfill the requirements necessary for credit. |
| Assignments: | Interns work directly with attorneys on issues pertaining to cases in litigation and under review for potential pursuit of the death penalty. The unit is small and the work varies with the demands on the office at any given point in time. |
| CRIMINAL DIVISION CHILD EXPLOITATION AND OBSCENITY SECTION 1400 New York Avenue, N.W., 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | CEOS Legal Internship Coordinator |
| Fax: | (202) 514-1793 |
| E-mail: | ceos.interns@usdoj.gov |
| The Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) prosecutes those who possess, manufacture, or distribute child pornography; those who sell, buy, or transport women and children interstate or internationally to engage in sexually explicit conduct; those who travel interstate or internationally to sexually abuse children; those who abuse children on federal and Indian lands; those who do not pay certain court ordered child support payments; those who transport obscene materials in interstate or foreign commerce; and international parental abduction. CEOS attorneys assist in 93 United States Attorneys’ Offices in investigations, trials and appeals related to these offenses. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 3 - 4 Spring: 3 - 4 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample (please e-mail or fax). |
| Qualifications: | Second- and third-year law students with excellent academic credentials and writing skills. Prior to finalizing an appointment as a volunteer legal intern, all interns are required to undergo a security check, which includes a name and fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and a determination of suitability for employment based on the information a candidate provides in the security form. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 30 (open until filled) Spring: October 31 (open until filled) |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks (10 weeks preferred) |
| Academic credit: | |
| Assignments: | Legal interns work directly with the Section’s trial attorneys on a variety of assignments, ranging from conducting legal research and writing to assisting in investigations and prosecutions of child exploitation and obscenity offenses. |
| CRIMINAL DIVISION COMPUTER CRIME & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECTION 1301 New York Avenue, N.W., 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Scott Eltringham |
| E-mail: | ccips.interns@usdoj.gov |
| The Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) is responsible for resolving unique issues raised by emerging computer and telecommunications technologies and for overseeing the enforcement of federal laws on computer crime, electronic privacy, criminal copyright, trademark and trade secrets. Among its many areas of expertise, the Section provides litigation support to other federal prosecutors, trains federal, state and local law enforcement personnel, drafts, comments upon and proposes legislation, and coordinates international efforts to combat computer crime. The Section also authors publications addressing significant information technology issues. For more information, see the Section Web site www.cybercrime.gov. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Please e-mail (preferred) or fax a cover letter, a resume, a short legal writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), and law school transcript (if available) to: Scott Eltringham U.S. Department of Justice E-mail: ccips.interns@usdoj.gov Fax: (202) 514-6113 |
| Qualifications: | Applicants for law internship positions must be in their first or second year of law school and have: (1) a strong academic background; (2) excellent research and writing skills; (3) interest in criminal law; and (4) experience, knowledge, or interest in computers, telecommunications networks or intellectual property. Because of the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must pass this background check before a formal offer for an internship can be extended. |
| Application Deadlines: | June 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10-12 weeks, full-time |
| Academic credit: | Academic or work study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Legal interns work directly with attorneys on issues relating to computer and intellectual property crime. Typical intern projects involve researching novel legal issues, drafting litigation documents for active cases, and helping to draft Section publications. |
| CRIMINAL DIVISION FRAUD SECTION 1400 New York Avenue, N.W., 4th Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| Fax: | (202) 514-7021 |
| E-mail: | Minnie.Walker@usdoj.gov |
| The Fraud Section conducts grand jury investigations and prosecutions in certain cases that require centralized treatment because of the complexity of the scheme, the multi-district nature of the criminal activity, the sensitivity of the issues, or the necessity for developing model prosecutions to establish the viability of a particular statute, theory, or technique. Fraud Section investigations often involves business crimes such as financial institution fraud; securities fraud; Internet fraud; fraud in the insurance industry; international criminal activities in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; and multi-district schemes that victimize consumers, such as telemarketing and bankruptcy mills. The Section’s prosecutions also focus on fraud involving government programs and procurement, including health care, HUD, and government regulatory activity in the securities and commodities markets. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 20 - 25 Spring: 20 - 25 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | To apply for an internship, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, references (not to exceed 10 pages), and unofficial transcripts to: Minnie.Walker@usdoj.gov |
| Qualifications: | The Fraud Section hires volunteer interns who have completed at least one year of law school and have: (1) a strong academic background; (2) excellent research and writing skills; and (3) experience or interest in criminal issues. An offer of a position as a law student intern is contingent on completion of a security clearance. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: July 15 Spring: October 15 Applications are considered on a rolling basis. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Course credit, as offered through individual institutions. |
| Assignments: | Legal interns work directly with attorneys on cutting edge legal issues relating to a wide range of economic crime issues. Typical intern projects have involved researching novel legal issues, drafting litigation documents for active cases, analyzing policy proposals, and helping to draft Section publications. |
| CRIMINAL DIVISION HUMAN RIGHTS AND SPECIAL PROSECUTION SECTION 1301 New York Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Intern Coordinator |
| E-mail: | HRSPInterns@usdoj.gov |
| In Summer 2010, the Criminal Division’s Office of Special Investigations and Domestic Security Section were merged into the Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section (HRSP). The mission of HRSP is to enhance the security of our nation’s citizens and borders by enforcing federal criminal laws relating to: (1) international human rights violations; (2) certain federal crimes of violence committed outside the United States; and (3) complex immigration and border crimes. HRSP is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of select torture, genocide and war crime cases. In addition to the criminal prosecution of these crimes, HRSP detects, investigates, and takes legal action to denaturalize naturalized U.S. citizens who, prior to their naturalization, participated abroad in acts of genocide or in acts of torture or extrajudicial killings committed under color of foreign law. The Section is also responsible for detecting, investigating and taking legal action to denaturalize and/or deport U.S. citizens or residents who participated in Nazi-sponsored acts of persecution between 1933 and 1945. Additionally, HRSP investigates and prosecutes complex immigration cases involving alien smuggling, trafficking in fraudulent travel and identification documents, and international criminal travel networks, particularly those that pose potential national security threats. In addition, HRSP is the Department’s central point of contact regarding Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) investigations and prosecutions which involve felonies committed by overseas military contractors, families of military members and overseas U.S. government employees whose mission supports the Department of Defense. Aside from its operational work, HRSP designs, implements, and supports law enforcement efforts, legislative initiatives, policies and strategies relating to these areas. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 3-4 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Please submit via e-mail a cover letter (including dates available), resume, writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), transcript (official or unofficial), and three references. |
| Qualifications: | Rising second- and third-year law students. |
| Applicants must have: (1) a strong academic background; (2) excellent research and writing skills; and (3) experience or interest in criminal and international law. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Foreign language proficiency, particularly in Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese, is preferred. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must pass a background check before a formal offer for an internship can be extended. | |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission of applications is advised. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Fall/Spring: Full semester (15 to 20 hours per week; minimum 12 weeks). |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Law interns will conduct substantial legal research and writing assignments in the areas of international, criminal, and immigration law. Law interns will also conduct factual research, review and organize documents, and work on policy matters. |
| CRIMINAL DIVISION NARCOTICS AND DANGEROUS DRUG SECTION 1400 New York Avenue, N.W., 11th Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Sue Bowman, Intern Coordinator |
| E-mail: | ndd.interns@usdoj.gov |
| The NDDS mission is to reduce the supply of illegal drugs in the United States by investigating and prosecuting priority national and international drug trafficking groups and by providing sound legal, strategic, and policy guidance in support of that end. NDDS provides advice and support on a broad range of counternarcotics matters to the Attorney General and other Department policy makers, and represents the Department and provides expert guidance on counternarcotics matters in the interagency, intelligence and international communities. NDDS develops innovative law enforcement and prosecutorial strategies to counteract the fast-paced efforts of organized international trafficking groups. In prosecuting the high level command and control elements of sophisticated international criminal organizations, i.e., the “kingpins,” NDDS uses the best intelligence available to identify those drug trafficking groups that pose the greatest threat, and then marshals resources to investigate them anywhere in the world and to prosecute them in the United States. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 3 - 4 Spring: 3 - 4 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Applicants should e-mail a cover letter, a resume, legal writing sample (10 pages maximum), and law school transcripts (if available) to the Legal Intern Coordinator. |
| Qualifications: | Applicants for law internship positions must be enrolled in law school and have: (1) a strong academic background; (2) excellent research and writing skills and (3) interest in criminal law; and (4) interest in drug enforcement and international law. The positions are unpaid. Because of the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must pass a background check before a formal offer for an internship can be extended. 2Ls and 3Ls are eligible to apply for fall or spring internships. 1Ls and 2Ls may apply for summer internships. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: November 2 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Fall/Spring: Full semester (16 hours per week) |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit. |
