UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF ALABAMA

Human Resources Office
One Court Square
Suite 201
Montgomery, AL 36104

ATTN: Retta Goss

Telephone: (334) 223-7280
Fax: (334) 223-7560


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 - 2 during the Summer Program and 2 during the Autumn Program

Internship Location(s):

 (4) Montgomery, Alabama.

Application Material

 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) and 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
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/alm/index.htm

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Last updated November 1, 2005