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Volunteer Legal Intern Positions Opportunities with United States Attorneys' Offices

VOLUNTEER LEGAL INTERN POSITIONS
Select the name of the component/office, or an underlined section within a component for details.

Participating Component / Office	Location(s)
Antitrust Division	Washington, D.C. Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas and San Francisco.
Civil Division Civil Division/Appellate Staff	Washington, D.C.; New York City; and San Francisco Washington, D.C.
Civil Rights Division Coordination and Review Section Various Sections	Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.
Criminal Division Asset Forfeiture & Money Laundering Section Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section Domestic Security Section Obscenity Prosecution Task Force Office of International Affairs Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training Office of Special Investigation Organized Crime and Racketeering Section	Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.
Environment and Natural Resources Division	Washington, D.C.; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Sacramento, CA; Boston, MA; Seattle, WA; (openings vary at each site).
Environment Enforcement Section San Francisco Field Office	Washington, D.C. San Francisco, California
Executive Office for Immigration Review	Washington, D.C. metropolitan area
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys	Washington, D.C.
National Security Division Counterterrorism Section Office of Law and Policy	Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.
Office the Federal Detention Trustee	Arlington, VA
Office of Justice Programs	Washington, D.C.
Office of Legal Policy	Washington, D.C.
Office of the Pardon Attorney	Washington, D.C.
Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties	Washington, D.C.
Office of Professional Responsibilty	Washington, D.C.
Office of the Solicitor General	Washington, D.C.
Office of Tribal Justice	Washington, D.C.
Tax Division Civil Trial Sections/Civil Appelate Section Criminal Enforcement Sections	Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.
U.S. Marshals Service	Arlington, Virginia
U.S. Trustee Program	Washington, D.C.

OPPORTUNITIES WITH UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS' OFFICES

Alabama
Northern District	Birmingham, Huntsville
Arizona	Phoenix, Tucson
Civil Division	Phoenix, Arizona
Criminal Division	Phoenix, Arizona
California
Central District
Tax Division	Los Angeles
Northern District
San Francisco Office (Civil and Civil Environment)	San Francisco
San Francisco Office (Criminal)	San Francisco
San Jose Branch Office	San Jose
Colorado	Denver
Connecticut	New Haven
Florida
Middle District	Tampa (17), Orlando (4), Jacksonville (8), Fort Myers (2); no openings in Ocala
Southern District	Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, FL
Georgia
Nothern District	Atlanta, Georgia
Hawaii	Honolulu
Louisiana
Eastern District	New Orleans
Maryland	Baltimore, Greenbelt
Maine	Portland, ME
Michigan
Eastern District	Detroit, Michigan
Western District	Grand Rapids, MI
Minnesota	Minneapolis, MN
Missouri
Western District	Kansas City
Montana	Billings, MT; Great Falls, MT; Helena, MT; and Missoula, MT.
New Jersey Camden Newark	Camden, Newark
New Mexico	Albuquerque, NM
New York
Eastern District
Civil Division	Brooklyn, Central Islip
Criminal Division	Brooklyn, Central Islip
Northern District	Syracuse
Western District	Buffalo
Western District	Rochester
North Carolina
Western District	Charlotte, Asheville
Ohio
Northern District	Cleveland
Oklahoma
Eastern District	Muskogee
Pennsylvania
Eastern District	Philadelphia
Western District	Pittsburgh, Johnstown
Puerto Rico	San Juan
Tennessee
Eastern District	Knoxville, Chattanooga, Greeneville, Johnson City
Middle District	Nashville
Texas
Southern District	Houston, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Laredo, McAllen
Utah	Salt Lake City
Virginia
Eastern District	Alexandria
Eastern District	Newport News
Eastern District	Norfolk
Eastern District	Richmond
Western District	Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Abingdon
West Virginia	Wheeling, Clarksburg, Elkins, Martinsburg

ANTITRUST DIVISION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 450 5^th Street NW, Suite 3115 Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	Elena Morgan
Telephone:	(202) 353-8224
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:	20
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C. Internships also available in the following field offices: Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas 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 Elena Morgan at ATR.PERSONNEL@USDOJ.GOV
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester only), second- or third-year law students.
Application Deadline:	Summer- February 28th Fall-July 31st Spring-November 30th
Minimum Weeks Required:	Six (6) Weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation). 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.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/atr
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

CIVIL DIVISION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Personnel Management Branch P.O. Box 14660, Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-4660
ATTN:	Theresa Tenaglia, Intern Coordinator
Telephone:	(202) 307-0261
Fax:	(202) 514-7968
E-mail:	Civil.personnel@usdoj.gov (Application via e-mail highly preferred)
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 the Department of Justice, employing nearly 1,500 employees, and representing over 100 federal agencies in a wide range of complex, high-profile civil litigation. The Department of 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 Summer: 70
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, and preferred location(s). 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 Deadline:	Open until filled. The majority of fall internships will be filled by July 15. Most spring internships will be filled by November 15. The majority of summer internships will be filled by March 15, 2010.
Minimum Weeks Required:	6 Weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit
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.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/civil
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

CIVIL DIVISION/APPELLATE STAFF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 950 Penn. Ave. NW, Room 7519 Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	Matthew Collette, Mark Freeman, or Sy Damle
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, and national security cases.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	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.
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 Deadline:	Open until filled
Minimum Weeks Required:	8 weeks (volunteers are not permitted to split the summer)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit only.
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. Interns work with a number of staff attorneys and receive feedback on their work.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/civil
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION COORDINATION AND REVIEW SECTION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Room 5086, NYA Building Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	Volunteer Internship Coordinator
Fax:	(202) 305-9667
E-mail:	crt.volunteervacancies@usdoj.gov (Subject Line: Volunteer Internship, COR)
The Civil Rights Division is the agency of the Federal Government primarily responsible for enforcing federal statutes and Executive Orders that prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, religion, and national origin.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	2 - 4
Internship Location:	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	Submit a resume (which includes your country of citizenship), a brief writing sample (no more than 5 pages), and a cover letter which indicates the time period you are available to work.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students.
Application Deadline:	Application decisions are made on a rolling basis. Summer applications must be received by March 31, 2010 Fall applications must be received by July 31, 2010 Spring applications must be received by November 30, 2010
Minimum Weeks Required:	8 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	Interns are primarily responsible for assisting attorneys working on matters related to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in federally assisted programs or activities, and Executive Order 13166, which focuses on limited English proficiency matters as related to national origin discrimination in federally assisted and federally conducted programs and activities. The Coordination and Review Section focuses on non-litigation enforcement of these and other nondiscrimination statutes and Executive Orders, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Intern assignments may include assisting in administrative investigations of recipients receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Justice, and development of implementing regulations, policy guidance documents, legal manuals, and training materials.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/crt
The U.S. Department of Justice is an equal opportunity/reasonable accommodation employer.

CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION (VARIOUS SECTIONS) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Room 5086, NYA Building Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	Volunteer Internship Coordinator
Fax:	(202) 305-9667
E-mail:	crt.volunteervacancies@usdoj.gov (Subject Line: Volunteer Internship, COR)
The Civil Rights Division is the principal federal agency charged with enforcing federally-protected civil and constitutional rights. The Division’s mission comprises two prongs: (1) vigorous enforcement of the criminal laws prohibiting civil rights abuses, including “color of law” violations by state officers, trafficking in humans, conspiracy to violate federally protected rights, and criminal interference with housing rights; and (2) defending individuals’ federal civil rights through a panoply of means including civil litigation, consent orders, settlements, technical assistance, public outreach, and education programs.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	20
Internship Location:	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	Submit a resume (which includes your country of citizenship), brief writing sample (no more than 5 pages), and a cover letter which indicates the time period you are available to work.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students.
Application Deadline:	Application decisions are made on a rolling basis. Summer applications must be received by March 31, 2010 Fall applications must be received by July 31, 2010 Spring applications must be received by November 30, 2010
Minimum Weeks Required:	8 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	Interns are primarily responsible for assisting Division attorneys or specialists in legal research, preparing documents, interviewing, summarizing depositions, analyzing records, and other case-related work.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/crt
The U.S. Department of Justice is an equal opportunity/reasonable accommodation employer.

CRIMINAL DIVISION ASSET FORFEITURE & MONEY LAUNDERING SECTION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1400 New York Avenue NW, 2^nd & 10^th Floors Washington, DC 20005
ATTN:	Wendy Wormsley
Fax:	(202) 514-5522
E-mail:	wendy.wormsley@usdoj.gov
The Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section provides guidance, legal advice and assistance with respect to asset forfeiture and money laundering investigations and prosecutions; coordinates multi-district investigations and prosecutions; ensures the uniform application of forfeiture and money laundering statutes; litigates complex, sensitive and multi-district cases; and provides litigation assistance to U.S. Attorneys' offices and Criminal Division components.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	5 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 Deadline:	Positions are open until filled. Spring Semester: November 1 Summer: March 1 Fall Semester: August 1
Minimum Weeks Required:	8 weeks or more, part-time or full-time
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work study credit only
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.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/criminal/afmls/
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

CRIMINAL DIVISION CHILD EXPLOITATION AND OBSCENITY SECTION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1400 New York Avenue, N.W., 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	Bonnie L. Kane
Fax:	(202) 514-1793
E-mail:	bonnie.kane@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 (USAOs) in investigations, trials and appeals related to these offenses.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	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 Deadline:	Positions are open until filled. Spring semester: Positions are typically filled in October of prior year Summer: Positions are typically filled in January Fall semester: Positions are typically filled in June
Minimum Weeks Required:	8 weeks (10 weeks preferred)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
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.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/criminal/ceos
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

CRIMINAL DIVISION COMPUTER CRIME & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECTION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1301 New York Avenue, N.W., 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20530
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:	3
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 o 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 Deadline:	Summer: Positions are typically filled in January. Because interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis beginning as early as December 1, we encourage interested students to submit applicants as early as possible. Spring semester: Positions are typically filled in October of prior year. Fall semester: Positions are typically filled in May.
Minimum Weeks Required:	10-12 weeks, full-time
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work study credit
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.
Web Site:	www.cybercrime.gov
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

CRIMINAL DIVISION DOMESTIC SECURITY SECTION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 6746 Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	Intern Coordinator
E-mail:	dssjobs@usdoj.gov
The mission of the Domestic Security Section (DSS) is to enhance the security of our nation’s citizens and borders by enforcing federal criminal laws relating to: (1) complex immigration and border crimes; (2) international human rights violations; and (3) certain federal crimes of violence committed outside the United States. The Section 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. DSS is also responsible for the investigation and prosecution of select torture, genocide and war crime cases. In addition, DSS is the Department’s central point of contact regarding Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) investigations and prosecutions. Aside from its operational work, DSS designs, implements, and supports law enforcement efforts, legislative initiatives, policies and strategies relating to these areas.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	2 - 3
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:	Summer: Rising second- and third-year law students. Fall/Spring: Second- and third-year law students; full time International or Comparative Law LL.M. candidates who are not employed while pursuing their advanced degree. 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. Applicants should have an in-depth understanding of the political and cross cultural nuances inherent in working with foreign governments. 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 Deadline:	Summer: March 1 Fall: June 1 Spring: September 1 Because interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis beginning as early as December 1 for the summer, applicants should apply as early as possible.
Minimum Weeks Required:	Summer: 10 weeks or more Fall/Spring: Full semester (15 to 20 hours per week)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit
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.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/dss/
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