| Assignments: | Interns work directly with attorneys on issues relating to the investigation and prosecution of significant national and international narcotic traffickers and money laundering organizations. Typical intern projects involve researching novel legal issues, drafting legislation related documents for active cases, and helping attorneys draft Section publications. |
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The Office of International Affairs (OIA) solicits applications from energetic, organized, and detail-oriented first-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students (L), undergraduate students (UG), and graduate students (G) to fill intern/extern openings. Unpaid positions are available during academic semesters and summers. Many interns/externs receive academic credit for their experience. OIA works with criminal prosecutors in the United States to secure the return of fugitives from abroad and to obtain from foreign countries evidence and other assistance (e.g. freezing of accounts and forfeiture of funds) needed in criminal investigations and prosecutions. OIA assists federal, state and local prosecutors and law enforcement agents pursuant to a network of bilateral and multilateral treaties and law enforcement agreements.In turn, OIA assures that the United States meets its reciprocal obligations to foreign countries by responding to their requests for the extradition of fugitives and the production of evidence located in the United States. In addition to handling the thousands of international extradition and evidence gathering (mutual assistance) cases opened each year, OIA, with the Department of State, is responsible for the negotiation of law enforcement treaties, both bilateral and multilateral, needed to effect extradition and facilitate evidence gathering. When treaties come into force, OIA is responsible for working with treaty partners on an ongoing basis to assure the effective implementation of these important agreements. |
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| Internship Location(s): | Student interns are utilized by OIA’s geographic and subject matter teams, as follows: |
| Who may apply? | Junior and Senior undergraduate students, graduate students and first-year (second semester only), second- and third-year law students are encouraged to apply. Undergraduates and graduate students with a strong writing background and an interest in international matters and criminal law may be particularly interested in these positions. Knowledge of a foreign language is desirable but not essential. United States citizenship is required. A background check and a drug test are part of the application process. |
| What about an application? | Please apply by email and list on the subject line of the email the semester for which the internship is sought (W--Winter/Spring, S-Summer, F-Fall); student status (UG-undergraduate, G-graduate, L-law); Team Preference (per above), and any language(s) spoken. Please include the following: (1) resume (should reflect GPA and/or class rank); (2) short writing sample, 5 pp or less; (3) transcript(s); and, (4) at least two references who are familiar with the applicant’s research, writing and organizational skills. |
| Where should I submit my application? | Applications should be e-mailed to OIAIntern@usdoj.gov, with the subject line filled out per above (e.g. S; UG; Tm 3; Spanish). Application Deadlines: Fall: June 1 (open until filled) Winter: October 1 (open until filled) Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Office Location: U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Office of International Affairs 1301 New York Avenue, NW, Ninth Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 |
| CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS 1301 New York Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Anna Azmi, Administrative Officer, OEO |
| E-mail: | OEO.applications@usdoj.gov |
The Office of Enforcement Operations, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, is currently seeking legal interns for the Fall of 2012. The Office of Enforcement Operations (OEO) is a component within the Criminal Division charged with providing the United States Attorneys’ Offices, and various components within the Department of Justice, with a wide range of litigation and prosecutive support in the following areas: Electronic Surveillance; Witness Security and Relocations; Witness Immunities; International Prisoner Transfer Program; Victim-Witness Assistance Coordination; Attorney Search Warrants; Court Closings, Legislative Comments and Correspondences; S Visa Program; Subpoenas to Members of the Media; Interstate Property Crimes; and Crimes Affecting Government Operations. Legal interns will assist OEO attorneys on a variety of case-related work, including conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda in the subject areas assigned to OEO, including electronic surveillance and witness immunities; evaluate and prepare recommendation memoranda in response to prisoner transfer requests; draft a Victim-Witness Manual; review and update the victim-witness website; review and summarize criminal Privacy Act systems of records; draft answers and motions for summary judgments; and draft declarations, among other tasks. |
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| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 1-2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a copy of the most recent transcript. These documents can be sent by email as detailed above. |
| Qualifications: | All applicants must be U.S. citizens, currently enrolled in school, and must successfully complete an extensive security background investigation, requiring fingerprint submission. The background investigation generally takes two or three months to complete. The applicant must have strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment. |
| Application Deadlines: | MAY 1, 2013. NOTE: OEO will begin conducting interviews as early as April 1, 2013; thus early submission of applications is encouraged. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | The term of the internship will be 11 weeks and is expected to begin on approximately September 1, 2013. |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Interns will be responsible for research projects in a number of diverse topics related to OEO’s many areas of responsibility, working under the supervision of OEO attorneys in such areas as electronic surveillance and the use of numerous investigative tools, including courtroom closures, witness immunities, and subpoenas directed to attorneys or the members of the media. In addition, interns assigned to the International Prisoner Transfer Unit (IPTU) of OEO will evaluate actual cases, under the supervision of IPTU attorneys, and will prepare memoranda for the Director of the Office of Enforcement Operations, recommending approval or denial of the prisoner’s application to transfer to or from incarceration in the United States. Interns will work under the supervision of OEO attorneys in completing their research/writing assignments and, in the case of interns assigned to the IPTU, will have contact with the prosecuting Assistant United States Attorney and the various law enforcement agencies involved in the cases, as well as with Federal Bureau of Prisons personnel in evaluating prisoner transfer requests. |
| CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF OVERSEAS PROSECUTORIAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING (OPDAT) 10th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Intern Coordinator |
| Telephone: | (202) 514-1323 |
| Fax: | (202) 616-770 |
| E-mail: | OPDATapplications@usdoj.gov |
| OPDAT develops and implements criminal justice assistance programs that enhance the ability of selected foreign countries to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate criminal offenses effectively, competently and fairly, and to cooperate more fully with the United States in combating transnational crime. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 4 Spring: 4 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | (1) Resume, (2) academic standing, (3) dates when available, and (4) targeted cover letter articulating the value the candidate can add to the organization. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students; full-time International or Comparative Law LL.M. candidate who are not employed while pursuing their advanced degree. Students must be enrolled either part-time or full-time in a college, university or comparable recognized educational institution. Students must be in good standing academically, and eligible to continue as an enrolled student in his/her respective institution. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: February 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Supports academic credit requirements. |
| Assignments: | Interns will work closely with attorneys and professional staff to support advisors in assignments to areas in which foreign justice sector institutions are in need of strengthening; to assist experts prepare for their overseas criminal justice assistance missions; and to research and compile data for measuring effectiveness and for results-based programmatic reporting. Law students who are interested in comparative criminal law and procedure and who wish to help create more responsive and responsible criminal justice systems in Africa and the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Eurasia are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative work environment, possesses strong research and writing skills, has experienced foreign cultures, and speaks Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, or Chinese are highly desirable. |
| CRIMINAL DIVISION ORGANIZED CRIME AND GANG SECTION 1301 New York Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20005 |
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| ATTN: | Catherine Weinstock |
| E-mail: | OCGSInterns@usdoj.gov |
| The Criminal Division’s Organized crime and Gang Section (OCGS) is a specialized group of prosecutors charged with developing and implementing strategies to disrupt and dismantle the most significant regional, national and international gangs and organized crime groups. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 4 Spring: 4 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Please submit the following: cover letter, resume, law school transcript (official or unofficial) and legal writing sample. All materials should be in PDF format. E-mail application materials at OCGSInterns@usdoj.gov. |
| Qualifications: | 2Ls, 3Ls and LLM. Excellent research and writing skills are required. Classes in criminal procedure, criminal law, and evidence recommended. Prior to finalizing an appointment, all interns are required to undergo a security check, which includes a name and fingerprint clearance with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and a determination of suitability for employment based on the information a candidate provides in the security form. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: apply January - May Spring: apply June - October Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so kindly submit your materials as soon as possible. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Fall/Spring: full semester, 16 hours per week. |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit |
| Assignments: | Position entails extensive research and writing on a variety of issues pertaining to federal criminal procedure and law, evidence, labor law, RICO, sentencing, legislative, and policy matters. |
| Web Site: | www.justice.gov/criminal/ocgs/about/ www.justice.gov/criminal/ocgs/about/portfolio.html www.justice.gov/criminal/about/orgchart.html |
| CRIMINAL DIVISION PUBLIC INTEGRITY SECTION 1400 New York Avenue, NW Suite 12100 Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Danny Foster, Administrative Officer |
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| The Public Integrity Section (PIN) oversees the federal effort to combat corruption through the prosecution of elected and appointed public officials at all levels of government. The section has exclusive jurisdiction over allegations of criminal misconduct on the part of federal judges and also monitors the investigation and prosecution of election and conflict of interest crimes. Section attorneys prosecute selected cases against federal, state, and local officials, and are available as a source of advice and expertise to other prosecutors and investigators. Since 1978, the Section has supervised the administration of the Independent Counsel provisions of the Ethics in Government Act. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 4 - 6 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Please submit the following: cover letter, resume, law school transcript (official or unofficial), legal writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), and references. All materials should be in PDF format. Email application materials at PIN.intern.lawclerk@usdoj.gov |
