Why Justice
The Benefits of Working at Justice
As our nation’s largest legal employer, Justice offers opportunities for law students and attorneys in virtually every legal practice area. Explore the work of various DOJ organizations and find those that best match your interests and expertise.
Several organizations have offices throughout the country, including the Antitrust Division, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the U.S. Trustee Program, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Environment and Natural Resources Division, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The 94 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices are organized into districts and located in every state and territory. More information about Justice field-office locations employing attorneys is available on the DOJ Offices by State Chart.
Justice puts a high priority on the personal and professional development of its attorneys and seeks to ensure that entry into government service is as smooth as possible. When attorneys with less than five years experience join Justice, they are assigned a more experienced attorney through the Department’s Attorney Mentor Program. Mentors help these attorneys navigate their way and orient them to their office, DOJ, and federal practice. They help these attorneys build their confidence and shorten their learning curve.
The Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program (ASLRP) provides student loan repayments for qualifying student loans in exchange for a three-year service commitment. Justice requires a minimum aggregate loan balance of $10,000 to initially qualify, and it provides a maximum of $6,000 per year. ASLRP is highly competitive, and open to both entry-level and experienced attorneys. For additional information, view the ASLRP Policy.
DOJ Ambassadors
If you would like to learn more about Justice or a particular DOJ component or office by talking one-on-one with a Justice attorney, you may contact one of our DOJ Ambassadors. Ambassadors are assigned to specific law schools, but please feel free to reach out to any volunteer on the list to learn more about their work.