CRIMINAL DIVISION OBSCENITY PROSECUTION TASK FORCE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1301 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	Brent D. Ward, Director or Emily Bowers
Fax:	(202) 307-2217
E-mail:	Emily.Bowers@usdoj.gov
The Obscenity Prosecution Task Force (OPTF) works with the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) of the Criminal Division and is responsible for cases involving, among other things: federal obscenity crimes, especially those offenses committed by use of the Internet. The section advises the Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, Department of Justice and other federal officials on all matters related to federal obscenity law enforcement, including proposed and enacted legislation, policy, enforcement initiatives, and criminal and civil litigation. The section has direct litigation responsibilities in significant and large-scale investigations and prosecutions targeting offenders in the criminal law enforcement areas detailed above. OPTF Trial Attorneys prosecute the criminal offenses listed above. In particular, OPTF Trial Attorneys handle cases involving the production, importation, sale, distribution, and transportation of obscene material by any means, including the Internet, mail, common carrier and broadcast media, as well as engaging in the business of the same and related offenses. Related offenses include child pornography, tax, racketeering and money laundering offenses. Forfeiture of assets is frequently sought by the government in these cases. These cases are developed through innovative investigative and forensic techniques employed by OPTF and CEOS computer forensic specialists and federal law enforcement agents. Because these cases involve the application of cutting-edge computer technologies, both in the criminal conduct and its investigation, OPTF Trial Attorneys regularly face novel and challenging legal issues.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	4
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	Cover letter (including date available), resume, law school transcript (official or unofficial), and a writing sample.
Qualifications:	Applicants should have a strong interest in criminal law and have strong writing and communication skills. In addition, applicants must have completed at least one semester of law school.
Application Deadline:	Positions are open until filled. Spring semester: November 1 Summer: March 1 Fall semester: August 1
Minimum Weeks Required:	8 weeks or more
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit only
Assignments:	The OPTF Legal Intern will support the attorneys on staff by conducting legal research using Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw, analyzing legal data, and preparing legal memoranda.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/criminal/optf/
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1301 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	OIAIntern@usdoj.gov
Telephone:	(202) 514-0000
Fax:	(202) 514-0080
E-mail:	OIAIntern@usdoj.gov (Email applications only)
The Office of International Affairs (OIA) works with federal prosecutors as well as state and local law enforcement authorities 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 obtains the return of fugitives and necessary evidence pursuant to a network of bilateral and multilateral treaties and law enforcement agreements. OIA also responds to requests from other countries for evidence and fugitives, and litigates those matters in federal court through the U.S. Attorney Offices. OIA seeks student interns to assist each of its geographic teams: Team 1: Commonwealth countries; Team 2: Western Europe; Team 3: Central America; Team 4: Asia, Middle East, Africa, Pacific Islands; Team 5: Multilateral Affairs, including United Nations Tribunals; Team 6: Central and Eastern Europe; Team 7: South America; and Litigation and Legal Policy Group (LLP) (law students only).
Projected No. of Volunteers:	10
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	Please email and include on the subject line of the email the semester for which the internship is sought (e.g. Winter/Spring, Summer, Fall), the Team Preference (details listed below), and any language(s) spoken. Attach: (1) resume (should reflect GPA and/or class rank); (2) writing sample; (3) transcript(s); and, (4) at least two references who are familiar with the applicant’s research, writing and organizational skills.
Qualifications:	Undergraduate Students, and Graduate Students with proficient language skills, excellent, writing skills and a particular interest in public service, criminal justice, international matters and policy; OR/AND First-year (second semester) and second-year Law Students with language skills (desirable but not essential), excellent writing skills, and a particular interest in public service, criminal law, and international matters. United States citizenship is required and a background check and a drug test are part of the application process.
Application Deadline:	For background clearance purposes, applications should be received 3 months prior to the applicant’s desired start date.
Minimum Weeks Required:	8-10 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work study credit or externship
Assignments:	OIA provides student interns with the opportunity to work alongside its attorneys and paralegals handling the large caseload of requests from and to the United States in extradition and legal assistance matters. Student interns conduct factual analysis, review and organize documents, draft letters, memoranda and reports, and perform other tasks as required. Law students may research and write on case related or more general legal topics, or assist on issues arising in litigation.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/links/oia.html
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF OVERSEAS PROSECUTORIAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING (OPDAT) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 10th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	William H. Lantz, Jr., Assistant to the Director
Telephone:	(202) 514-1323
Fax:	(202) 616-8429
E-mail:	William.Lantz@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 U.S. in combating transnational crime.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	4
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	Resume, academic standing, dates when available, targeted cover letter setting forth value the candidate can add to mission accomplishment, note any language skills (Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, or Chinese language fluency is useful).
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second and third year law students; full-time International or Comparative Law LL.M. candidates who are not employed while pursuing their advanced degree.
Application Deadline:	Open until filled; apply for the summer session in the previous November, for the fall in the previous March; and for the spring in the previous September.
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks minimum during the fall, spring and summer periods
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation); 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.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/opdat/
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Washington, D.C. 20530 E-mail: osiinterns@usdoj.gov (Applications accepted only by e-mail)
Since its creation in 1979, the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) has been responsible for detecting, investigating and taking legal action to denaturalize and/or deport persons who took part in Nazi-sponsored acts of persecution committed abroad during the period 1933-45 and, since December 2004, also for detecting, investigating and taking legal action to denaturalize persons who participated abroad in acts of genocide or in acts of torture or extrajudicial killings committed under color of foreign law.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	2 – 3
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	Applicants must submit via e-mail, a cover letter, a resume, a short or partial writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), a list of three references and a law school transcript (official or unofficial) to: osiinterns@usdoj.gov Please do not fax or mail paper applications
Qualifications:	Applicants for law internship positions must be enrolled in law school and have: (1) a strong academic background; and (2) excellent research and writing skills.
Application Deadline:	Summer legal internships: Applicants for summer legal internships will be accepted from December 1 until January 15 prior to the internship summer. Because interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis, early applications are helpful. Semester-based legal internships: Internships are filled as applications are received. The majority of fall and spring internships are filled by April and October, respectively. Because interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis, early applications are helpful.
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work study credit only.
Assignments:	Opportunities are available in the Criminal Division's Office of Special Investigations for qualified candidates interested in summer legal internships or academic semester legal internships (sometimes called "externships"). Legal interns will work directly with attorneys on cutting edge legal issues relating to a wide range of human rights, immigration, international law and litigation issues. Typical intern projects have involved researching novel legal issues, drafting litigation documents for active cases, analyzing and digesting transcripts of witness statements, and writing legal memos.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/criminal/osi
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

CRIMINAL DIVISION ORGANIZED CRIME AND RACKETEERING SECTION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1301 New York Avenue, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20530
ATTN:	Melissa M. Marquez, Attorney
E-mail:	Melissa.Marquez.@usdoj.gov
Fax:	(202) 305-1448
The Organized Crime and Racketeering Section (OCRS) coordinates the Department's program to combat organized crime. The principal enforcement efforts are currently directed against traditional groups and emerging transnational groups from Asia and Europe, such as Chinese Triads, and Russian and Eastern European organized crime. OCRS supervises the investigation and prosecution of these cases by Strike Force Units within U.S. Attorneys' Offices in 21 federal districts having a significant organized crime presence. These cases involve a broad spectrum of criminal statutes, including extortion, murder, bribery, fraud, narcotics, and labor racketeering.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	3 – 4 per semester/summer
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, law school transcript (official or unofficial) and legal writing sample.
Qualifications:	2Ls, 3Ls and LLMs are eligible to apply during the school year. 1Ls and 2Ls may apply for the summer. Excellent research and writing skills a must. 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 and a determination of suitability for employment based on the information a candidate provides in the security form.
Application Deadline:	Fall Semester - Apply April - June Spring Semester - Apply July - September Summer - Apply November - January
Minimum Weeks Required:	During the summer, 10 weeks, 40 hours per week. For the fall or spring, the full semester, 16 hours per week.
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit only.
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:	http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/links/ocrs.html
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE P.O. Box 7754 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-7754
ATTN:	BJ Parker
Fax:	(202) 616-3362
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:	60 - available positions vary according to semester and location
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Sacramento, CA; Boston, MA; Seattle, WA; (openings vary at each site).
Application Materials:	Submit a resume (which includes your country of citizenship), a cover letter stating location preference(s) and hours/days available, a writing sample, a copy of your most recent transcript (official or unofficial), and three references with contact information (letters of recommendation not required).
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), and second-year law students. 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 Deadline:	Decisions are made on a rolling basis April 1 for Fall (September-December) September 1for Spring (January-April January 1 for Summer (May-August)
Minimum Weeks Required:	8 weeks (full summer strongly preferred)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit only
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.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/enrd
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE P.O. Box 7611 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-7754
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:	14 Summer 8 – 12 Fall and Spring semesters
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, transcript (official or unofficial), and writing sample.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester) and second-year law students; excellent academic record and writing skills; background, experience or interest in environmental law, litigation or in public interest law.
Application Deadline:	Internships are filled as applications are received. The majority of summer internships are filled by February. The majority of fall and spring internships are filled by April and October, respectively.
Minimum Weeks Required:	Summer – 8 weeks, but many students stay longer (full summer strongly preferred). School year – complete Fall or Spring semester, or if school is on a quarter system, for the complete quarter.
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation), but many students receive credit from their schools during the school year, and grants/work-study in the summer.
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.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/enrd
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION SAN FRANCISCO FIELD OFFICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 301 Howard Street, Suite 1050 San Francisco, CA 94105
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:	3 – 4
Internship Location(s):	San Francisco, California
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, law school transcript (unofficial is fine), and a legal writing sample.
Qualifications:	Students must have completed at least two semesters of law school, have an excellent academic record, excellent writing skills, and background, experience, and/or interest in environmental law. Ideally, students will have taken at least one introductory environmental law course.
Application Deadline:	Law Clerk positions are filled as applications are received. The majority of summer positions are filled by January, while fall and spring positions are generally filled by April and November, respectively.
Minimum Weeks Required:	Summer clerks must work full time for a period of 10 weeks, while fall or spring clerks must work a minimum of 16 hours per week for a period of 14 weeks.
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or course credit
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.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/enrd
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is responsible for adjudicating immigration 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 consists of three 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:	Varies by Immigration Court
Internship Location(s):	There are over 50 Immigration Courts nationwide with internships available in most of them. The Board of Immigration Appeals is located in Falls Church, Virginia which is in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, writing sample, and official or unofficial transcript.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester) and second-year law students; background or experience in immigration desirable. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Application Deadline:	Varies by Immigration Court
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or possible course credit
Assignments:	Interns are exposed to litigation with frequent opportunities to observe case proceedings. Typical assignments include drafting official court orders; researching complex, novel issues in immigration law; and preparing materials to assist the Immigration Judge while on the bench.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/eoir (Click on “Immigration Courts Nationwide” to obtain court addresses.)
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR U.S. ATTORNEYS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 600 E Street, NW, Room 8000 Washington, DC 20530-0001
ATTN:	Romona Greene Administrative Program Specialist
Telephone:	(202) 307-2781
Fax:	(202) 514-4771
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 Deadline:	Applications are accepted year-round, but preferred deadlines are: October 1 for Spring Program (January - May) (open until filled) February 1 for Summer Program (June - August) (open until filled) July 1 for Fall Program (September - December) (open until filled)
Minimum Weeks Required:	6 - 8 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit
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.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/eousa/
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

COUNTERTERRORISM SECTION NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC, 20530
The Department of Justice Counterterrorism Section (CTS) seeks qualified interns for a volunteer summer opportunity. Summer intern positions are full time from June through mid-August. Interns cannot participate in another internship while working with CTS. Throughout the summer, interns will work to further the objectives of the U.S. Department of Justice Counterterrorism Section. The Counterterrorism Section is responsible for assisting in the design, implementation, and support of law enforcement efforts, legislative initiatives, policies, and strategies relating to combating international and domestic terrorism. The Section seeks to prevent and disrupt acts of terrorism which may occur anywhere in the world and which impact on significant United States interests and persons through investigation and prosecution.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	8
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	If you are interested in applying for an internship, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), an unofficial transcript, and the contact information of three references via email to ben.towbin@usdoj.gov. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Towbin at 202-514-0898.
Qualifications:	Strong analytic, research and writing skills are required. All applicants must have taken or be enrolled at the time of application in one or more of the following courses: Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure 1, Constitutional Law, or Evidence. Additional courses addressing criminal law and litigation, such as Criminal Procedure 2 and Trial Practice, would also be helpful. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and successfully complete a security clearance and drug test prior to appointment.
Application Deadline:	The application deadline for the Summer 2010 internship is December 2009
Minimum Weeks Required:	10
Salary:	Internships are unpaid. If your school offers internships for credit or work study, we will work with you to meet such requirements whenever possible.
Assignments:	Intern projects include: researching legal questions, assisting with the drafting of motions and other pleadings, providing analytic product on specific issues, assisting in discovery, review and organization of documents and other evidence, factual research, assisting with presentations and supporting materials.
Web Site:	http://www.justice.gov/nsd/counter_terrorism.htm
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION OFFICE OF LAW AND POLICY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 6250 Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	Intern Program Coordinator (Office of Law and Policy)
Fax:	(202) 353-3342
The National Security Division’s Office of Law and Policy, United States Department of Justice, seeks fall, spring, and summer interns for positions located in Washington, DC. The mission of NSD is to coordinate the Department’s efforts in carrying out its top priority of preventing and combating terrorism and protecting the national security. 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 FBI 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 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; and overseeing the development of legislation, guidelines, and other policies in the area of national security. The Office works with a variety of other Department components, including the Office of Legal Counsel and the Office of Legal Policy.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	2-4
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	Cover letter (semester and dates when available), resume with two references, transcript (official or unofficial), and a writing sample.
Qualifications:	First-year (Summer), second-year (Academic Year/Summer), and third-year (Academic Year) students may apply. Strong analytic, research and writing skills are 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.
Application Deadline:	Please have all applications in the Human Resources Office by COB on these dates to be accepted, approved and on-time for the semester internship: Fall: August 17, 2009 Spring: September 18, 2009 Summer 2010: October 2, 2009 Applications may be submitted by fax.
Minimum Weeks Required:	Fall Internship: September – December (minimum two full days per week) Spring Internship: January – May (minimum two full days per week) Summer Internship: June – Mid-August (minimum ten weeks)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work study credit.
Assignments:	Intern projects include: researching legal questions, drafting memoranda or other legal and policy analysis, factual research, and assisting with presentations and supporting materials.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/nsd
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL DETENTION TRUSTEE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 4601 N. Fairfax Drive Suite 900 Arlington, VA 20530
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) was established in September 2001 by directive of Congress (Pub. L. 106-553, § 166, 114 Stat. 2762 (2000)) in response to growing concerns regarding federal detention. It is the mission of the Federal Detention Trustee to provide 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:	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 Deadline:	Summer Program (June – August): February 15th Fall Program (September – December): June1st
Minimum Weeks Required:	6 – 8 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
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.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/ofdt
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 810 7th Street, N.W., Room 3300 Washington, D.C. 20531
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), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) 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:	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 Deadline:	Internships are filled as applications are received. Applications deadlines are as follows: Fall-July 1; Spring-December 1; Summer-March 1.
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation). May be able to 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.
Web Site:	www.ojp.usdoj.gov
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