| Qualifications: | All applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently enrolled in law school. Because interns will be reviewing sensitive documents and confidential information from law enforcement and intelligence agencies, it will be necessary for interns to obtain a security clearance. The security background check requires a fingerprint submission and takes two or three months. Any offer is contingent upon clearing the background investigation. The applicant must have a strong academic background, excellent writing skills, and mature judgment. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: No later than May 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Full semester (at least 16 hours per week) |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible |
| Assignments: | Legal interns work closely with PIN trial attorneys on a range of investigative and litigation issues related to the Section’s efforts to combat public corruption. Projects deal with the procedural and substantive aspects of criminal law and include researching and briefing complex legal questions, drafting motions, responses, and other litigation documents for active cases, and updating the Section’s internal research resources. Legal interns typically work on a variety of projects during their internships, so as to better understand the breadth of the Section’s cases, and are offered opportunities to observe witness interviews, hearings and other proceedings, and to produce significant written work product. |
| DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL Washington, D.C. 20537 |
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| ATTN: | Carol Wilkinson, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief Counsel |
| Telephone: | (202) 307-5575 |
| Fax: | (202) 307-3603 |
| E-mail: | DEALawClerk@usdoj.gov (Applications by e-mail preferred) |
| The Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Office of Chief Counsel provides legal services and guidance to all components of DEA for all matters that may arise in the conduct of DEA missions to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States while serving and protecting the public. The office assists DEA in its decision making capacity by analyzing the legal implications in policy decisions, advising and training DEA personnel worldwide on criminal, civil, international, intelligence, and regulatory issues, reviewing proposed legislation and regulations, and representing DEA in civil and administrative litigation. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 1 -2 |
| Internship Location(s): | 600 Army-Navy Drive Arlington, Virginia 22202 (Pentagon City) |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter (including dates when available), resume, transcript (official or unofficial), writing sample, and DEA Drug Questionnaire (see NOTE below). NOTE: Applicants who are found, through investigation or personal admission, to have experimented with or used narcotics or dangerous drugs, except those medically prescribed, will not be considered for employment with DEA. Exceptions to this policy may be made for applicants who admit to limited youthful and experimental use of marijuana. Such applicants may be considered for employment if there is no evidence of regular, confirmed usage and the results of the other steps in the process are otherwise favorable. Compliance with this policy is an essential requirement of the position. All applicants must complete the DEA Drug Questionnaire and submit that Questionnaire with their application package. A copy of the DEA Drug Questionnaire can be located at:http://www.justice.gov/dea/careers/drug_questionnaire.pdf. |
| Qualifications: | Second- and third-year law students. |
| Application Deadlines: | January 1, 2012 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 12 weeks, minimum 20 hours per week. |
| Academic credit: | Work study credit (if available through law school). |
| Assignments: | DEA's Office of Chief Counsel offers its interns the opportunity to work closely with attorneys in all of the office's practice areas, to include: Diversion and Regulatory Policy and Litigation; Civil Litigation; Administrative Law; Legislative Affairs; Legal Training; International Law; Domestic Criminal Law; Asset Forfeiture; and Technology Law. Interns can expect to conduct research, draft memoranda and correspondence, interact with agency officials, and perform other tasks as required. |
| ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION P.O. Box 7611 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-7611 |
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| ATTN: | BJ Parker |
| Fax: | (202) 616-3531 |
| E-mail: | applyintern.enrd@usdoj.gov (Application via e-mail highly preferred) Applications will be acknowledged by e-mail upon receipt. |
| The Environment and Natural Resources Division litigates in five key areas: pollution, lands and natural resources, wildlife, Indian resources, and land acquisition. Attorneys represent many federal agencies by preparing and arguing civil and criminal enforcement cases, appeals, and by defending challenged federal agency actions arising from well over 100 federal environmental laws. Cases are at the cutting edge of environmental protection. The Division’s work protects our environment for future generations. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 30 - Available positions vary according to semester and location. |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C., Boston, Denver, Sacramento, Seattle (openings vary at each site) |
| Application Materials: | Submit a resume (must include your country of citizenship – United States or dual United States citizenship is mandatory), a cover letter stating location preference(s) and hours/days available, a legal writing sample, a copy of your most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and three references with contact information (letters of recommendation not required). |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second-semester), second-year, and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for volunteer positions unless: they are pursuing an additional graduate degree immediately following their law school graduation; are enrolled more than half time; and are not practicing law. Prefer students with a special interest in environmental issues who have taken environmental law courses (if available). Applicants must successfully complete a security clearance prior to appointment. |
| Application Deadlines: | Decisions are made on a rolling basis Fall: no later than May 15 Spring: no later than October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Assignments will vary. In general, interns assist the Division’s trial lawyers in preparing cases for filing and supporting the litigation effort post-filing, and assist the Division’s appellate lawyers in researching issues on appeal. Responsibilities typically include conducting legal research, drafting motions, discovery, and memoranda of law dealing with a variety of federal environmental and natural resource issues. The Division handles cases covering a broad spectrum of issues including the protection of endangered species and civil and criminal enforcement of federal pollution control laws. An internship provides an outstanding opportunity to work on cutting edge issues of environmental law. |
| ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION P.O. Box 7611 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-7754 |
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| ATTN: | Joseph Hurley, Senior Attorney |
| Fax: | (202) 514-0097 |
| E-mail: | Joseph.Hurley@USDOJ.GOV |
| The Environmental Enforcement Section (EES) has responsibility for representing the United States in federal civil enforcement of all major environmental statutes, including CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is EES’ primary client agency, EES also handles cases on behalf of DOI, USDA, and NOAA, as trustees of the national natural resources. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall/Spring: 8 - 13 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, transcript (official or unofficial), and writing sample. |
| Qualifications: | Second- and third-year law students; excellent academic record and writing skills; background, experience or interest in environmental law, litigation or in public interest law. |
| Application Deadlines: | Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | School year – complete Fall or Spring semester, or if school is on a quarter system, for the complete quarter. |
| Academic credit: | Many students receive credit from their schools during the school year. |
| Assignments: | Interns typically draft legal memoranda, motions, briefs and written discovery in actual federal cases; participate in conference calls and strategy planning sessions with DOJ, agency counsel and technical experts; and, when possible, attend depositions, negotiations or court hearings in Washington, D.C. |
| ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION SAN FRANCISCO FIELD OFFICE 301 Howard Street, Suite 1050 San Francisco, CA 94105 |
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| ATTN: | Bernice Yee, Law Clerk Coordinator |
| Fax: | (415) 744-6472 |
| E-mail: | Bernice.Yee@usdoj.gov |
| The Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) is comprised of nine litigating sections, with primary responsibility to litigate on behalf of the United States regarding the prevention and clean up of pollution, environmental challenges to federal programs and activities, stewardship of public lands and natural resources, acquisition of property for federal needs, wildlife protection, and Native American rights and claims. ENRD is the nation’s environmental lawyer and the largest environmental law firm in the country. The San Francisco Field Office (SFFO) is comprised of attorneys representing four of ENRD’s nine litigating sections – Environmental Enforcement Section (EES), Environmental Defense Section (EDS), Natural Resources Section (NRS), and the Indian Resources Section (IRS). | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 2 Spring: 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | San Francisco, CA |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, which must identify country(ies) of citizenship, resume, law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and a recent legal writing sample. Application materials should be consolidated as a single (pdf) document in the same order. |
| Qualifications: | Completion of a minimum of two semesters of law school, to include one or more environmental law course; possess an excellent academic record and writing skills, as well as have a background, experience, and/or specific interest in environmental law. United States or dual United States citizenship is mandatory. |
| Application Deadlines: | January 18, 2013. First-year (second semester) law student applications are only accepted from December 1. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Fall or spring clerks must work a minimum of 16 hours per week for a period of 14 weeks. |
| Academic credit: | Course credit, as offered through individual institutions. |
| Assignments: | Law Clerks are called upon to conduct legal research on a variety of issues ranging from environmental law to federal practice and procedure, evidence, corporate structure and liability, and bankruptcy. In planning assignments, every effort to provide each student with challenging work in as many areas of our practice as possible. Clerks typically research and draft legal memoranda and briefs, prepare written discovery, present oral reports on shorter research assignments, and attend settlement meetings and planning sessions with client agency counsel and technical experts. Clerks may also attend or assist with local site visits, witness interviews, depositions, and hearings taking place in or near San Francisco or Sacramento. |
| EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW | |
