Employment and Internship Opportunities

The Office of Legislative Affairs has internships available for currently enrolled undergraduate and law students. A position as a legislative intern provides an excellent opportunity for learning about the interplay between the U.S. Department of Justice and Congress.

OLA interns participate in a variety of legislative and administrative tasks including:

• Attending congressional Hearings and Briefings
• Preparing written and oral summaries of congressional hearings
• Reviewing congressional correspondence and hearing transcripts
• Working with OLA staff to prepare and organize materials for Department witnesses testifying before Congress
• Reviewing and tracking legislation introduced in Congress

Positions are available for fall, spring, and summer semesters. Preference will be given to full-time applicants, but all applications will be given full consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

Please apply by forwarding a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample of approximately 10 pages or less to:

By Mail:

By Email: OLAinternship@usdoj.gov

For more information please call 202-514-2141