OFFICE OF LEGAL POLICY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Room 4517 Washington, D.C. 20530-0001
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:	5
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. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions. Excellent research and writing skills with a knowledge of Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw.
Application Deadline:	Open until filled.
Minimum Weeks Required:	6 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
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.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/olp/
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

OFFICE OF THE PARDON ATTORNEY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1425 New York Avenue, Suite 11000 Washington, D.C. 20530
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:	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 March 31st for summer internships, by June 30th for fall semester internships, or by October 30th for spring semester internships. Position will be open until filled.
Minimum Weeks Required:	9 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation).
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.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/pardon
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

OFFICE OF PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Room 940 Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	Kirsten J. Moncada, Director
Telephone:	202-514-0208
Fax:	202-307-0693
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; developing Departmental privacy policy; representing the Department with respect to international privacy policy issues; ensuring that Privacy Impact Assessments are completed in compliance with the eGovernment Act of 2002; overseeing privacy-related reporting to the President and Congress; refining DOJ's policies relating to the protection of individual civil liberties specifically in the context of the DOJ's counterterrorism and law enforcement efforts; and coordinating the work of DOJ relating to the protection of privacy and civil liberties.Projected No.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	1-2
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	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 Deadline:	Open until filled.
Minimum Weeks Required:	Must be able to work full-time during the summer and 15-20 hours per week during the school year.
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation). 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.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/opcl
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 3266 Washington, D.C. 20530-0001
ATTN:	Lyn Hardy
Telephone:	(202) 514-3365
Fax:	(202) 514-5050
E-mail:	Lyn.Hardy@usdoj.gov (Applications by e-mail preferred)
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is one of the Department’s two internal investigative units. OPR investigates allegations of misconduct against Department attorneys relating to the exercise of their authority to investigate, litigate or provide legal advice. OPR also investigates allegations of misconduct by law enforcement personnel when they are related to allegations of misconduct by Department attorneys. Following its investigations, OPR reports its findings and conclusions to the Deputy Attorney General or other appropriate officials.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	2
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	Cover letter (semester and dates when available), resume with 3 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 2009. 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 Deadline:	February 28, 2010 for Summer Program (June – August) (open until filled) June 1, 2010 for Fall Program (September – December) (open until filled)
Minimum Weeks Required:	8 weeks, full time
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation).
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.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/opr/
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	Kaletus McCain Human Resources Coordinator
Fax:	(202) 514-3648
E-mail:	kaletus.l.mccain@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:	3 - 6
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	Resume, transcript (unofficial), writing sample, references, dates available to work, and number of hours available per week (must be available at least 20 hours per week).
Qualifications:	Second-year law students.
Application Deadline:	Summer 2010: February 19, 2010 Fall Semester 2010: July 23, 2010 Spring Semester 2010: November 19, 2010
Minimum Weeks Required:	8 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation).
Assignments:	Student interns will have the opportunity to work on Supreme Court cases by performing legal research, cite checking and proofreading. Special projects may also be assigned.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/osg
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

OFFICE OF TRIBAL JUSTICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 2314 Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	Intern Coordinator
Telephone:	(202) 514-8812/514-8835
Fax:	(202) 514-9078
The Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) coordinates DOJ's policies and positions on American Indian and Alaska Native issues, maintains liaisons with federally recognized Indian tribes, and works with appropriate Federal, state, and local officials, professional associations, and public interest groups. OTJ also coordinates the ongoing work of Justice Divisions responsible for Indian issues, provides legal expertise on Indian legal issues to DOJ components and serves as the clearinghouse for DOJ correspondence relating to Indian matters.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	3
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	Please submit a resume, together with a cover letter, official transcript, three references, writing sample (optional) and available dates.
Qualifications:	All full-time, second- or third-year law students. Students should have excellent academic credentials, good writing skills and basic knowledge of Federal Indian law.
Application Deadline:	Open until filled. Fall positions typically filled by mid-August. Spring positions typically filled by mid-December. Summer positions typically filled by mid-April.
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or academic credit (to be decided by each school) only.
Assignments:	The internship is designed to give students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience with working on challenging projects and cases principally involving issues of Federal Indian law. Interns work closely with attorneys in the Office of Tribal Justice on a variety of diverse projects. Work may include legal research, drafting legal memoranda, public policy development, citizen correspondence, appellate briefs, and written discovery on a wide range of Federal Indian law issues. Also, interns may have the opportunity to attend Senate committee hearings, oral arguments before the Supreme Court, and other high level meetings with OTJ attorneys.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/otj
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

TAX DIVISION CIVIL TRIAL SECTIONS/CIVIL APPELLATE SECTION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE P.O. Box 813, Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044
ATTN:	Intern Coordinator
Telephone:	(202) 616-2774
The Tax Division’s Criminal Enforcement Sections handle or supervise federal criminal tax and complex financial crime prosecutions throughout the nation. Many tax prosecutions involve defendants who have earned income from legal sources but who have attempted to evade taxes. Other cases involve tax violations related to other criminal activity, including corporate fraud, financial institution fraud, health care fraud, public corruption, organized crime and narcotics trafficking. Tax Division prosecutors pursue international crime, including the illegal use of offshore trusts and foreign bank accounts to hide income and assets in order to evade taxes. They also play an important role in the nationwide Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) program and the war on terrorism.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	6
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	If you are interested in these positions and have a solid academic record and excellent legal research and writing skills, please submit a resume, writing sample, and college and law school transcripts (official or unofficial) to the address indicated above.
Qualifications:	Summer: first-year (second semester) law students; Fall and Spring semester: first-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students.
Application Deadline:	Positions are open until filled. Applications should be submitted by the following deadlines: Summer: February 15th Fall semester: May 1st Spring semester: October 15th
Minimum Weeks Required:	6 weeks full-time during the summer; generally 10-12 weeks during the fall and spring semesters with a minium commitment of at least 16 hours per week.
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit only
Assignments:	Legal interns work closely with federal prosecutors to research legal issues relevant to pending criminal investigations, prosecutions and appeals. Their work generally involves writing legal memoranda or briefs. Interns also help attorneys prepare for trials by arranging exhibits and organizing case files. Interns must be able to grasp issues quickly; conduct research thoroughly and accurately; and write clearly and concisely.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/tax
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

TAX DIVISION CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT SECTIONS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE P.O. Box 813, Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044
ATTN:	Intern Coordinator
Telephone:	(202) 616-2774
The Tax Division’s Criminal Enforcement Sections handle or supervise federal criminal tax and complex financial crime prosecutions throughout the nation. Many tax prosecutions involve defendants who have earned income from legal sources but who have attempted to evade taxes. Other cases involve tax violations related to other criminal activity, including corporate fraud, financial institution fraud, health care fraud, public corruption, organized crime and narcotics trafficking. Tax Division prosecutors pursue international crime, including the illegal use of offshore trusts and foreign bank accounts to hide income and assets in order to evade taxes. They also play an important role in the nationwide Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) program and the war on terrorism.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	6
Internship Location(s):	Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	If you are interested in these positions and have a solid academic record and excellent legal research and writing skills, please submit a resume, writing sample, and college and law school transcripts (official or unofficial) to the address indicated above.
Qualifications:	Summer: first-year (second semester) law students; Fall and Spring semester: first-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students.
Application Deadline:	Positions are open until filled. Applications should be submitted by the following deadlines: Summer: February 15th Fall semester: May 1st Spring semester: October 15th
Minimum Weeks Required:	6 weeks full-time during the summer; generally 10-12 weeks during the fall and spring semesters with a minium commitment of at least 16 hours per week.
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit only
Assignments:	Legal interns work closely with federal prosecutors to research legal issues relevant to pending criminal investigations, prosecutions and appeals. Their work generally involves writing legal memoranda or briefs. Interns also help attorneys prepare for trials by arranging exhibits and organizing case files. Interns must be able to grasp issues quickly; conduct research thoroughly and accurately; and write clearly and concisely.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/tax
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL Washington, D.C. 20535
ATTN:	Steve Roque
Telephone:	(202) 307-9054
Fax:	(202) 307-9456
E-mail:	Steve.Roque@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:	6 – 8
Internship Location(s):	1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202 (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 Deadline:	February 15th for summer program (open until filled) November 15th for school year (open until filled)
Minimum Weeks Required:	6 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or 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.
Web Site:	www.usmarshals.gov
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