| The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is responsible for adjudicating immigration-related cases. Specifically, under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR interprets and administers federal immigration laws by conducting immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. EOIR has three adjudicating components: the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, which is responsible for managing the numerous immigration courts located throughout the United States where immigration judges adjudicate individual cases; the Board of Immigration Appeals, which primarily conducts appellate reviews of immigration judge decisions; and the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, which adjudicates immigration-related employment cases. EOIR is committed to providing fair, expeditious, and uniform application of the nation's immigration laws in all cases. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, etc. Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer: 1 Board of Immigration Appeals: 1 – 4 (Spring Semester Only) |
| Internship Location(s): | Office of the Chief Immigration Judge Board of Immigration Appeals |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, writing sample, and official or unofficial transcript. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) law students, second- and third-year law students. Background checks are required and students must be a U.S. citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | Office of the Chief Immigration Judge - Varies by Immigration Court. Please contact the local Judicial Law Clerk for more information. Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer – Applications accepted on a rolling basis.Board of Immigration Appeals – Application due the first Friday in November. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Office of Chief Immigration Judge – varies by Immigration Court Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer – 10 weeks Board of Immigration Appeals – Spring Semester/14 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Course credit, as offered through individual institutions. |
| Assignments: | Interns are exposed to immigration litigation process with frequent opportunities to observe and/or review case proceedings and/or the appeals process. Typical assignments include drafting official orders; researching complex, novel issues in immigration law or immigration-related employment cases; and preparing materials to assist the Immigration Judge, Board Member, or OCAHO’s administrative law judge. |
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR U.S. ATTORNEYS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 600 E Street, NW, Room 6800 Washington, DC 20530-0001 |
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| ATTN: | Romona Greene Human Resources Special Program Manager |
| Telephone: | (202) 252-5528 |
| Fax: | (202) 252-5529 |
| E-mail: | USAEO.EOUSAJobs@usdoj.gov (Please Reference " Internship" in Subject Line) |
| The mission of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) is to provide the 93 United States Attorneys (94 United States Attorneys’ Offices) with: general executive assistance and direction, policy development, administrative management direction and oversight, operational support, and coordination with other components of the Department and other federal agencies. These responsibilities include certain legal, budgetary, administrative, and personnel services, as well as legal education. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 10 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Resume, transcript (official or unofficial), writing sample (no more than 5 pages) and dates when available. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) and second-year law students; law students with paralegal and computer experience. Students interested in administrative law; federal employment law, or litigation are encouraged to apply. Must be a U.S. citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | Applications are accepted year-round but preferred deadlines are: |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 6 - 8 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Interns interested in administrative law, federal employment law, or litigation will be involved in projects that involve ethics, standards of conduct, employment law, questions arising from the United States Attorneys’ Offices and law research projects. Each legal intern will work with an attorney who will provide specific guidance and direction. |
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR U.S. ATTORNEYS EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 600 E Street, NW, Room 6800 Washington, DC 20530-0001 |
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| ATTN: | Romona Greene Human Resources Special Program Manager |
| Telephone: | (202) 252-5528 |
| Fax: | (202) 252-5529 |
| E-mail: | USAEO.EOUSAJobs@usdoj.gov (Please Reference " EEO Internship" in Subject Line) |
| The mission of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) is to provide the 94 United States Attorneys’ Offices with: general executive assistance and direction, policy development, administrative management direction and oversight, operational support, and coordination with other components of the Department and other federal agencies. These responsibilities include certain legal, budgetary, administrative, and personnel services, as well as legal education. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 1 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Resume, transcript (official or unofficial), writing sample (no more than 5 pages) and dates when available. |
| Qualifications: | Enrolled as a law student performing legal work relating to the spectrum of cases handled by the EEO Staff, and providing a wide variety of legal services to the Assistant Director and Deputy Assistant Director, and other staff members within the EEO office. Must be a U.S. citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | Applications are accepted year-round but preferred deadlines are: |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 6 - 8 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | If selected for this position, the applicant will learn how the federal judicial system operates and gain valuable communication and public relations experience. Job duties will include supporting the EEO Staff in a variety of assignments including conducting investigations of a limited scope to obtain facts, studying legal precedents, legal research and writing into complex areas of employment and discrimination law, and preparing recommendations for review. |
| FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS 320 First Street, N.W., Room 948 Washington, D.C. 20534 |
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| ATTN: | B. Kevin Cardwell Associate General Counsel, Legal Administrative Branch Mary E. McBride Assistant Recruitment Coordinator, Legal Administrative Branch |
| Telephone: | (202) 514-6105 |
| Fax: | (202) 514-6225 |
| E-mail: | mmcbride@bop.gov (Applications by e-mail preferred) |
| The Federal Bureau of Prisons oversees the operation of the federal prison system. Attorneys are exposed to a myriad of issues, from constitutional law to government contracts to litigation. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 2 Spring: 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, transcript (official or unofficial), and writing sample of no more than five pages. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. |
| Application Deadline: | Fall: June 1 (open until filled) Spring: October 1 (open until filled) |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 to 10 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Interns will work in one or more of the legal branches in the Office of General Counsel, Commercial Law, Real Estate and Environmental Law, Litigation, Employment Law and Ethics, Legislative and Correctional Issues, and the Legal Administrative Branch (FOIA). Interns will also have opportunities to handle projects from branches outside of their own in order to broaden their legal experience and knowledge. Interns will conduct extensive legal research on novel issues and draft legal memoranda, opinions and correspondence. Interns will have the opportunity to visit a federal correctional institution, take tours of various law enforcement branches of the federal government, and also attend several brown bag lunches with Bureau of Prisons staff. |
| NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION COUNTERESPIONAGE SECTION 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Intern Program Coordinator (Counterespionage Section) |
| E- mail: | counterespionageinternshisp@usdoj.gov (Paper or faxed applications will not be considered) |
The National Security Division's (NSD) Counterespionage Section, United States Department of Justice, seeks summer interns for positions located in Washington, D.C. The mission of the National Security Division is to coordinate the Department's efforts in carrying out its top priority of preventing and combating terrorism and protecting the national security. The NSD provides legal and policy advice on national security matters, litigates counterterrorism, counterespionage and foreign intelligence surveillance matters, represents the Government before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and other federal trial appellate courts, and conducts oversight over Federal Bureau of Investigation national security investigations and foreign intelligence collection. The Counterespionage Section (CES) supervises the investigation and prosecution of cases affecting national security, foreign relations, and the export of military and strategic commodities and technology. The Section has executive responsibility for authorizing the prosecution of cases under criminal statutes relating to espionage, sabotage, neutrality, and atomic energy. It provides legal advice to U.S. Attorney's Offices and investigative agencies on all matters within its area of responsibility, which includes 88 federal statutes affecting national security. It also coordinates criminal cases involving the application of the Classified Information Procedures Act. In addition, the Section administers and enforces the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 and related disclosures statutes. |
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| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume with two references, transcript (official or unofficial), and a writing sample (not to exceed ten pages). Please submit these materials via email to: counterespionageinternship@usdoj.gov (indicated above). Paper or faxed applications will not be considered. |
| Qualifications: | Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school at the time of application and throughout their internship. Strong research and writing skills are required. Prior interest or experience in national security or criminal litigation is highly preferred. By the time of the internship, all applicants must have taken one or more of the following courses: Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, or Constitutional Law. Additional courses addressing criminal law and litigation or national security or intelligence law, would also be helpful. |
| Application Deadlines: | February 20, 2012 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | June - Mid-August |
| Academic credit: | Internships are unpaid. If your school offers interns academic or work study, we will work with you to meet school requirements whenever possible. |
| Assignments: | Intern projects include: assisting with development of an electronic counterespionage resource library, drafting memoranda or other legal and policy analysis, factual research, and assisting with court filings. |
| Web Site: | http://www.justice.gov/nsd |
| NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION COUNTERTERRORISM SECTION 950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC, 20530 |
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| The Counterterrorism Section (CTS) seeks exceptionally qualified candidates for volunteer internship opportunities. Academic year internship positions are either part time (16 hour/week minimum) from September through April, or full time (32 hour/week minimum) from September through December or January through April.The mission of CTS is to prevent and disrupt acts of terrorism in the United States and around the world. We investigate and prosecute domestic and international terrorism cases, support the counterterrorism efforts of other federal departments and agencies, and work with foreign governments to assist in their criminal investigations and prosecutions of terrorists. | ||
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 6-8 | |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. | |
| Application Materials: | If interested in applying, please send a cover letter indicating the period in which you are interested, a resume, a legal writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), an unofficial law school transcript (if available), and the contact information for three references, via email, to cts-internship@usdoj.gov. Paper or faxed applications will not be considered. | |
