Employment and Internship Opportunities
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
In person 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.
| Session | Session Dates | Application Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | May – August 31, 2026 | Closed |
| Fall 2026 | September – December 31, 2026 | June 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm |
| Spring 2027 | January – May 30, 2027 | October 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm |
Please apply by forwarding a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample of approximately 10 pages or less, in one PDF file, to:
By Mail:
Office of Legislative Affairs
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Room 1137
Washington, DC 20530
By Email: OLAinternship@usdoj.gov
For more information, please call 202-514-2141