U.S. TRUSTEE PROGRAM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Room 8214 Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN:	Valerie Rice Singley, Human Resources Specialist
Telephone:	(202) 616-1013
Fax:	(202) 616-1192
The U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) is a component of the Department of Justice and 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 this Program’s efforts to address fraud and abuse by debtors, creditors, attorneys, and others in the bankruptcy system by taking formal and informal actions in a civil context and making criminal referrals to and working with the U.S. Attorneys. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career and access to a generous benefits package, consider the USTP as your employer of choice! DOJ has been ranked in the Top 5 Best Places to Work in Federal Government for 2007. See www.bestplacestowork.org.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	15 - 20
Internship Location(s):	Field offices nationwide, (see Section III) and the Executive Office for United States Trustees (EOUST) in Washington, D.C.
Application Materials:	Resume, writing sample, and transcript (official or unofficial).
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. 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 Deadline:	8 weeks
Minimum Weeks Required:	Summer – 8 weeks, but many students stay longer (full summer strongly preferred). School year – complete Fall or Spring semester, or if school is on a quarter system, for the complete quarter.
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit only
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. Washington, D.C.: Assist EOUST Office of General Counsel (OGC) and Civil Enforcement Unit attorneys in preparing litigation and appeals, providing advice on litigation matters to the field, interpreting the new Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, responding to Congressional inquiries, and other duties relating to policy and administration.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/ust
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA Human Resources Office 1801 Fourth Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone:	(205) 244-2075
Fax:	(205) 244-2074
E-mail:	Brunetta.Simmons@usdoj.gov (Applications by e-mail preferred)
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The criminal side of the office is broken into several divisions and units. These are: general crimes and narcotics, public corruption and asset forfeiture, and terrorism and economic/cyber crimes. The Appellate Division is responsible for supervising the office’s appeals with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. They are also responsible for writing briefs and presenting arguments in the circuit court of appeal, drafting and editing briefs, and conducting moot courts and otherwise preparing AUSAs for oral arguments.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	10 – 15
Internship Location(s):	Birmingham, Alabama; Huntsville, Alabama
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript; legal writing sample, date when available, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	SNovember 1st for Spring Program January 15th for Summer Program June 1st for Fall Program
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 for the Spring and Fall Semesters 6 for the Summer Program
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or course credit.
Assignments:	Perform research projects and assist in trial preparation. Interns will also be given assignments in as many different divisions and units as possible, providing exposure to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of AUSAs. We also host roundtable discussions at which AUSAs, the defense bar, the judiciary and federal agents speak. Our goal is to introduce our interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills and, above all, to enjoy their summer.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/aln
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA CIVIL DIVISION 2 Renaissance Square 40 North Central Avenue, Suite 1200 Phoenix, Arizona 85004
ATTN:	Nina J. Rivera Civil Division Clerkship Committee, Chairperson
Telephone:	(602) 514-7762
Fax:	(602) 514-7760
E-mail:	nina.rivera@usdoj.gov
The work of the civil division mirrors the varied activities of the federal government and offers perhaps the most challenging and diverse caseload of any law office, public or private, in the country. Civil Division AUSAs handle a great variety of defensive and affirmative civil cases at both the trial and appellate level. Defensive cases include tort and employment discrimination litigation; environmental, civil rights and novel constitutional claims; challenges to administrative or regulatory actions; immigration, bankruptcy and suits involving land in which the federal government has an interest. Affirmative civil cases include matters such as health care fraud, defense procurement fraud, and False Claims Act suits. The clerks selected for civil division assignments will assist primarily with defensive civil cases and will have an opportunity to perfect their research and writing skills in a myriad of ways.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	3 for the Summer Program 3 for the Fall Program 3 for the Spring Program
Internship Location(s):	Civil Division, Phoenix, Arizona
Application Materials:	Applications should be faxed, mailed or emailed to laree.zickefoose@usdoj.gov (Telephone: 602-514-7637). Applications should include the following materials, all in one consolidated PDF file: (a) résumé, (b) law school transcript, (c) legal writing sample, (d) dates of availability, and (e) telephone number(s) where the applicant can be reached in the daytime and evenings. A cover letter is optional.
Qualifications:	First, second, or third year of law school. Must be a U.S. citizen. Strong grades, and excellent research and writing skills. A background check (covering criminal and financial history, among other things) is required because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	Preference will be given to applications received by the following date: For all clerkship programs (Summer, Fall, and Spring): February 15th of each year.
Minimum Weeks Required:	Flexible. Applicants who are available for at least 10 weeks will be preferred.
Salary:	The clerkships are unpaid, and clerks will not receive benefits.
Assignments:	Law student clerks have unparalleled opportunities for direct, substantive involvement in federal civil litigation. Our law student clerks: 1. research legal issues in active cases; 2. write motions to be filed in the District Court or assist with briefs to be filed in the Ninth Circuit; 3. assist with trial preparation, evidence review, and witness interviews; 4. observe hearings, settlement conferences, mediation, depositions and trials; and 5. contribute to a variety of other projects relating to federal civil practice. Clerks will be given assignments in as many different practice areas and as many different attorneys as possible, providing exposure to a number of subject matters and styles of practice. Additionally, interested individuals participating in the Summer Clerkship Program will have the opportunity to tour our federal courthouse and a federal prison. Clerkship opportunities in the Criminal Division are in an adjacent announcement.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/az/
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA CRIMINAL DIVISION 2 Renaissance Square 40 North Central Avenue, Suite 1200 Phoenix, Arizona 85004
ATTN:	Keith Vercauteren, Criminal Division Clerkship Committee, Chairperson
Telephone:	(602) 514-7500
Fax:	(602) 514-7693
E-mail:	Keith.Vercauteren@usdoj.gov
The Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona has primary responsibility for prosecuting federal crimes in and relating to Arizona. Our extensive criminal practice is broken into five general subject matter areas: (1) Violent Crimes (e.g., homicides committed on Indian reservations, and bank robberies); (2) White Collar and Public Corruption (e.g., securities or mortgage fraud, and bribery of public officials); (3) Narcotics and Organized Crime (e.g., drug gangs, and narcotics trafficking conspiracies); (4) Immigration (e.g., illegal re-entry of aliens after deportation, human trafficking, and hostage taking); and (5) Firearms and Asset Forfeiture (e.g., gun smuggling, and seizure of assets related to criminal activity). We also have a national security practice and an appellate practice, each of which draws cases from the five groups described above. We are seeking volunteer law student clerks for the summer, fall semester, and spring semester. Law student clerks have unparalleled opportunities for direct involvement in all of our practice areas.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	8 to 12 for the Summer Program 3 to 5 for the Fall Program 3 to 5 for the Spring Program
Internship Location(s):	Phoenix, Arizona
Application Materials:	Applications should be e-mailed to Keith.Vercauteren@usdoj.gov. Applications should include the following materials, all in one consolidated PDF file: (a) résumé, (b) law school transcript, (c) legal writing sample, (d) dates of availability, and (e) telephone number(s) where the applicant can be reached in the daytime and evenings. A cover letter is optional.
Qualifications:	First, second, or third year of law school. Must be a U.S. citizen. Strong grades, and excellent research and writing skills. A background check (covering criminal and financial history, among other things) is required because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	Preference will be given to applications received by the following dates: For the Summer Clerkship Program (June - August): February 15th For the Fall Clerkship Program (September - December): June 1st For the Spring Clerkship Program (January - May): November 1st
Minimum Weeks Required:	Flexible. Applicants who are available for at least 10 weeks will be preferred.
Salary:	The clerkships are unpaid, and clerks will not receive benefits.
Assignments:	Law student clerks have unparalleled opportunities for direct, substantive involvement in federal criminal prosecution. Our law student clerks frequently: 1. research legal issues in active cases; 2. write briefs to be filed in the District Court or the Ninth Circuit; 3. assist with trial preparation, evidence review, and witness interviews; 4. observe hearings, jury selection, and trial; and 5. contribute to a variety of other projects relating to federal criminal prosecution. To ensure that all clerks have a strong writing sample at the conclusion of their clerkship, all interested clerks will, under the guidance of an Assistant United States Attorney, author a pleading that will be filed with the court. Clerks will be given assignments in as many different practice areas and as many different attorneys as possible, providing exposure to a number of subject matters and styles of practice. Additionally, interested individuals participating in the Summer Clerkship Program will have the opportunity to tour a federal courthouse and a federal prison. In addition to the clerkships discussed in this listing, there are clerkship opportunities in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. Civil Division clerkship opportunities are described in a separate listing.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/az/
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA TAX DIVISION Federal Building, Suite 7211 300 N. Los Angeles Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
ATTN:	Sandra Brown Assistant U.S. Attorney
Telephone:	(213) 894-5810
Fax:	(213) 894-0115
The United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California provides opportunities to law students on summer recess, and during the fall and spring semesters. This is known as an "extern" appointment and duty is on a volunteer (non-paid) basis. Externs work in any or all of the Divisions, which include Criminal, Civil and Tax.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	4 - 6
Internship Location(s):	Los Angeles, CA
Application Materials:	Law students wishing to apply for an externship should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts and writing sample.
Qualifications:	Second- or third-year law students. Class ranking in the top 33%. Prefer applicants with accounting or financial undergraduate degrees. Must pass a federal background check.
Application Deadline:	Winter (January-May 2010): Due By September 15, 2009 Summer (June - August, 2010): Due By Dec 31, 2009 (September - December 2010): Due By March 31, 2010
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 - 12
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit.
Assignments:	Assignments may include assisting attorneys with legal research, writing pleadings, trial preparation, and completing appellate briefs. Externs are encouraged to observe trials and other court proceedings in cases on which they have worked or in cases of general interest in the office. Externs who qualify to practice under the district court's student practice rules may also be assigned to handle motion hearings
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/cac/
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE (CIVIL and CIVIL/ENVIRONMENT)
450 Golden Gate Ave., 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102

ATTN:

Andrew Y.S. Cheng
Deputy Chief, Civil Division
Telephone: (415) 436-6813
Fax: (415) 436-6748

Chuck O’Connor
Assistant U.S. Attorney
Civil/Environment
Telephone: (415) 436-7180
Fax: (415) 436-6748

Claire Cormier
Assistant U.S. Attorney
Civil Division
Telephone: (408) 535-5082
Fax: (408) 535-5081

The U.S. Attorney’s Office represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court. The Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California prosecutes and defends federal civil cases from Monterey to the Oregon border. The Civil/Environment positions are offered in the San Francisco office only.

Projected No. of Volunteers:

4 (Civil, San Francisco), 2 (Civil, San Jose), 2 (Civil/Environment, San Francisco)

Internship Location(s):

San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA
Applicants interested in both San Francisco and San Jose may apply to the San Francisco office.

Application Materials:

Resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Qualifications:

Civil: First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students.
Civil/Environment: Applicants who will be third-year law students in the Fall of 2009.

Law school graduates are not eligible. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Application Deadline:

January 16, 2010 for Summer Program 2010
April 1, 2010 for Fall Program 2010
September 1, 2010 for Spring 2011

Minimum Weeks Required:

10 weeks/full time (Civil/Environment)
10 weeks/full time (Civil)
Fall and Spring Programs are on a semester basis and can be part-time

Salary:

Volunteer (without compensation). School credit possible at the discretion of the law school.

Assignments:

Civil: Draft motions, discovery responses, and appellate briefs. Attend depositions, settlement conferences, trials, and other court appearances. Supervised by an AUSA.

Civil/Environment: Draft motions, discovery responses and pleadings in cases dealing with law of environment, natural resources and real property. Attend depositions and court appearances. Supervised by an AUSA.

Web Site:

http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/can

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE (CRIMINAL) Direct resumes and cover letters to: United States Attorney’s Office 450 Golden Gate Avenue, 11th Floor San Francisco, CA 94102
ATTN:	Acadia L. Senese Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Criminal Division
Telephone:	(415) 436-6809
Fax:	(415) 436-7234
E-mail:	Acadia.Senese@usdoj.gov
The United States Attorney's Office is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all of the litigation involving the United States in the Northern District of California, including all criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. The Northern District of California stretches from the Monterey Coast in the south to California's northern border with Oregon, and from the Pacific Ocean in the west nearly to Sacramento in the east. We have three major metropolitan areas: San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. The total population of our district is more than 7.3 million people.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	8-12
Internship Location(s):	San Francisco, CA, and Oakland, CA
Application Materials:	Resume, transcript, and writing sample
Qualifications:	Must have successfully completed one year of law school prior to commencing internship. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Application Deadline:	Spring Program: October 1st, 2009 (January - May 2010) Summer Program: January 30th, 2010 (June - August 2010) Fall Program: June 1st, 2010 (September - December 2010)
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks/full time during the summer session 14 weeks/part time during the spring/fall sessions
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	The law clerk program in the Criminal Division at the United States Attorney's Office is made up of two main areas. The first is the law clerk position in the Major Crimes Section of the office. These law clerks take on significant responsibility to manage a caseload of 12 to 15 misdemeanor cases that are assigned to them. The position requires the law clerks to: make federal court appearances; negotiate dispositions with defense counsel; work with federal officers and agents; draft pleadings, motions, etc; and now and again conduct trials. In addition to their caseload, the Major Crimes law clerks are also assigned to assist various Assistant United States Attorneys with researching and writing motions and memoranda. The second area of law clerk participation in the Criminal Division at the United States Attorney's Office is in specific section work. This involves a law clerk being assigned to work exclusively with one section during their time in the office. These law clerks are generally assigned to either the Strike Force Section, Securities Section, White Collar Section, or the Appellate Section. Rather than being assigned a caseload, the law clerks in these sections assist directly in large projects that are part of the cases in that section. These positions normally involve substantial research and writing, and often being a part of a large trial team. Please note that if a law clerk is assigned to a specific unit other than the Misdemeanor Unit/Major Crimes (such as White Collar) then they will not make court appearances. There are three groups of law clerks each year - spring, summer, and fall. Law students are encouraged to inquire with their schools into the possibility of obtaining school credit while working in the office.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/can
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SAN JOSE BRANCH OFFICE 150 Almaden Blvd. Suite 900 San Jose, CA 95113
ATTN:	Dave Callaway, Branch Chief (c/o Jeff Schenk or Dan Kaleba, AUSAs)
Telephone:	(408) 535-5061
Fax:	(408) 535-5066
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California prosecutes all federal crimes from Monterey to the Oregon border. Approximately 100 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) work in one of three offices: San Francisco, San Jose, or Oakland. The Office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court. The San Jose Branch Office contains approximately 20 criminal division AUSAs who prosecute a unique mix of white-collar, high tech, drug/violent, fraud, and export cases. The Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (CHIP) unit is also located in San Jose and it prosecutes all manner of cybercrime cases, including computer intrusions, software piracy, and trade secret cases.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	4 (Criminal)
Internship Location(s):	San Jose, CA
Application Materials:	Resume, transcript, and writing sample.
Qualifications:	We offer clerkships three terms per year - Fall, Spring and Summer. All law clerks must have completed one year of law school by the beginning of his/her clerkship. Clerks must complete a background check before beginning employment. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Application Deadline:	Applications and offers are made on a rolling basis. Please apply in Jan/Feb for the Summer term, June/July for the Fall term, and Sept/Oct for the Spring term.
Minimum Weeks Required:	The school year terms (Fall and Spring) require a commitment of 20-25 hours/week. The summer term is full time.
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	Prosecute individual caseload of misdemeanor offenses. Research and write legal briefs and memorandums of law.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/can
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DISTRICT OF COLORADO 1225 17th Street, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80202
ATTN:	Cheriene S. Nowick, Law Clerk Coordinator Assistant United States Attorney, Supervising Attorney Terry Fox,
Telephone:	(303) 454-0218
E-mail:	Cheriene.Nowick@usdoj.gov All applications go to Cheriene Nowick via e-mail. Cheriene will be happy to answer questions through e-mail or call her at (303) 454-0218.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office contains a Civil Division, Criminal Division and Appellate Division. The Criminal Division prosecutes violations of federal criminal law – types of cases include, but are not limited to: mail, wire, tax and securities fraud; environmental crimes; firearm crimes; bank robbery; drug crimes; assaults. The Civil Division attorneys act as defense counsel for government agencies and employees. Types of cases include, but are not limited to: discrimination (race, sex, age, disability, religion); public land issues (quiet title, condemnation, land-use, access to public land, endangered species); bankruptcy; immigration; Federal Tort Claims Act (malpractice, etc.); constitutional torts (Bivens). Civil Division attorneys also act as plaintiff’s counsel in areas, which include, but are not limited to: medicaid and medicare fraud; the False Claims Act; the enforcement of CERCLA; and any other cases in which the United States has been injured financially or where injunctive relief is needed.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	8 - 11
Internship Location(s):	Denver
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, legal writing sample, e-mail address and telephone number where student can be reached both day and evening.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions. Students chosen will be subject to a background investigation, which can take up to three months. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Application Deadline:	At least 3 ½ months prior to the semester the student wishes to work: Spring Semester: September Fall Semester: May Summer: February
Minimum Weeks Required:	6 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation); work study, if available; fellowships; internships or externships (with credit)
Assignments:	Assignments include, but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. The interns become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the Colorado United States District Court, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, interns may attend depositions, meetings with agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/co
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Financial Center
157 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510

ATTN:

Michael McGarry
AUSA, New Haven
(203) 821-3700
(203) 773-5376

Lisa Perkins
AUSA, Hartford
(860) 947-1101
(860) 240-3291

Harold Chen
AUSA, Bridgeport
(203) 696-3000
(203) 579-5550

Fax:

(202) 514-0097

E-mail:

Joseph.Hurley@USDOJ.GOV

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is responsible for civil and criminal federal prosecutions. The District has three offices located in New Haven, Hartford and Bridgeport which cover a jurisdictional area of eight counties in the State of Connecticut. There are approximately sixty Assistant U.S. Attorneys who serve within the Criminal and Civil Divisions throughout the District.