| Qualifications: | Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school at the time of application and throughout their internship. Strong analytic, research and writing skills are required. Prior interest or experience in national security or criminal litigation is highly preferred. Courses such as Criminal Procedure, Evidence and Trial Practice are also helpful. Interns cannot participate in another internship while interning with CTS. | |
| Application Deadline: | Falland Spring
(16 hours/week): Fallonly (32 hours/week): Springonly (32 hours/week): |
June 1
June 1 October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 14 (Full Time, 32 hrs/week) (One Semester) 30 (Part Time, 16 hrs/week) (Two Semesters) |
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| Academic credit: | If your school offers interns academic credit or work study, we will work with you to meet school requirements whenever possible. | |
| Assignments: | CTS intern responsibilities include: conducting legal research and analysis, assisting with the drafting of motions and other pleadings, and assisting with presentations and supporting materials. | |
| NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION FOREIGN INVESTMENT REVIEW STAFF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 600 E Street, NW, 10th Floor Washington, D.C. 20004 |
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| ATTN: | Intern Program Coordinator (Foreign Investment Review Staff) |
The National Security Division’s (NSD) Foreign Investment Review Staff, United States Department of Justice (DOJ), seeks summer interns for positions located in Washington, D.C. In the above-described capacities, FIRS supports the mission of the National Security Division, which is to coordinate the Department’s efforts in carrying out its top priority of preventing and combating terrorism and protecting the national security. The NSD provides legal and policy advice on national security matters, litigates counterterrorism, counterespionage and foreign intelligence surveillance matters, represents the Government before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and other federal trial and appellate courts, and conducts oversight over Federal Bureau of Investigation national security investigations and foreign intelligence collection. |
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| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume with two references, transcript (official or unofficial), and a writing sample (not to exceed ten pages). Please submit these materials via email to Marilyn.shaifer@usdoj.gov. Paper or faxed applications will not be considered. |
| Qualifications: | Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school at the time of application and throughout their internship. Strong research and writing skills, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys are required. Prior interest or experience in the area of cybersecurity, telecommunications regulation, and/or corporate transactions is desirable. Courses addressing national security or intelligence law would also be helpful but not required. |
| Application Deadline: | June 22, 2012 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Internship: Option 1 – September – December (minimum 10 weeks) |
| Academic credit: | Internships are unpaid. If your school offers interns academic or work study, we will work with you to meet school requirements whenever possible. |
| Assignments: | Intern projects include: researching legal questions, drafting memoranda or other legal and policy analysis, factual research, and assisting with presentations and supporting materials. |
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NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION OFFICE OF LAW AND POLICY 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Intern Program Coordinator (Office of Law and Policy) |
The National Security Division’s (NSD) Office of Law and Policy, United States Department of Justice, seeks fall/spring interns for positions located in Washington, D.C. The mission of the National Security Division is to coordinate the Department’s efforts in carrying out its top priority of preventing and combating terrorism and protecting the national security. The NSD provides legal and policy advice on national security matters, litigates counterterrorism, counterespionage and foreign intelligence surveillance matters, represents the Government before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and other federal trial and appellate courts, and conducts oversight over Federal Bureau of Investigation national security investigations and foreign intelligence collection. The Office of Law and Policy is responsible for, among other things, resolving novel and complex legal issues relating to national security that arise from the work of the Division and other parts of the Department, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation; providing advice and guidance to Department leadership, the Intelligence Community, and other Executive Branch agencies on matters of national security law and policy; overseeing the development of legislation, guidelines, and other policies in the area of national security; working with foreign governments on a variety of national security issues; and handling appeals that arise in national security cases. The Office works with a variety of other Department components, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Office of Legal Counsel, and the Office of Legal Policy, as well as other departments and agencies, such as the National Security Agency, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of Defense, and the Department of State. |
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| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 2-3 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume with two references, transcript (official or unofficial), and a writing sample (not to exceed ten pages). Please submit these materials via email to office.of.law.and.policy-internship@usdoj.gov. Paper or faxed applications will not be considered. |
| Qualifications: | Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school at the time of application and throughout their internship. Strong research and writing skills are required. Prior interest or experience in the area of national security would be useful but is not required. By the time of the internship, all applicants must have taken one or more of the following courses: Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, or Constitutional Law. Additional courses addressing criminal law and litigation or national security or intelligence law, would also be helpful. Applicants must be able to work out of NSD’s Washington, D.C. office and be able to work 5 days a week. |
| Application Deadlines: | Please send all applications to the email address office.of.law.and.policy-internship@usdoj.gov
by COB on the date below to be accepted, approved, and on-time for
the internship: For Fall 2013: April 1, 2013 For Spring 2014: August 15, 2013 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Fall Internship: September – December (Full time preferred,
but a minimum two full days per week required) Spring Internship: January – May (Full time preferred, but a minimum two full days per week required) |
| Academic credit: | If your school offers interns academic or work study, we will work with you to meet school requirements whenever possible. |
| Assignments: | Intern projects include: researching legal questions, drafting memoranda or other legal and policy analysis, factual research, and assisting with presentations and supporting materials. |
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NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION OFFICE OF JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF OVERSEAS TERRORISM 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Intern Program Coordinator (Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism) |
| The National Security Division’s (NSD) Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism (OVT), United States Department of Justice (DOJ), seeks fall and spring interns for positions located in Washington, D.C. The mission of the National Security Division is to coordinate the Department’s efforts in carrying out its top priority of preventing and combating terrorism and protecting national security. The NSD provides legal and policy advice on national security matters, litigates counterterrorism, counterespionage and foreign intelligence surveillance matters, represents the Government before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and other federal trial and appellate courts, and conducts oversight over Federal Bureau of Investigation national security investigations and foreign intelligence collection. The Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism is responsible for, among other things, ensuring that the investigation and prosecution of terrorist attacks against American citizens overseas remain a high priority within DOJ; acting as a DOJ liaison to U.S. victims of overseas terrorism; providing advice and guidance to Division components and leadership on novel and complex legal issues relating to terrorism victims that arise from the work of the Division; assisting in the development of legislation, guidelines, and other policies to ensure that the rights of victims of overseas attacks are honored and respected; researching foreign countries’ victims rights laws and advocating for U.S. victims in foreign criminal justice matters. The office works with a variety of other Department components, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation Office of Victim Assistance and the Office for Victims of Crime, as well as other departments and agencies, such as the Department of Defense and the Department of State. |
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| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume with two references, transcript (official or unofficial), and a writing sample (not to exceed ten pages). Please submit these materials via email to nsd.ovt@usdoj.gov. Paper or faxed applications will not be considered. |
| Qualifications: | Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school at the time of application and throughout their internship. Strong research and writing skills are required. Prior interest or experience in the area of victims’ issues would be useful but is not required. |
| Application Deadlines: | Please send all applications to the email address nsd.ovt@usdoj.gov by COB on the date below to be accepted, approved, and on-time for the internship: |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Fall Internship: September – December (a minimum of two full days per week required) |
| Academic credit: | Internships are unpaid. If your school offers interns academic or work study, we will work with you to meet school requirements whenever possible. |
| Assignments: | Intern projects include: researching legal questions, drafting memoranda or other legal and policy analysis, factual research, and assisting with presentations and supporting materials. |
| OFFICE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION National Place Building 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Joanna M. Jacobs, Acting Director and Senior Counsel |
| Telephone: | (202) 305-4439 |
| Fax: | (202) 616-9570 |
| E-mail: | Joanna.Jacobs@usdoj.gov |
| The Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) is responsible for promoting the effective use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes to resolve civil litigation handled by the Department across the country. ODR advises Department attorneys in ADR use in particular cases; trains Department litigators in negotiation and mediation advocacy; and funds ADR use in particular cases. The mission of the office is to promote better resolutions in civil litigation handled by the Department, through a variety of ADR processes including mediation, arbitration, early neutral evaluation and combinations of these processes, to achieve more effective, quicker and less costly resolutions of Department litigation. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 2 Spring: 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Resume , writing sample (no more than 8 pages), and cover letter indicating availability and background or interest in alternative dispute resolution. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester); second-year; or third year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | Internships are filled as applications are received.
Fall: July 15 Spring: December 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 weeks |
| Academic credit: | May be able to arrange for academic credit with law school. |
| Assignments: | Volunteer (without compensation). May be able to arrange for academic credit with law school. |
| OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL DETENTION TRUSTEE 4601 N. Fairfax Drive Suite 900 Arlington, VA 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Katherine A. Day |
| Telephone: | (202) 353-4601 |
| Fax: | (202) 353-4611 |
| E-mail: | Kathy.Day@usdoj.gov |
| The Office of the Federal Detention Trustee (OFDT) provides oversight of the safe, secure and humane confinement of prisoners while, at the same time, ensuring that appropriated funds are expended in an efficient and effective manner. The major functions of the Federal Detention Trustee are to lead the Departmental effort in using excess state and local correctional facilities for federal detention; to develop and implement strategies to deal with detention "hot spots" and crises; to review existing detention practices and develop alternatives that are efficient and cost effective; to ensure compliance with the Department of Justice detention standards by non-federal detention facilities; and to design predictive models to assist in Department-wide detention planning. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 1 Spring: 1 |
| Internship Location(s): | Arlington, VA |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter (semester and dates when available), resume with 3 references, transcript (official or unofficial), and a writing sample of no more than 5 pages. |
| Qualifications: | Law students beginning their second year of law school. Students who are interested in government contracts and appropriations law and who want exposure to federal law enforcement activities and operations are encouraged to apply. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Academic credit: | |
| Assignments: | Student interns will have the opportunity to research and analyze appropriation and contract law which governs how the Federal government exercises its day-to-day function to provide for the safe, secure and humane confinement of prisoners in Federal custody. Student interns also will have the opportunity to research criminal procedure and constitutional law mandates and analyze how they impact the confinement function. Interns can expect to research discrete legal issues, conduct factual analyses, review and organize documents, draft memoranda and reports, and perform other tasks as required. |
| OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS 810 7th Street, N.W., Room 3300 Washington, D.C. 20531 |
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| ATTN: | Tamara L. Baxter, Senior Attorney |
| Telephone: | (202) 616-6484 |
| Fax: | (202) 616-9865 |
| E-mail: | Tamara.Baxter@usdoj.gov (Subject Line: Volunteer Internship, OCR) |
| The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), is responsible for ensuring that recipients of federal financial assistance from the DOJ are not engaged in prohibited discrimination. The OCR ensures that no person, based on race, national origin, color, sex, religion, disability, or age is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, subjected to discrimination under, or denied employment in connection with any activity, program, or service receiving federal funding. The primary objective in accomplishing this mission is to secure prompt and full compliance with all civil rights laws and regulations so that needed federal financial assistance may commence or continue. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 2 Spring: 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Resume, transcript (official or unofficial), writing sample (no more than 8 pages), and cover letter indicating availability. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. |
| Application Deadlines: | Internships are filled as applications are received. Fall: May 1 Spring: October 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 weeks |
| Academic credit: | May possibly arrange for academic credit with law school. |
| Assignments: | Legal research and writing on issues of civil rights compliance in federally funded programs (e.g., Title VI); legal research and writing on issues of constitutional law and jurisdiction affecting the rights of prison inmates; assist legal staff on civil rights case reviews, case management and investigations; and review Equal Employment Opportunity Plans submitted by law enforcement and other federally assisted agencies. |
| OFFICE OF INFORMATION POLICY 1425 New York Avenue NW, Suite 11050 Washington, DC 20530-0001 |
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| ATTN: | Anne Work |
| Fax: | (202) 514-1009 |
| E-mail: | Anne.D.Work@USDOJ.gov |
| The Office of Information Policy (OIP) is charged by statute with encouraging agency compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). In accomplishing this mission critical function, OIP provides guidance to all federal agencies through the following: publishing The Guide to the FOIA and posting articles and information on the Web; enacting regulations pertaining to FOIA procedures; conducting training sessions on all aspects of FOIA compliance; overseeing the completion and submission of required agency reports, such as the Annual FOIA Report and the Chief FOIA Officer Report; advising federal agencies on compliance with President Obama’s and Attorney General Holder’s FOIA initiatives; and assisting federal agencies with issues involving FOIA practices and procedures. In addition to OIP’s guidance, OIP is also responsible for processing FOIA requests for access to information from the Senior Leadership Offices of the Department of Justice which include the Offices of the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, and Solicitor General and adjudicating administrative appeals from denials of access to information by all components of the Department of Justice | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 1-2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter (including dates available), resume, and law school transcript (official or unofficial), and a brief writing sample. |
| Qualifications: | Completion of the first year of law school. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall – June 1
Spring – October 31 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Course credit is available depending on school requirements. |
| Assignments: | The volunteer intern(s) works directly with OIP attorneys and with FOIA specialists. Duties may include: conducting legal research and analysis in support of OIP’s FOIA policy development; assisting in all aspects of publishing The Guide to the FOIA ; analyzing recent FOIA decisions and evaluating the impact on established case law; assisting with compliance requirements for compilation of the Annual FOIA Report, Chief FOIA Officer Report, and other related oversight reports; reviewing reconsideration requests for adverse determinations from administrative appeals; maintaining citizen correspondence; processing of responsive records for disclosure determinations; and other duties as assigned. |
| OFFICE OF LEGAL POLICY 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Room 4517 Washington, D.C. 20530-0001 |
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| ATTN: | Matrina Matthews |
| Fax: | (202) 616-4566 |
| E-mail: | matrina.matthews@usdoj.gov |
| The mission of the Office of Legal Policy (OLP) is to plan, develop and coordinate the implementation of major legal policy initiatives of high priority to the Department and the Administration. OLP functions as a focal point for the development and coordination of Department policy. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 6 Spring: 6 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Resume, transcript (official or unofficial), three references, and hours and days available. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Excellent research and writing skills with a knowledge of Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 (open until filled) Spring: October 1 (open until filled) |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 6 weeks |
| Academic credit: | |
| Assignments: | The Office of Legal Policy seeks law student interns to assist the office in developing and implementing policy initiatives and to aid the office in its work related to judicial nominations. Legal interns will be called upon to conduct legal and non-legal research and analysis, to prepare memoranda and talking points, and to support nearly all stages of policy development. In addition, interns will participate in the office’s work on judicial nominations, which runs from the nomination through the confirmation process. |
| OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 1145 Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Saundra M. Callier |
| Telephone: | (202) 616-9864 |
| Fax: | (202) 307-0464 |
| E-mail: | olainternship@usdoj.gov (Applications by e-mail preferred) |
| The Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of strategies to advance the Department's legislative initiatives and other interests relating to Congress. OLA also articulates the Department's position on legislation proposed by Congress, facilitates the appearance of Department witnesses at congressional hearings, and manages the interagency clearance process led by OMB. Additionally, OLA coordinates the Department's responses to congressional committee oversight requests and other inquiries from individual Members and congressional staff. OLA also participates in the Senate confirmation process for federal judges and Department nominees, such as Assistant Attorneys General and United States Attorneys. These functions are important to the Department's cooperative and productive relationship with Congress. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 2 Spring: 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter (semester and dates when available), resume with 3 references, and an analytical writing sample. Please forward submission by e-mail to olainternship@usdoj.gov. |
| Qualifications: | Students who will have finished their second year of law school. Students who are interested in the legislative process and who want exposure to a wide variety of offices and issues within the Department of Justice are encouraged to apply. Emphasis on critical analytical skills, writing, and professional work experience. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 30 (open until filled) Spring: November 30 (open until filled) |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks, Part time (Fall and Spring) |
| Academic credit: | |