Projected No. of Volunteers:

Internship Location(s):

New Haven (10), Hartford (4), Bridgeport (4)

Application Materials:

Cover letter stating preferred internship location; resume; transcript (including GPA); and writing sample.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have completed at least one-full year of full-time law school before the start of the internship. Current first year and second year students are encouraged to apply for full time summer positions. For positions during the academic year, preference will be given to third year and second year students with strong academic background and relevant legal experience.

All applicants must be U.S. citizens and each applicant will be subject to a background investigation prior to his or her start date due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Application Deadline:

Summer of 2009: February 2, 2009
Fall Semester of 2009: May 15, 2009
Spring Semester of 2010: October 15, 2009

Minimum Weeks Required:

10 weeks (full time)

Salary:

Volunteer (without compensation)

Assignments:

Interns can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to assemble exhibits for trial; to observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working or in which they are interested. In addition, the office attempts to identify appropriate matters for the intern to handle in court under the supervision of Assistant U.S. Attorneys.

Web Site:

www.usdoj.gov/usao/ct/

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 400 N. Tampa Street, Suite 3200 Tampa, FL 33602
ATTN:	Judith A. Hoberman Human Resources Specialist
Telephone:	(813) 274-6239
Fax:	(813) 274-6074
E-mail:	judith.hoberman@usdoj.gov (Applications by e-mail are preferred.) NOTE: We will not go to internet sites, such as Symplicity, to retrieve applications. All application packages must be submitted directly to District contact.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida is responsible for civil and criminal federal prosecutions. The District has five offices located in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Ocala and Fort Myers which cover a jurisdictional area of thirty-five counties in the State of Florida. There are approximately 115 Assistant U.S. Attorneys serving in the District.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	31
Internship Location(s):	Tampa (17), Orlando (4), Jacksonville (8), Fort Myers (2); no openings in Ocala
Application Materials:	Cover letter stating preferred internship location (indicate only one city choice) and, if selecting Tampa, indicate 1st and 2nd division choices (from Criminal, Civil or Appellate) and including e-mail address and day-time telephone number; resume; transcript, including GPA (can be unofficial transcript); and, legal writing sample. Additional required form provided upon request.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office./td>
Application Deadline:	January 31st (firm deadline) for the summer program; May 8th for the fall program; and, October 2nd for the spring program
Minimum Weeks Required:	Tampa: 240 hours, minimum of 24 hrs./week; Orlando: 8 weeks, required 40 hrs./week, minimum GPA of 3.0; Jacksonville: 10 weeks, minimum of 32 hrs./week, minimum GPA of 2.5; Ft. Myers: 240 hours, minimum of 24 hrs
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit (District provides no matching funds); volunteers responsible for all parking expenses incurred.
Assignments:	Interns assigned to the Middle District of Florida United States Attorney’s Office can expect to provide support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys by performing legal research, assisting in or drafting briefs and pleadings, assembling exhibits for trial and participating in witness conferences. They will have the opportunity to observe hearings and trials on which they are working or in which they are interested. Interns are encouraged to participate in available District and court-sponsored training opportunities.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/flm
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 99 N.E. 4th Street Miami, FL 33132
ATTN:	Eileen Stafford District Program Manager
Telephone:	(305) 961-9183
Fax:	(305) 530-7950
E-mail:	Eileen.Stafford@usdoj.gov
The Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of federal crimes and the representation of the United States in civil matters in the district. The office also represents the United States in appeals before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Interns will also be given assignments in as many different divisions and units as possible, providing exposure to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of AUSAs. Our goal is to introduce our interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills and, above all, to enjoy their time within our office.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	8 – 15
Internship Location(s):	Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, FL
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample and dates available.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester) second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed at the United States Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	September 15th for Spring Program (January – May) February 15th for Summer Program (June – August) (begin shortly after Memorial Day) May 15th for Fall Program (September – December)
Minimum Weeks Required:	240 hours, 8 – 10 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit
Assignments:	Interns assigned to the U.S. Attorney’s Office can expect to do research and assist in the drafting of legal memoranda, motions and briefs suitable for filing in the U.S. District Court and the Court of Appeals. Interns will work with Assistant United States Attorneys in a variety of subject matters spanning the range of criminal and civil practice at the federal level.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA Suite 600, Richard Russell Building 75 Spring Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
ATTN:	William R. Toliver, AUSA
Telephone:	(404) 581-6069
Fax:	(404) 581-6181
E-mail:	William.Toliver@usdoj.gov
Attorneys in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia investigate and prosecute federal crimes and represent the interests of the United States in both criminal and civil cases and matters in U.S. District Court, as well as in the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Criminal attorneys investigate and prosecute federal criminal violations of many types, including: terrorism, computer crime, fraud, public corruption, drug trafficking, organized crime, civil rights violations, money laundering, and violent crimes. Civil attorneys provide representation to various federal agencies in both affirmative and defensive litigation. Civil attorney are also active in asset forfeiture proceedings and the collection of fines and judgments.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	10
Internship Location(s):	Atlanta, Georgia
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and day and contact information: including mailing address, email address, and current telephone number(s). If first semester transcripts are not available at the application deadline, that fact should be noted in the cover letter, and the transcript should be forwarded as soon as it is available.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation by the U. S. Department of Justice, due to the sensitive nature of the work handled by the office.
Application Deadline:	January 15th for Summer Program (June - August)
Minimum Weeks Required:	9-10 weeks (highly qualified applicants interested in split-summer internships will also be considered)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit. (No matching contributions available; all compensation must be provided by law school). We provide limited administrative assistance to students who qualify for public assistance grants, or who are interested in receiving law school course credits.
Assignments:	Interns will be assigned to one of two divisions: criminal or civil. Usual assignments will include legal research, drafting pleadings and responses and appellate briefs. Interns will also assist attorneys in all phases of criminal prosecution and civil litigation: including discovery, depositions, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencing hearings, and federal habeas corpus actions.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/gan
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF HAWAII 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Rm. 6-100 Honolulu, HI 96850
ATTN:	Human Resources Specialist
Telephone:	(808) 541-2850
Fax:	(808) 541-2958
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in Hawaii. The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in the U.S. District and Magistrate court. Volunteer interns assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the District Court, Magistrate Court and the Court of Appeals.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	6
Internship Location(s):	Honolulu, HI
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, school transcript and writing sample directly to the: above address. Applications post-marked after the due date, or sent by fax or e-mail will not be considered.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second-year, and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Application Deadline:	For the Summer of 2010, December 28, 2009. 4 months before the semester begins.
Minimum Weeks Required:	11 weeks full time.
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	Interns can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to assemble exhibits for trial, or observe hearings and trials of cases on which they working or in which they are interested.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/hi
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA Hale Boggs Federal Building 500 Poydras Street, Suite B210 New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
ATTN:	Brian M. Klebba, Assistant U.S. Attorney
Telephone:	(504) 680-3079
Fax:	(504) 589-4510
The United States Attorney's Office serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties among other things.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	4
Internship Location(s):	New Orleans, Louisiana
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, date when available, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings.
Qualifications:	Second and third year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for positions. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office.
Application Deadline:	February 1st for Summer Program (June-August) May 1st for Fall and Spring Program (September-May)
Minimum Weeks Required:	2 Semesters or Summer (will split time with firm or other job) (30 hours a week during summer) (10-12 hours a week during school year)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit (Student must make arrangements through his/her law school)
Assignments:	Typical assignments will include assisting with all aspects of case preparation including: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to Assistant United States Attorneys, and assembling exhibits for trial. Students also observe trials in the District Court and appellate arguments at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/lae
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
DISTRICT OF MARYLAND

ATTN:

36 S. Charles Street 4th Floor Baltimore, MD 21201	6500 Cherrywood Lane Floor Suite 400 Greenbelt, MD 20770
Bonnie Greenberg, AUSA E-mail: Bonnie.Greenberg@usdoj.gov OR Elizabeth Gardner, Paralegal E-mail: Elizabeth.Gardner@usdoj.gov Telephone: (410) 209-4800 Fax: (410) 962-3124	Robert Hur, AUSA E-mail: Robert.Hur@usdoj.gov Telephone: (301) 344-4433 Fax: (301) 344-4516

The United States Attorney for the District of Maryland serves as the federal government’s lawyer in Maryland. The Northern Division is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and the Southern Division is located in Greenbelt, Maryland. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting federal crimes, from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office defends agencies of the United States, enforces regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovers funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws.

Projected No. of Volunteers:

Greenbelt, MD (3 – 4)
Baltimore, MD (10-12 Summer); (3 – 6 Fall and Spring)

Internship Location(s):

Baltimore, MD and Greenbelt, MD

Application Materials:

Cover letter, resume, writing sample and an unofficial law school transcript.

Qualifications:

First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. A background check must be conducted on all applicants before they can be hired.

Application Deadline:

Spring Program (January – May): October 16
Summer Program (June – August): January 29
Fall Program (September – December): May 14

Minimum Weeks Required:

Salary:

Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit

Assignments:

Assignments are distributed based on the clerk’s interest and the needs of the office. Clerks generally concentrate on either criminal or civil matters, but there is ample opportunity to work on both types of cases. The office seeks to give students opportunities to witness depositions, motion hearings, trials, and, on occasion, appellate arguments. The office tries to assign each law clerk to a case that is scheduled to go to trial during the summer. In addition, the office organizes a series of law clerk programs (e.g., trip to Supermax prison facility and shooting guns with ATF/FBI ). Speakers have included circuit and district court judges, magistrate judges, and the Federal Public Defender.