| Assignments: | OLA provides student interns with the opportunity to work closely with attorneys to prepare and organize materials for Department witnesses testifying before Congress and other projects; Attend congressional hearings and briefings; Review congressional correspondence and hearing transcripts; Respond to Congressional inquiries and requests for information, Perform legislative and/or legal research; Review and track legislation introduced by Congress; and Perform administrative tasks as assigned. |
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OFFICE OF PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Room 1000 Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Joo Y. Chung, Director |
| Telephone: | (202) 514-0208 |
| Email: | privacy@usdoj.gov |
The mission of the Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties is to protect the privacy and civil liberties of the American people by: reviewing and overseeing the Department's privacy operations and ensuring privacy compliance, including compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the privacy provisions of the E-Government Act of 2002; providing legal guidance on the federal privacy laws and regulations to Department components; developing Departmental privacy compliance policy; overseeing privacy-related reporting to OMB and Congress; reviewing legislative and interagency proposals as it relates to federal privacy issues; and refining DOJ’s policies relating to the protection of individual informational privacy specifically in the context of DOJ’s counterterrorism and law enforcement efforts. |
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| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 1 - 2 Spring: 1 - 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, law school transcript (official or unofficial), and a brief writing sample. |
| Qualifications: | Completion of first year of law school prior to commencing employment. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 Spring: November 1 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | For Spring and Fall programs, must be able to work 15 – 20 hours per week. |
| Academic credit: | Course credit is available depending on school requirements. |
| Assignments: | Legal research and analysis in support of the Office’s privacy compliance and privacy policy development responsibilities; assisting in all aspects of publishing The Department of Justice’s Privacy Act Overview, including proofing, editing, citechecking, and caselaw analysis; other duties as assigned. |
| OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 3266 Washington, D.C. 20530-0001 |
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| ATTN: | Lyn Hardy |
| Telephone: | (202) 514-8924 |
| Fax: | (202) 514-5050 |
| E-mail: | Lyn.Hardy@usdoj.gov (Applications by e-mail preferred) |
| Seeking Volunteer Summer 2013 Legal Interns. We are looking for two full-time interns for summer 2013. The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) investigates allegations of misconduct against Department attorneys. OPR provides student interns with the opportunity to work closely with attorneys conducting investigations (including collection and reviewing information and interviewing witnesses), analyzing the law and the facts, and drafting reports. Investigations may involve all components of the Department, including the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices. Interns can expect to research discrete legal issues, conduct factual analysis, review and organize documents, draft memoranda and reports, draft witness interview summaries, and perform other tasks as required. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume with three references, transcript (official or unofficial), and an analytical writing sample. Please forward submission by e-mail to Lyn.Hardy@usdoj.gov. |
| Qualifications: | Students who will have finished their second year of law school by summer 2013. Students who are interested in criminal law and ethics issues, who want to learn how to conduct effective investigations and perform factual analysis, and who want exposure to a wide variety of offices and issues within the Department of Justice are encouraged to apply. Emphasis on critical analytical skills, writing, and work experience. |
| Application Deadlines: | Positions are open until filled, but applicants are urged to apply early. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks, full time |
| Academic credit: | We will be glad to work with the selected candidate for school or clinical credit. |
| Assignments: | OPR provides student interns with the opportunity to work closely with attorneys conducting investigations (including collecting and reviewing information and interviewing witnesses), analyzing the law and the facts, and drafting reports. Investigations may involve all components of the Department, including the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices. Interns can expect to research discrete legal issues, conduct factual analysis, review and organize documents, draft memoranda and reports, draft witness interview summaries, and perform other tasks as required. |
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OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Deborah C. Allen, Deputy Executive Officer |
| Fax: | (202) 514-9769 |
| E-mail: | OSGRecruit@usdoj.gov (Submission via e-mail is highly preferred.) |
| The major function of the Solicitor General’s Office is to supervise and conduct government litigation in the United States Supreme Court. Virtually all such litigation is channeled through the Office of the Solicitor General and is actively conducted by the Office. The United States is involved in about two-thirds of all the cases the U.S. Supreme Court decides on the merits each year. Another function of the Office is to review all cases decided adversely to the government in the lower courts to determine whether they should be appealed and, if so, what position should be taken. The Solicitor General also determines whether the government will participate as an amicus curiae, or intervene, in cases in any appellate court. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 2 - 4 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Resume, transcript (unofficial is acceptable), writing sample, three references, dates available to work, and number of hours available per week (must be available at least 24 hours per week). |
| Qualifications: | Students must be 2L or 3L students during the time that they will be volunteering. This means students should have finished their first year of law school, but cannot have graduated prior to the time period for which they wish to volunteer. Students who are interested in constitutional law, and who want exposure to a wide variety of offices and issues within the Department of Justice are encouraged to apply. Emphasis on critical analytical skills, writing, and work experience. |
| Application Deadline: | Fall: July 15 Winter: October 15 Spring: January 15 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Possible work-study credit. |
| Assignments: | Student interns will have the opportunity to attend Supreme Court arguments and work on Supreme Court cases by performing legal research, cite checking and proofreading. Special projects may also be assigned. |
| OFFICE OF TRIBAL JUSTICE 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room 2314 Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Intern Coordinator |
| Telephone: | (202) 514-8812 |
| Fax: | (202) 514-9078 |
| The Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) coordinates DOJ's policies and positions on American Indian and Alaska Native issues. OTJ works with federally recognized tribes on a variety of issues, and fulfills the roles of liaison and primary point of contact for tribes dealing with DOJ and other federal agencies. OTJ also provides legal expertise on Indian legal issues within DOJ and to other federal agencies and serves as the clearinghouse for DOJ correspondence relating to Indian matters. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | 4 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Please submit a resume, together with a cover letter, official transcript, three references, a writing sample and dates available. |
| Qualifications: | All full-time, second- or third-year law students. Students should have excellent academic credentials, good writing skills, basic knowledge of federal Indian law and some familiarity with tribes. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1st |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 10 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Academic credit for work experience possible. |
| Assignments: | The internship is designed to give students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working on challenging projects and cases principally involving issues of federal Indian law. Interns work closely with attorneys in OTJ on a wide range of Indian law issues and projects. Work may include legal research, drafting legal memoranda and briefs, participating in public policy development, reviewing proposed legislation, and responding to citizen correspondence. Also, interns may have the opportunity to attend Congressional hearings, oral arguments before the Supreme Court, and high-level meetings with OTJ attorneys. |
| Website: | www.justice.gov/otj/index.html |
| OFFICE OF THE PARDON ATTORNEY 1425 New York Avenue, Suite 11000 Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Ronald L. Rodgers, Pardon Attorney |
| Telephone: | (202) 616-6070 |
| Fax: | (202) 616-6069 |
| E-mail: | Ronald.Rodgers@usdoj.gov |
| The mission of the Office of the Pardon Attorney is to advise the President on the exercise of his power to grant clemency for offenses against the United States, pursuant to Article II, § 2 of the Constitution. The Office processes petitions for all forms of clemency, including pardon, commutation of sentence, and remission of fine, by conducting the necessary investigation on each petition and preparing a report and recommendation to the President for the signature of the Deputy Attorney General, as well as by preparing documents, such as warrants of clemency and notices of denial, necessary to implement the President’s decisions. The Office also acts as liaison with the applicant and the public throughout the pendency of the clemency case, and is the repository of records concerning grants of clemency over the years. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 2 Spring: 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. – Preference will be given to law students in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. |
| Application Materials: | Resume, transcript (official or unofficial), writing sample, and dates when available for internship. |
| Qualifications: | Second-year law students. Must have word processing skills. Paralegal experience helpful but not required. Students with an interest in criminal justice, constitutional law, or administrative law would be good matches for this Office. |
| Application Deadline: | Applications will be reviewed as received, and should be received