Web Site:

http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/md/index.html

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DISTRICT OF MAINE 100 Middle Street Portland, ME 04101
ATTN:	Sandra J. Dow, Administrative Officer
Telephone:	(207) 780-3257
Fax:	(207) 780-3304
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Maine is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in the State of Maine. The Office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court. Volunteer interns assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the District Court and the Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	5
Internship Location(s):	Portland, ME; Bangor, ME
Application Materials:	Resume, transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and telephone number(s) where student can be reached both during the day and in the evening.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	February 15th for Summer Program (June – August) June 1st for Fall Program (September – December) For any other time of the year, open until filled
Minimum Weeks Required:	8 – 10 weeks (20 hours per week minimum)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit
Assignments:	Interns can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to assemble exhibits for trial; to observe hearings and trials on which they are working or in which they are interested.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/me/
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UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN 211 W. Fort Street, Suite 2001 Detroit, MI 48226
ATTN:	Rasheda Devaney, Human Resources Specialist
Telephone:	(313) 226-9130
Fax:	(313) 226-2311
An internship with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated law student: an opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. Working with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and other staff, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and property of citizens. The United States Attorney’s Office serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of Federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	10
Internship Location(s):	The majority of opportunities are expected to be located in Detroit, Michigan. Internships may also be available at branch office location in Bay City, Michigan.
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and telephone number(s) where student can be reached in the day and evenings.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office.
Application Deadline:	Winter/Spring Program (January - May): October 1st Summer Program (May - August): February 1st Fall Program (September - December): May 1st
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks full time during Summer Program
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	Typical assignments for law student interns involve all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues; drafting/writing motions, responses, and various pleadings; providing trial support; interviewing witnesses; and assembling exhibits for trial. Interns are generally afforded extensive opportunities to attend trials, hearings, attorney conferences, meetings, and other legal proceedings.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/mie
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN P.O. Box 208 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0208
ATTN:	Law Clerk Coordinator
Telephone:	(616) 456-2404
Fax:	(616) 456-2517
Email:	Katie.Sample@usdoj.gov (E-mail applications accepted; post mail preferred.)
The Office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. The criminal side of the Office consists of several divisions and units including: political corruption, securities and healthcare fraud, terrorism, narcotics, commercial fraud, government fraud, violent crimes, public protection, and appeals. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	3
Internship Location(s):	Grand Rapids, MI
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates of summer availability, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Students who will graduate prior to or during the course of the clerkship are not eligible. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office. This background check requires substantial input from the candidate and results are returned after approximately eight weeks.
Application Deadline:	January 4, 2010 for Summer Program (5/10 – 8/10)
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or for course credit.
Assignments:	Clerks will prepare legal memoranda and briefs under the guidance of AUSAs in conjunction with pending cases. At least one assignment completed by each clerk will be filed with the court and made available to the clerk as a legal writing sample. Clerks will receive criminal and civil assignments depending upon interest and office needs. Clerks that have completed their second year of law school may be eligible to gain significant in-court experience under local rules. The USAO will also host informative lunch sessions which will include presentations from AUSAs, the defense bar, the judiciary, and federal agents, as available. Many lunch sessions will provide training on specific aspects of federal litigation. The goal of the program is to introduce clerks to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills, and to create an enjoyable summer.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/miw
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA 600 U.S. Courthouse 300 South Fourth Street Minneapolis, MN 55415
ATTN:	Ms. LaVern Callum
Telephone:	(612) 664-5600 (No telephone calls please)
Fax:	(612) 664-5786 or 5789
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota seeks up to six full-time, volunteer law clerks to work for a minimum of 10 weeks next summer on various assignments from both the Civil and Criminal Divisions of the office. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The Criminal Division of the Office is comprised of three sections: Narcotics, Economic Crimes, and Major Crimes. The Office is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes committed in Minnesota, from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	6
Internship Location(s):	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, law school transcript (including grades through Fall 2010 semester), legal writing sample (not exceeding 10 pages), and two letters of recommendation (at least one of which must be from a law school professor or instructor).
Qualifications:	Students who are currently first-year and second-year law students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Any offers are conditioned upon the successful completion of a required background check, due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the Office.
Application Deadline:	February 1, 2010. Please submit entire application at once by mail only to LaVern Callum.
Minimum Weeks Required:	10
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation).
Assignments:	Law clerks perform research and writing projects, and assist in appellate work and trial preparation. Clerks will be given assignments in as many different divisions and units as possible, providing exposure to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of AUSAs. You may also attend monthly brown bag lunches at which AUSAs, the defense bar, the federal judiciary, and federal agents speak. Our goal is to introduce our law clerks to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills and, above all, to enjoy their summer.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/mn/
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA 600 U.S. Courthouse 300 South Fourth Street Minneapolis, MN 55415
ATTN:	Ms. LaVern Callum
Telephone:	(612) 664-5600 (No telephone calls please)
Fax:	(612) 664-5786 or 5789
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota seeks up to six full-time, volunteer law clerks to work for a minimum of 15 hours per week during the spring semester on various assignments from both the Civil and Criminal Divisions of the office. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The Criminal Division of the Office is comprised of three sections: Narcotics, Economic Crimes, and Major Crimes. The Office is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes committed in Minnesota, from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	6
Internship Location(s):	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, law school transcript (including grades through Fall 2010 semester), legal writing sample (not exceeding 10 pages), and two letters of recommendation (at least one of which must be from a law school professor or instructor).
Qualifications:	Students who are currently first-year and second-year law students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Any offers are conditioned upon the successful completion of a required background check, due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the Office.
Application Deadline:	September 21, 2009 Please submit entire application at once by mail only to LaVern Callum.
Minimum Weeks Required:	16
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation).
Assignments:	Law clerks perform research and writing projects, and assist in appellate work and trial preparation. Clerks will be given assignments in as many different divisions and units as possible, providing exposure to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of AUSAs. You may also attend monthly brown bag lunches at which AUSAs, the defense bar, the federal judiciary, and federal agents speak. Our goal is to introduce our law clerks to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills and, above all, to enjoy their time in the office.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/mn/
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI 400 East Ninth Street, Room 5510 Kansas City, Missouri 64106
ATTN:	Matthew Hiller, Assistant United States Attorney
Telephone:	(816) 426-4289
Fax:	(816) 426-4322
The United States Attorney’s Office serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties among other things.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	5
Internship Location(s):	Kansas City, MO
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, and legal writing sample.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office.
Application Deadline:	January 15, 2010 for Summer 2010
Minimum Weeks Required:	8 - 10 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit
Assignments:	Typical assignments will include assisting with all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to Assistant United States Attorneys, interviewing witnesses, and assembling exhibits for trial.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/mow
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DISTRICT OF MONTANA P.O. Box 1478 Billings, MT 59103
ATTN:	U.S. Attorney William W. Mercer
Telephone:	(406) 247-4638
Fax:	(406) 657-6055
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana will sponsor a Summer Clerkship Program in 2010. The U.S. Attorney established this program in 1995 and has two goals for those who participate: to supplement the students’ academic training with legal research and advocacy opportunities and to facilitate mentoring of new lawyers. Law students with work-study status or those interested in volunteering are invited to apply.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	12
Internship Location(s):	Billings, MT; Great Falls, MT; Helena, MT; and Missoula, MT. Applicants should indicate a geographic placement preference or limitation.
Application Materials:	Resume, cover letter, and list of classes to be completed before the Spring of 2010.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must also be able to successfully pass a background investigation, which requires disclosure of any drug use, law enforcement and employment records, and financial credit information.
Application Deadline:	January 4, 2010. Final selections will be made no later than January 25, 2010. (First-year law students are not allowed to apply for Summer employment until December 1, 2009.)
Minimum Weeks Required:	Not to exceed 15 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	Law students will work with Assistant U.S. Attorneys on projects related to ongoing litigation and appeals or issues of significance in prospective litigation. Applicants should indicate a preference for civil or criminal assignments if the applicant has a preference.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/mt
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY United States Attorney’s Office 401 Market Street, 4th Floor Camden, New Jersey 08101-2098
ATTN:	Paul Blaine
Telephone:	(856) 757-5137
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey (the 8th largest in the nation, the Camden office being a small satellite of the main Newark office) is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes in New Jersey from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, drug importation through New Jersey ports, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies= authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The criminal side of the Office is broken into several divisions and units. These are: political corruption, securities and healthcare fraud, terrorism, narcotics, commercial frauds, government frauds, violent crimes, public protection and appeals.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	2-4
Internship Location(s):	Camden
Application Materials:	Resume, transcript and legal writing sample. Submit materials via U.S. mail to above address.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney's Office.
Application Deadline:	November 1st for Spring Program (January – May) February 1st for Summer Program (June – August) June 1st for Fall Program (September – December)
Minimum Weeks Required:	The summer program is approximately ten weeks long. The projected start date is June 1, 2010, and the projected last day of the program is August 13, 2010. All volunteers must commit to 10 weeks full time.
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	Perform research projects and assist in trial preparation. Intern will likely answer, working under the guidance of an AUSA, a federal habeas corpus petition that will be filed with the court. Interns will also be given assignments in as many different divisions and units as possible, providing exposure to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of AUSAs. We also host brown bag lunches at which AUSAs, the defense bar, the judiciary and federal agents speak. We sponsor weekly skill sessions focusing on trial practice (opening statements, cross-examination, etc) which culminate in a mock trial. Our goal is to introduce our interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills and, above all, to enjoy their summer.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/nj
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY
970 Broad Street, Suite 700
Newark, NJ 07102

ATTN:

FOR SUMMER PROGRAM CONTACT:
Sandra Moser, Assistant United States Attorney
Robert Frazer, Assistant United States Attorney

FOR FALL AND SPRING PROGRAMS CONTACT:
Judith Germano, Assistant United States Attorney

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey (the 8th largest in the nation) is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes in New Jersey from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, drug importation through New Jersey ports, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies= authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The criminal side of the Office is broken into several divisions and units. These are: political corruption, securities and healthcare fraud, terrorism, narcotics, commercial frauds, government frauds, violent crimes, public protection and appeals.

Projected No. of Volunteers:

12-15

Internship Location(s):

Newark, NJ

Application Materials:

Resume, transcript and legal writing sample. Submit materials via u.s. mail.
Philip Degnan or Hallie Mitchell
United States Attorney’s Office
970 Broad Street, Suite 700
Newark, New Jersey 07102

Qualifications:

First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney's Office.

Application Deadline:

November 1st for Spring Program (January – May)
February 1st for Summer Program (June – August)
June 1st for Fall Program (September – December)

Minimum Weeks Required:

The summer program is approximately ten weeks long. The projected start date is June 1, 2010, and the projected last day of the program is August 6, 2010. All volunteers must commit to 10 weeks full time.

Salary:

Volunteer (without compensation)

Assignments:

Perform research projects and assist in trial preparation. Intern will likely answer, working under the guidance of an AUSA, a federal habeas corpus petition that will be filed with the court. Interns will also be given assignments in as many different divisions and units as possible, providing exposure to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of AUSAs. We also host brown bag lunches at which AUSAs, the defense bar, the judiciary and federal agents speak. We sponsor weekly skill sessions focusing on trial practice (opening statements, cross-examination, etc) which culminate in a mock trial. Our goal is to introduce our interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills and, above all, to enjoy their summer.

Web Site:

www.usdoj.gov/usao/nj

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO Human Resources Office 201 Third Street, N.W. Suite 900 Albuquerque, NM 87102
ATTN:	Anna Valdez
Telephone:	(505) 224-1416
Fax:	(505) 224-1416
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The criminal side of the Office is broken into several divisions and units, including immigration, white collar crime, narcotics, violent crimes, and appeals.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	6
Internship Location(s):	(4) Albuquerque, NM; (2) Las Cruces, NM
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, date when available, and telephone number(s) where student can be reached in the day and evening.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office.
Application Deadline:	September 1st for Spring Program (January - May). February 1st for Summer Program (June - August). May 1st for Autumn Program (September - December).
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit
Assignments:	Typical assignments include assisting with all facets of case preparation, such as: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to Assistant United States Attorneys, interviewing witnesses, and assembling exhibits for trial.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/nm
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK CIVIL DIVISION 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201
ATTN:	Orelia E. Merchant, Assistant U.S. Attorney
Telephone:	(718) 254-6058
Fax:	(718) 254-6081
The Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York has primary responsibility for representing the federal government in civil litigation in the Eastern District of New York. Summer interns assist in the prosecution and defense of civil cases on behalf of the United States before the District Court, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the Bankruptcy Court.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	24
Internship Location(s):	Brooklyn, NY; Central Islip, NY
Application Materials:	Resume, transcript (official or unofficial), legal writing sample, and telephone number(s) where student can be reached both during the day and in the evening
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Although we do not require specific grades or class standing, we expect that applicants will have achieved a high level of academic performance. Applicants are also expected to have demonstrated maturity, industry, ability, and a substantial commitment to the practice of law. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	February 1, 2010
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	Each intern works on a full-time basis with an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division. The interns work all phases of civil litigation including pretrial practice work, trials and appeals.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/nye
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK CRIMINAL DIVISION
271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 AUSA Winston Y. Chan Chair, Internship Committee Telephone: (718) 254-7577 Fax: (718) 254-6478	610 Federal Plaza Central Islip, NY 11722-4454 AUSA Demetri Jones AUSA Burton Ryan Telephone: (718) 715-7900 Fax: (718) 715-7922
The United States Attorney’s Office serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating federal investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties, among other things.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	Brooklyn Spring 10, Fall 10, Summer 40 Central Islip Spring 5, Fall 5, Summer 15
Internship Location(s):	Brooklyn, NY; Central Islip, NY
Application Materials:	Cover letter specifying if you are applying to the civil, criminal or both divisions, resume, law school transcript if available, legal writing sample and list of three (3) references with telephone numbers. Please indicate if you are requesting internship in Central Islip.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.
Application Deadline:	November 15th For Spring Program (January – May) February 15th For Summer Program (June – August) July 1st For Fall Program (September – December)
Minimum Weeks Required:	Spring: 14 – 16 weeks (12-20 hours per week) Summer: 10 weeks (full time only) Fall: 14 – 16 weeks (12-20 hours per week)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit
Assignments:	Typical assignments will include assisting with all facets of case preparation including: researching and writing memoranda on legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to Assistant United States Attorneys, interviewing witnesses and possible courtroom experience.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/nye
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK P.O. Box 7198 – 100 S. Clinton Street Syracuse, NY 13261-7198
ATTN:	Charles E. Roberts, Assistant U.S. Attorney
Telephone:	(315) 448-0672
Fax:	(315) 448-0646
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in this district. This office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in the United States District Court. Student interns assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases at both the trial and appellate levels.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	9
Internship Location(s):	Syracuse, NY
Application Materials:	Resume, writing sample and recommendations.
Qualifications:	Excellent legal research and writing skills. Superior academic achievements. Fluency in Spanish is helpful. Must be a U.S. citizen. All legal interns must successfully pass a background check.
Application Deadline:	January 15th
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks (“split” summers are allowed but not encouraged)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation). Work-study/academic credit may be available through a student’s law school.
Assignments:	Law students assist their assigned attorneys as required. Assignments typically include legal research, preparation of memoranda of law, motions, and general assistance in trials. Occasional seminars, called law student luncheons, are conducted on topics ranging from legal writing to grand jury practice, federal death penalty cases, interstate domestic violence, and civil discovery. A tour of Auburn Correctional Facility is conducted each summer. Guest speakers have included Assistant United States Attorneys, FBI agents, SWAT team members, law professors, and criminal defense attorneys.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/nyn
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK 138 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202
ATTN:	Aaron Mango and Joseph Tripi, Assistant U.S. Attorneys
Telephone:	(716) 843-5700 ext. 882 or 839
Fax:	(716) 551-5563
The Office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of New York is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in Western New York, from acts of terrorism to public corruption, gang activities and many other criminal acts. The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court in the 2nd Circuit. Volunteer interns assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the District Court, the Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, and the Bankruptcy Court.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	15
Internship Location(s):	Buffalo, NY
Application Materials:	Resume, transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, telephone number(s) where student can be reached both during the day and in the evening, email address.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- or third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for Summer positions. Must be a U.S. citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	October 1, 2009 Spring Program (January – May) January 4, 2010 Summer Program (June – August) June 1, 2010 Fall Program (September – December)
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks Part time 10 hours per week during school year 10 weeks full time during Summer (June 1, 2010 – August 6, 2010)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	Interns can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to assemble exhibits for trial; to observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working or in which they are interested. Student Practice Rule participation.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/nyw
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK 100 State Street 620 Federal Building Rochester, NY 14614
ATTN:	Lori Pietrzykowski
Telephone:	(585) 263-6760 x 2228
Fax:	(585) 263-6226
The Office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of New York is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in Western New York. The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court in the 2nd circuit. Volunteer interns assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the District Court, the Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, and the Bankruptcy Court.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	5
Internship Location(s):	Rochester, NY
Application Materials:	Resume, transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, telephone number(s) where student can be reached both during the day and in the evening.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	October 1, 2009 Spring Program (January – May) January 4, 2010 Summer Program (June – August) June 1, 2010 Fall Program (September – December)
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks Part time 10 hours per week during school year 10 weeks full time during Summer (June 1, 2010 – August 6, 2010)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	Interns can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to assemble exhibits for trial; to observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working or in which they are interested.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/nyw
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA 227 West Trade Street, Suite 1650 Charlotte, NC 28202
ATTN:	Melissa Rikard, Assistant United States Attorney
Telephone:	(704) 344-6222
Fax:	(704) 344-6629
E-mail:	melissa.rikard@usdoj.gov
The Office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in western North Carolina. The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court. Volunteer interns assist in the prosecution of criminal cases and the prosecution and defense of civil cases in the District Court, the Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, and the Bankruptcy Court.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	5 – 7
Internship Location(s):	Charlotte, NC Asheville, NC
Application Materials:	Resume, transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and telephone number(s) where student can be reached both during the day and in the evening.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	For the Summer of 2010: February 1, 2010
Minimum Weeks Required:	6 weeks full time
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	Interns can expect to research and write motions and briefs in pending cases, including appellate briefs; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to assist Assistant United States Attorneys in preparing for criminal trials, including assembling exhibits, drafting jury instructions and compiling exhibit and witness lists; and attending hearings and trials as work schedules permit.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/ncw/
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO United States Courthouse, Suite 400 801 West Superior Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113
ATTN:	Phillip J. Tripi Assistant United States Attorney
Telephone:	(216) 622-3769
Fax:	(216) 522-8355
The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in northern Ohio. The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court and in the Sixth Circuit. Volunteer law clerks assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the District Court, the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the Bankruptcy Court.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	15 (Students entering their third year are preferred)
Law Clerk Location(s):	Cleveland, OH (12); Akron, OH (1-2); Youngstown, OH (1)
Application Materials:	Resume and cover letter indicating dates when available, and telephone number(s) where student can be reached both during the day and in the evening. Mail is the preferred method of providing the resume and cover letter.
Qualifications:	Second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	For Summer of 2010; January 8, 2010 For any other time of the year, open until filled
Minimum Weeks Required:	8 - 10 weeks (at least 24 hours per week)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit
Assignments:	Law clerks can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to assemble exhibits for trial; to observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working or in which they are interested.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/ohn
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Reasonable Accommodate Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA 1200 W. Okmulgee Street Muskogee, OK 74401
ATTN:	Administrative Officer
Telephone:	(918) 684-5133
Fax:	(918) 684-5130
E-mail:	Sharon.Chadwell@USDOJ.GOV
The Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The criminal side of the Office is broken into several divisions and units. These are: political corruption, securities and healthcare fraud, terrorism, narcotics, commercial frauds, government frauds, violent crimes, public protection and appeals.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	2
Internship Location(s):	Muskogee, Oklahoma
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, date when available, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	February 1st for Summer Program (June - August) May 1st for Fall Program (September - December)
Minimum Weeks Required:	6 – 10 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit
Assignments:	Perform research projects and assist in trial preparation. To ensure that all interns finish the summer with a good writing sample, every intern will answer, working under the guidance of an AUSA, a federal habeas corpus petition that will be filed with the court. Interns will also be given assignments in as many different divisions and units as possible, providing exposure to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of AUSAs. Our goal is to introduce our interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills and, above all, to enjoy their summer.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/oke
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA 615 Chestnut Street, Suite 1250 Philadelphia, PA 19106
ATTN:	Richard W. Goldberg
Telephone:	(215) 861-8200
Fax:	(215) 861-8218
The United States Attorney’s Office serves as the principal litigator on behalf of the federal government in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and is responsible for coordinating agency investigations within the district. Among other responsibilities, the United States Attorney has the authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties. The office appears principally before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	25
Internship Location(s):	Philadelphia, PA
Application Materials:	Cover letter and resume. Applications submitted by e-mail will not be considered. Please be sure to include a telephone number and e-mail address where you can be reached. A writing sample and transcript are required of those applicants selected for interviews.
Qualifications:	Law students finishing their first-year or second-year (and third-year students in four year programs) are accepted. You must be a United States citizen and you must clear a background investigation (which includes inquiry into illegal drug use and bad debts) due to the sensitive nature of work performed by the office.
Application Deadline:	Post-marked or hand-delivered no later than January 26, 2010. Applications may also be submitted through regular law school placement office collections. Hiring decisions will be made by the end of February 2010.
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks, beginning shortly after Memorial Day
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation). The office participates in work-study programs but provides no matching funds.
Assignments:	Assignments include all facets of case preparation: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses to various pleadings, providing trial support to Assistant United States Attorneys, observing hearings, trials, and arguments, interviewing witnesses, and assembling exhibits for trial. Interns also participate in a seminar program which teaches trial skills and exposes the interns to different parts of and participants in the court system.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/pae
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA Suite 4000 U.S. Post Office & Courthouse 700 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTN:	Robert L. Eberhardt, Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney
Telephone:	(412) 894-7353
Fax:	(412) 644-5870
The United States Attorney’s Office represents the United States in criminal and civil litigation in Western Pennsylvania. The U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecutes federal criminal cases and represents federal agencies and officials in a variety of federal program, federal tort claim, and other civil cases.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	9
Internship Location(s):	Pittsburgh, PA (8); Johnstown, PA (1)
Application Materials:	Cover letter and resume.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Application Deadline:	February 1, 2010
Minimum Weeks Required:	6 weeks full-time or 10 weeks part-time (24 hrs./wk.)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit
Assignments:	Interns perform legal research and writing assignments in federal criminal or civil cases. Interns work closely with Assistant U.S. Attorneys on case development and formulation of legal strategy. Interns also have the opportunity to observe civil discovery proceedings and civil and criminal court proceedings.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/paw
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO 350 Carlos Chardón Avenue Torre Chardón, Suite 1201 San Juan, PR 00918
ATTN:	Ms. Pura López - Human Resources Officer
Telephone:	(787) 282-1873
Fax:	(787) 766-6022
E-mail:	c.pura.lopez@usdoj.gov
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the USAO is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority and recovering funds from violators of United States criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. This office also represents the United States before the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	2 - 5
Internship Location(s):	San Juan, Puerto Rico
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, and official law school transcript.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Status as a student in good standing at an accredited law school. Must speak, read, and write English fluently. Must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed. Applicants must complete paperwork providing information about residences, schooling, work, credit history, and fingerprints. Interviews will be conducted before selection.
Application Deadline:	February 15, 2010 (For Summer Program)
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit
Assignments:	Perform legal research and trial preparation for civil and criminal cases and/or appeal matters. Students will work closely with Assistant U.S. Attorneys in developing legal documents and will receive direction in honing research skills. Assignments will increase in difficulty as proficiency develops.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/eousa
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE 800 Market Street, Suite 211 Knoxville, TN 37902
ATTN:	Barbara Brukiewa
Telephone:	(865) 545-4167
Fax:	(865) 545-4176
E-mail:	barbara.brukiewa@usdoj.gov
As part of the Department of Justice, the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee has jurisdiction and responsibility to represent the legal interests of the federal government before the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Tennessee. The office participates in the investigation and prosecution of all manner of federal crime from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, gang activities, internet-related crimes, and drug trafficking. The office also represents the United States in civil suits filed against federal agencies and employees, as well as in affirmative civil actions to enforce compliance with federal law or protect the interests of the United States. Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Criminal Division are assigned to either the general crimes unit, drug unit, violent crimes unit, or counter-terrorism unit. The office is composed of forty-three attorneys and fifty-five support and administrative staff employees, with offices staffed in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Greeneville, and Johnson City.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	10
Internship Location(s):	(4) Knoxville, TN; (2) Chattanooga, TN; (1) Greeneville, TN; (1) Johnson City
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript; date when available, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings.
Qualifications:	Rising second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	January 22, 2010
Minimum Weeks Required:	6 weeks
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit as determined by the student’s law school
Assignments:	Assignments will be designed to best allow interns to (1) experience the investigative/pretrial stage of criminal prosecutions, working with agents of the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS, Secret Service, and other agencies; (2) experience civil pretrial conferences, depositions, settlement negotiations, etc.; (3) observe and assist in all types of federal court proceedings, including matters before U.S. magistrate judges, district court judges, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals; and (4) research and draft a variety of litigation-related documents such as district court motions and memoranda of law, internal memoranda, civil pleadings, and discovery disclosures and responses.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/tne/
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UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE 110 9th Avenue South, Suite A-961 Nashville, Tennessee 37203
ATTN:	Internship Coordinator
Telephone:	(615) 736-5151
Fax:	(615) 736-5323
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, online child exploitation, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	Summer: 6 or 7 (typically) Semesters: up to 4
Internship Location(s):	Nashville, Tennessee
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and an e-mail address or telephone number where a student may be reached during the day.
Qualifications:	Must be enrolled in law school (i.e. law school graduates are not eligible for intern positions); must be a U.S. citizen; and will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office.
Application Deadline:	October 15th for Spring Program (January - May) February 1st for Summer Program (June - August) June 1st for Fall Program (September - December)
Minimum Weeks Required:	8 weeks during summer (10 weeks preferred) 8 hours/week during semester
Salary:	Volunteer. Legal interns often receive academic credit or school stipends while working.
Assignments:	Legal interns will be responsible for researching legal issues and writing responses in pending cases, jury instructions, and appellate briefs. Interns also will work with attorneys in responding to discovery, interviewing witnesses, assembling exhibits for trial, and negotiating settlements. Legal Interns are not assigned to a specific unit but rather receive assignments from throughout the office. Legal interns will be paired with an attorney mentor and participate in numerous field trips. All interns are encouraged to observe court proceedings as time permits.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/tnm
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS P.O. Box 61129 Houston, Texas 77208-1129
ATTN:	Tony R. Roberts, Executive Assistant United States Attorney
Telephone:	(713) 567-9710
Fax:	(713) 718-3415
E-mail:	interns.usatxs.@usdoj.gov
The Southern District of Texas, with its 250-mile border with Mexico, has one of the most active and diverse criminal and civil dockets of the 94 federal judicial districts. The office’s law student internship program provides participants with supervised, direct responsibility for civil, criminal, appellate and post-appellate litigation.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	14
Internship Location(s):	Houston (10); Brownsville (1); Corpus Christi (1); Laredo (1); McAllen (1)
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript and brief writing sample (not more than ten pages). Please apply via email to interns.usatxs@usdoj.gov. PDF format is preferred.
Qualifications:	Rising second- and third-year law students are eligible. U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants must successfully complete a background check before entering on duty.
Application Deadline:	For Spring 2010: October 2, 2009 For Summer 2010: February 5, 2010 For Fall 2010: May 7, 2010 Positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to these deadlines, however, so early applications are encouraged.
Minimum Weeks Required:	For Spring 2010: At least ten hours per week. For Summer 2010: Minimum of six weeks. Split summers are permitted.
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit.
Assignments:	Participants will be assigned to the Civil, Criminal or Appellate Divisions. Responsibilities may include assisting in trial preparation, researching legal issues, and drafting briefs in civil, appellate or post-appellate litigation. The program includes briefings in all aspects of federal criminal and civil litigation, opportunities to attend depositions, hearings and trials, and visits to local client agencies and facilities.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/txs For more information on the internship program, visit http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/txs/Law_Student_Intern_Page.html
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DISTRICT OF UTAH 185 South State Street, Rm. 300 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
ATTN:	Debra Parker
Telephone:	(801) 524-5682
Fax:	(801) 524-6924
E-mail:	debra.parker@usdoj.gov
The United States Attorney for the District of Utah is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes committed within the district, including acts of terrorism, white-collar crime, organized crime, criminal gang activities, internet-related crimes, drug offenses and other criminal acts. The Office also defends the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in civil actions; enforces the regulatory authority of federal agencies, and recovers funds from individuals who violate criminal, civil and regulatory laws. The Office is divided into two divisions: the Criminal Division and Civil Division. The Criminal Division is divided into five sections: Appellate, National Security Section, Drugs, White Collar, and Violent Crimes.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	3 – 7
Internship Location(s):	Salt Lake City, Utah
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney's Office.
Application Deadline:	June 1st for Fall Program (September - December) November 1st for Spring Program (January – April) February 1st for Summer Program (May – August)
Minimum Weeks Required:	250 hours
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	Interns will be assigned projects in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions to provide them with experience in a wide range of practice areas and with a variety of different Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs). Interns will conduct legal research and prepare legal pleadings, memoranda, and briefs. Interns will also prepare answers to habeas corpus petitions for filing in court. Interns are encouraged to attend brown bag lunches which are sponsored by the office and which feature AUSAs speaking on various legal topics. The office also encourages interns to attend court proceedings handled by AUSAs to view civil and criminal trials and hearings and gain a better understanding of the federal legal system. The office goals are to introduce interns to the federal legal system, develop their legal research and writing skills, and provide a challenging and rewarding internship experience.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/ut/index.html
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA ALEXANDRIA OFFICE 2100 Jamieson Avenue Alexandria, VA 22314
ATTN:	Stephanie Hammerstrom for Criminal Law Student Internship Applications; Dennis Barghaan for Civil Law Student Internship Applications
The mission of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia is to enforce federal law and defend the United States, consistent with the priorities of the Attorney General and the United States Attorney, recognizing the value and dignity of all people and the importance of strong relationships with the members of the judicial and law enforcement communities.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	2 law student interns for the Fall & Spring (1 criminal and 1 civil) 10 law student interns for the Summer (8 criminal and 2 civil)
Internship Location(s):	Alexandria, VA Metro access via King Street Metro (blue and yellow lines)
Application Materials:	Please submit a brief cover letter, resume with grade point averages for all academic work listed on resume, at least one writing sample, an official law school transcript, and 3 references who can speak to skills and abilities. (Transcripts and grade point averages should be updated as grades are available. So, if transcripts and grade point averages are not available at time of application, please update as information becomes available.) Please note preference – civil or criminal. Please send packets and grade or resume updates via mail (not e-mail, and please no phone or e-mail inquiries).
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. It is the policy of the U.S. Attorney's Office to require that a background review be conducted on all applicants who are hired. Therefore, it is imperative that all security forms be completed and returned in a timely fashion.
Application Deadline:	No applications will be accepted before or after the time frames announced below. Spring Program: August 1st to September 1st Summer Program: December 1st to February 1st Fall Program: April 1st to May 1st
Inquiries/Application Status:	Applicants will only be contacted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, if more information is needed or if an interview is requested. In-person interviews are required. Unfortunately, we do not conduct phone interviews. Applicants interviewed will only be contacted if an offer is extended. For confirmation that materials have been received, delivery confirmation from postal carrier is suggested. No phone calls please. No e-mails please. No faxes please.
Minimum Weeks Required:	Summer Program: 10 full weeks, starting the day after Memorial Day.
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation). (Credit may be given for some school programs, or public law stipends also might be available through certain school programs.) Students should contact their law school for specific intern or work-study requirements prior to applying for such a position.
Assignments:	Responsible for assisting attorneys with all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to attorneys, and interviewing witnesses
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/vae
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA NEWPORT NEWS OFFICE 721 Lakefront Commons, Suite 300 Fountain Plaza Three Newport News, Virginia 23606
ATTN:	Margaret Jahn for Criminal Law Student Internship Applications
The mission of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia is to enforce federal law and defend the United States, consistent with the priorities of the Attorney General and the United States Attorney, recognizing the value and dignity of all people and the importance of strong relationships with the members of the judicial and law enforcement communities.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	0 – 3 law student interns for the Fall & Spring 3 law student interns for the Summer (2 3Ls and 1 2L)
Internship Location(s):	Newport News, VA
Application Materials:	Please submit a brief cover letter, resume with grade point averages for all academic work listed on resume, at least one writing sample, an official law school transcript, and 3 references who can speak to skills and abilities. (Transcripts and grade point averages should be updated as grades are available. So, if transcripts and grade point averages are not available at time of application, please update as information becomes available.) Please send packets and grade or resume updates via mail or e-mail.
Qualifications:	Second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. It is the policy of the U.S. Attorney's Office to require that a background review be conducted on all applicants who are hired. Therefore, it is imperative that all security forms be completed and returned in a timely fashion.
Application Deadline:	No applications will be accepted before or after the time frames announced below. Spring Program: August 1st to November 1st Summer Program: December 1st to February 1st Fall Program: April 1st to May 1st
Inquiries/Application Status:	Applicants will be contacted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, if more information is needed or if an interview is requested.
Minimum Weeks Required:	Summer Program: 10 full weeks, starting the day after Memorial Day.
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation). (Credit may be given for some school programs, or public law stipends also might be available through certain school programs.) Students should contact their law school for specific intern or work-study requirements prior to applying for such a position.
Assignments:	Responsible for assisting attorneys with all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to attorneys, and interviewing witnesses.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/vae
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA NORFOLK DIVISION Administrative Officer 8000 World Trade Center 101 W. Main St. Norfolk, VA 23510
ATTN:	Cindy Greene
Telephone:	(757) 441-6331
Fax:	(757) 441-6331
E-mail:	cindy.greene@usdoj.gov (Applications by e-mail preferred)
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk Division, is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, narcotics and firearms offenses, immigration crimes, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies, officials and employees of the United States in all manner of litigation, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. When applying, students should indicate whether they are interested in practicing in the criminal or civil side of the Office.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	4 – 6
Internship Location(s):	Norfolk, Virginia
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript; legal writing sample, date when available, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	November 1st for Spring Program (January - May) February 15th for Summer Program (June - August) June 1st for Fall Program (September - December)
Minimum Weeks Required:	10
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit.
Assignments:	Perform research projects, assist in trial preparation, and, if eligible, participate in trials. Interns will be given assignments in as many different areas as possible, providing exposure to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of AUSAs. Students who have completed their second year of law school are eligible to participate in the court’s Third Year Practice Program, appearing in court under the supervision of an AUSA. Our goal is to introduce our interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills and, above all, to enjoy their summer.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/vae
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA RICHMOND OFFICE Suite 1800, Main Street Centre 600 East Main Street Richmond, Virginia 23219
ATTN:	Stephen Miller
The mission of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia is to enforce federal law and defend the United States, consistent with the priorities of the Attorney General and the United States Attorney, recognizing the value and dignity of all people and the importance of strong relationships with the members of the judicial and law enforcement communities.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	0-2 law student interns for the Fall & Spring (1 criminal and 1civil) 4 law student interns for the Summer (share criminal and civil duties)
Internship Location(s):	Richmond, Virginia
Application Materials:	Please submit a brief cover letter, resume with grade point averages for all academic work listed on resume, at least one writing sample, an official law school transcript, and 3 references who can speak to skills and abilities. (Transcripts and grade point averages should be updated as grades are available. So, if transcripts and grade point averages are not available at time of application, please update as information becomes available.) Please note preference – civil or criminal. Please send packets and grade or resume updates via mail (not e-mail, and please no phone or e-mail inquiries).
Qualifications:	Third-year or rising third-year law students only. Must be a U.S. citizen. It is the policy of the U.S. Attorney's Office to require that a background review be conducted on all applicants who are hired. Therefore, it is imperative that all security forms be completed and returned in a timely fashion.
Application Deadline:	No applications will be accepted before or after the time frames announced below. Spring Program: August 1st to September 1st Summer Program: December 1st to February 21st Fall Program: April 1st to May 1st
Inquiries/Application Status:	Applicants will only be contacted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, if more information is needed or if an interview is requested. Applicants interviewed will only be contacted if an offer is extended. For confirmation that materials have been received, delivery confirmation from postal carrier is suggested. No phone calls please. No e-mails please. No faxes please.
Minimum Weeks Required:	Summer Program: 10 full weeks, no split summers
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation). (Credit may be given for some school programs, or public law stipends also might be available through certain school programs.) Students should contact their law school for specific intern or work-study requirements prior to applying for such a position.
Assignments:	Responsible for assisting attorneys with all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to attorneys, and interviewing witnesses.
Web Site:	http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/vae
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA BB&T Building 310 First Street, Room 906 Roanoke, Virginia 24011
ATTN:	Jo Brooks, Secretary to the United States Attorney
Telephone:	(540) 857-2977
Fax:	(540) 857-2180
The Western District of Virginia ranges from the northern Shenandoah Valley (just 50 miles from Washington, D.C.) to the Cumberland Gap in the southwest. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia has three offices. The main office is located in Roanoke with attorneys and Abingdon with 3 attorneys. The United States Attorney’s Office is divided into two litigation divisions - a Criminal Division and a Civil Division. The Criminal Division is devoted to the prosecution of all federal criminal violations, including controlled substances, public corruption and fraud cases, and the Civil Division is devoted to cases representing the government involving bankruptcy, collections, affirmative civil enforcement, federal tort claims defenses, EEOC, and prisoner petitions. Volunteer interns assist in the prosecution of criminal cases and the defense of civil cases in the District Court and the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Projected No. of Volunteers:	10
Internship Location(s):	(4) Roanoke; (4) Charlottesville/Harrisonburg; (2) Abingdon
Application Materials:	Resume, transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and both day and evening telephone numbers.
Qualifications:	Rising second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	Summer of 2010: January 15, 2010
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 weeks full-time - Beginning on or about May 24, 2010
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation)
Assignments:	Interns can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to assemble exhibits for trial; to observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working or in which they are interested. Students who have qualified for Third Year Practice will be utilized in Court as much as possible.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/vaw
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA Federal Building, Suite 3000 1125 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003
ATTN:	Betsy Jividen, First Assistant United States Attorney
Telephone:	(304) 234-0100
Fax:	(304) 234-0113
The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting federal crimes involving drugs, firearms, fraud and other criminal acts. Additionally, the Office is charged with representing the United States in civil actions, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority and recovering criminal and civil debts owed to the federal government.
Projected No. of Volunteers:	4 – 6
Internship Location(s):	(1 or 2) Wheeling, WV; (1 or 2) Clarksburg, WV; (1) Elkins, WV; (1) Martinsburg, WV
Application Materials:	Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript; legal writing sample, date when first available to work, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings.
Qualifications:	First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office.
Application Deadline:	January 15, 2010
Minimum Weeks Required:	10 – 12 weeks (begin shortly after completion of school term)
Salary:	Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit.
Assignments:	Perform research projects, produce written memoranda, and assist in trial preparation, all under the supervision of Assistant United States Attorneys. Interns will also have opportunities to witness court proceedings in which the United States is a participant and learn about the role the Department of Justice plays in enforcing federal law.
Web Site:	www.usdoj.gov/usao/wvn
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.


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