no later than the following deadlines: Fall: June 1 (open until filled) Spring: October 1 (open until filled) |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 9 weeks |
| Academic credit: | |
| Assignments: | Interns will assist the Office’s attorneys and paralegals in case-processing tasks, such as obtaining the reports needed to evaluate a clemency case and preparing drafts of reports to the President on selected cases, and will prepare responses to correspondence. Special research projects may be assigned by Office attorneys as need dictates, and may include historical and legal research. |
| PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY ADVISORY OFFICE 1425 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 12000 Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Intern Coordinator |
| Fax: | (202) 353-7483 |
| E-mail: | DOJ.PRAO@usdoj.gov |
| The mission of the Professional Responsibility Advisory Office (PRAO) is to ensure prompt, consistent advice to Department attorneys and Assistant United States Attorneys with respect to professional responsibility and choice-of-law issues. The major functions of PRAO include providing advice to Department attorneys and leadership on issues relating to professional responsibility; coordinating with other Department components to conduct training for Department attorneys and other Executive Branch agencies about the circumstances that implicate professional responsibility concerns; and serving as liaison with the state and federal bar associations. We are looking for engaging law students who are clear and concise writers, strong legal researchers, and who enjoy being part of a team. Experience with the rules of professional conduct is favorably noted. We request that interns work for our office on a set schedule and consistent with the requirements for credit as set forth by their law schools. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 2 Spring: 2 |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Submit a resume, cover letter including the time period you are available to work, transcript, writing sample (5-10 pages), and a list of references. |
| Qualifications: | Second- and third-year law students. Interns must be U.S. citizens, and an internship is contingent upon successful completion of a security clearance. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: July 19 Spring: November 15 |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 8 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Possible academic credit (if intern meets their school's requirements). |
| Assignments: | Interns work almost entirely on substantive matters, assisting PRAO attorneys in providing advice on professional responsibility issues and in preparing for presentations to other components of the Department. Interns also conduct research and complete both short and long-term assignments and memoranda. During the course of their internship, interns work with most PRAO attorneys who are from diverse legal backgrounds both from within and outside of the Department. Interns also participate in all office-wide substantive discussions of professional responsibility issues. |
| TAX DIVISION | |
| ATTN: | Intern Coordinator |
| Telephone: | (202) 514-6722 |
| Email: | lawinterns.taxdivision@usdoj.gov |
| Appellate Section: The Tax Division’s Appellate Section handles appeals of civil tax cases in the U.S. Courts of Appeals and participates with the Office of the Solicitor General in proceedings before the Supreme Court. The cases present a variety of legal issues involving federal tax law, bankruptcy law, constitutional law, and commercial law, as well as the panoply of evidentiary, procedural, and jurisdictional issues that are the staple of any litigation docket. Office of Review: The Office of Review evaluates settlement offers in light of litigating potential and policy considerations, furnishes advice and assistance to the trial sections in complex cases, takes final action on settlements within its authority, and advises the Assistant Attorney General on settlements that require final action at a higher level. The Office of Review also assists in resolving disagreements between the litigating sections and the IRS, so that the positions of the Division and the IRS remain consistent. The Division’s Financial Litigation Unit (FLU) is also part of the Office of Review. The FLU handles activities associated with the collection of judgments. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 1 - 3 positions Spring: 1 - 3 positions |
| Internship Location(s): | Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Please submit a resume, writing sample, and college and law school transcripts (official or unofficial) to the email address indicated above. |
| Qualifications: | Fall and Spring semester: Second- and third-year law students Applicants should possess strong academic record and excellent legal research and writing skills. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 (open until filled) Spring: October 15 (open until filled) Please note there are no positions currently available in the Appellate Section for the Fall semester. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | Generally 10-12 weeks during the fall and spring semesters |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit may be available. In limited situations, salaried positions may be available during the fall or spring semesters. When available, salary for paid positions is dependent on year in law school. Typically, a law student may earn the salary of a GS-5 or GS-7 level position (see salary tables at http://www.opm.gov/oca/ for current salary levels). |
| Assignments: | Legal interns work closely with Tax Division attorneys and are frequently asked to research legal issues that arise in pending cases. Interns may prepare legal memoranda and draft pleadings and other legal documents, or help attorneys prepare for trial by preparing exhibits and organizing files. The Division attempts to ensure that interns assist in as many aspects of the Division’s work as possible, and that interns are provided written or oral feedback on their assignments. Interns must be able to grasp issues quickly, conduct thorough and accurate research, and write clearly, concisely, and persuasively. |
| U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL 241 18th Street Arlington, Virginia 22202 |
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| ATTN: | Ann Boehm |
| Telephone: | (202) 307-9054 |
| Fax: | (202) 307-9456 |
| Email: | Ann.Boehm@usdoj.gov |
| The U.S. Marshals Service’s (USMS) Office of General Counsel provides legal services and guidance to all headquarters and field components of the USMS for all matters that may arise in the conduct of USMS missions including judicial security, fugitive apprehension, prisoner transportation, asset seizure and forfeiture, as well as providing guidance and assistance in the areas of government ethics, administrative law and civil litigation. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: 6 – 8 Spring: 6 - 8 |
| Internship Location(s): | Arlington, VA (Crystal City) |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter (dates when available), resume, transcript (official or unofficial), and writing sample |
| Qualifications: | First- and second-year law students. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1 (open until filled) Spring: November 15 (open until filled) |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | 6 weeks |
| Academic credit: | Work study credit (if available through law school). |
| Assignments: | USMS's Office of General Counsel (OGC) offers interns the opportunity to work closely with attorneys in multiple aspects of OGC work. Interns will assist in the review and make recommendations for the adjudication of claims filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Interns can expect to conduct research, draft memoranda and correspondence, interact with agency officials, and perform other tasks as required. |
| U.S. TRUSTEE PROGRAM 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Room 8222 Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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| ATTN: | Duane Currie, Human Resources Specialist |
| Telephone: | (202) 616-1020 |
| Fax: | (202) 616-1192 |
| E-mail: | Duane.Currie@usdoj.gov (Applications by e-mail highly preferred) |
| The U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) has the legal authority to appear in every bankruptcy case filed in the United States, from chapter 7 liquidations to major chapter 11 business reorganizations. As a result, USTP employees headquartered in Washington, D.C., and in our 95 field offices throughout the country, handle a wide range of challenging and significant matters as we strive to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system by enforcing bankruptcy laws and providing oversight of private trustees. Of particular importance is the Program’s efforts to address fraud and abuse by debtors, creditors, attorneys, and others in the bankruptcy system by taking formal and informal action in a civil context and making criminal referrals to and working with the U.S. Attorneys. | |
| Projected No. of Volunteers: | Fall: Executive Office (2 – 3)
Field Offices (varies by office) |
| Internship Location(s): | Field offices nationwide, (click on link for field office locations), http://www.justice.gov/ust/eo/ust_org/office_locator.htm, and the Executive Office for United States Trustees (EOUST), Office of the General Counsel in Washington, D.C. |
| Application Materials: | Cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript (official or unofficial). Please indicate in your cover letter or e-mail your geographical location preference. |
| Qualifications: | First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Superior research and writing skills, an eye for detail, a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals, and a commitment to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy laws are essential. Excellent opportunity for students with a background and interest in policy making, bankruptcy, administrative law, and legislative matters. |
| Application Deadlines: | Fall: June 1st Spring: November 1st Applications may be considered on a rolling basis. |
| Minimum Weeks Required: | School year – complete Fall or Spring semester, or if school is on a quarter system, for the complete quarter. |
| Academic credit: | Work-study credit possible. |
| Assignments: | Field Office: Assist field office attorneys in: preparing for bankruptcy court appearances, developing bankruptcy fraud referrals, screening cases for debtor abuse of the Bankruptcy Code and filing motions to dismiss cases, reviewing documents in Chapter 11 cases and filing motions and objections in such cases, and monitoring Section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors. Please include your geographic preferences in your cover letter. Click link below to obtain locations of the field offices. |
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).
