The mission of the Department of Justice (DOJ) is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.


U.S. Department of Justice

You must be a first- or second-year law student and able to pass a suitability and background investigation.

You will conduct legal research, draft memoranda and pleadings, interact with agency officials, and handle various tasks in employment law, civil litigation, enforcement, and prisoner operations.

Legal

Arlington

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Hiring Organization</b></div>
<div><div>United States Marshals Service (USMS)</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Hiring Office</b></div>
<div><div>Office of General Counsel
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:</b></div>
Arlington , VA - United States
</div><div><div><b>Application Deadline:</b></div>
<div><div>Friday, May 9, 2025
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><b>About the Office</b></div>
<div><div><p>The U.S. Marshals Service's (USMS) Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services and guidance to all headquarters and field components of the USMS. Legal matters addressed by OGC include issues related to judicial security, fugitive apprehension, prisoner transportation, asset seizure and forfeiture, government ethics, administrative law, and civil litigation.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
<div><div><p>USMS's OGC offers interns the opportunity to work closely with its attorneys, performing assignments similar to those the attorneys perform on a regular basis. Interns will receive substantive assignments in OGC's practice areas, including employment law, civil litigation, enforcement, and prisoner operations. Interns can expect to conduct research on novel legal issues; draft memoranda and pleadings, including motions for summary judgment; interact with agency officials; and perform other meaningful tasks as required. Internship Location: Arlington, VA (Crystal City).</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><p>First- and second-year law students; selectees must pass a suitability and background investigation.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Application Process</b></div>
<div><div><p>Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript (official or unofficial), and writing sample (max. 10 pages) by May 9, 2025. We anticipate conducting virtual interviews.<br>
<br>
Via Email:<br>
USMSOGCintern@usdoj.gov</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Salary</b></div>
<div><div><p>Work study credit (if available through law school)</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Hiring Organization
United States Marshals Service (USMS)
Hiring Office
Office of General Counsel
Location:
Arlington , VA - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, May 9, 2025
About the Office
The U.S. Marshals Service's (USMS) Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services and guidance to all headquarters and field components of the USMS. Legal matters addressed by OGC include issues related to judicial security, fugitive apprehension, prisoner transportation, asset seizure and forfeiture, government ethics, administrative law, and civil litigation.
Job Description
USMS's OGC offers interns the opportunity to work closely with its attorneys, performing assignments similar to those the attorneys perform on a regular basis. Interns will receive substantive assignments in OGC's practice areas, including employment law, civil litigation, enforcement, and prisoner operations. Interns can expect to conduct research on novel legal issues; draft memoranda and pleadings, including motions for summary judgment; interact with agency officials; and perform other meaningful tasks as required. Internship Location: Arlington, VA (Crystal City).
Qualifications
First- and second-year law students; selectees must pass a suitability and background investigation.
Application Process
Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript (official or unofficial), and writing sample (max. 10 pages) by May 9, 2025. We anticipate conducting virtual interviews.

Via Email:
USMSOGCintern@usdoj.gov
Salary
Work study credit (if available through law school)

Law Student Volunteer Fall 2025 - U.S. Department of Justice

Law Student Volunteer Fall 2025

You must be a U.S. citizen, enrolled in law school (2nd/3rd year), have a 3.0 GPA or top half of class, good standing, submit a transcript, and pass background checks.

You will draft legal documents, familiarize yourself with court rules, attend dispositions and meetings, and observe court proceedings, gaining mentorship from experienced litigators.

Government & Politics

Washington

Hiring Organization
<br>United States Attorney's Office (USAO)
<br>Hiring Office
<br>District of Columbia
<br>Job ID
<br>25-DC-12721910-INTERN
<br><br>
<b>Location:</b><br>
601 D Street NW
<br>Washington, DC 20530 - United States
<br><br>
<b>Application Deadline:</b><br>
Thursday, May 1, 2025
<br>About the Office
<br><br>
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is distinct among U. S. Attorney's Offices due to the breadth and scale of its work. It acts as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. Locally, it handles cases ranging from misdemeanor drug possession to murders, while federally, it handles cases ranging from child pornography to gangs, financial fraud, and terrorism. The Office also represents the district in civil suits.
<br><br>
Job Description
<br><br>
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is unique in the size and the scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. On the local side, AUSAs assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute cases in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia ranging from misdemeanors to homicides, and appeals of those convictions are argued in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (DCCA). On the federal side, AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute federal crimes in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and appeals of those convictions are argued in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. AUSAs assigned to the Appellate Division argue the direct appeals of all criminal convictions in both the local and federal Courts of Appeal. AUSAs in the Special Proceedings Division handle post-trial litigation involving habeas claims, record sealing, and other requests for extraordinary relief in the trial courts. The Civil Division further defends the United States in civil suits brought in the District of Columbia.
<br><br>
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is seeking second and third year law students for our unpaid Fall Internship Program, which runs from August 21, 2025 to December 12, 2025.
<br><br>
Law Student Interns will be responsible for drafting various legal documents such as responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. They will also gain familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the District of Columbia Court, and the local and Federal rules of Appellate Procedure. Interns may also attend dispositions and meetings with agents and accompany attorneys to observe court proceedings. Responsibilities increase and assignments become more complex as training and experience progress. This internship experience provides unique exposure to the inner workings of the criminal justice system and participants receive invaluable mentorship from some of the nation's best litigators.
<br><br>
Conditions of Employment
<br>You must be a United States Citizen or National.
<br>Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
<br>You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
<br>You must meet half-time student enrollment requirements.
<br>You must submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with your application.
<br>You must be at least 16 years of age or older.
<br>You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
<br><br>
<b>Benefits:</b> A Benefits package is not authorized for this position.
<br><br>
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
<br><br>
<b>Veterans' Preference:</b> If you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the documentation as specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement.
<br><br>
<b>Selective Service:</b> If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov.
<br><br>
<b>Current or Former Political Appointees:</b> The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
<br><br>
<b>Read more about the recruitment listed above at:</b> https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/835014800
<br><br>
Qualifications
<br><br>
Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to second and third-year law students. An eligible student is an individual enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctor degree. Successful candidates must have outstanding academic records, superior writing skills, and be in good academic standing at his/her university. Candidates must have at least a 3.0 GPA, or a GPA that ranks you in the top half of your class. Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States.)
<br><br>
Education
<br><br>
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov.
<br><br>
<b>Foreign Education Note:</b> You may use foreign education to meet qualification requirements if you send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency in with your transcript. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
<br><br>
Application Process
<br>How You Will Be Evaluated
<br><br>
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
<br><br>
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine how well you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement.
<br><br>
The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete.
<br><br>
How to Apply
<br><br>
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
<br>The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/01/2025 to receive consideration.
<br>1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
<br>2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.)
<br><br>
Required Documents
<br><br>
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
<br><br>
<b>Required:</b> Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
<br><b>Required:</b> Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (for full consideration you must include month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. (cover letter optional)
<br><b>Required:</b> Current Unofficial transcript or proof of current enrollment, e.g., recent letter from the registrar's office. (Note: If you are selected for this position, an official transcript will be required prior to your first day.)
<br><b>Required:</b> Cover letter should detail your interest in this internship with our Office, along with the skills or experiences you hope to gain.
<br><b>Required, if applicable:</b> Veterans' Preference documentation. (See also required Veterans' Preference Documentation below.) Please note, if you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the required documentation as specified below.
<br><br>
<b>Required Veterans' Preference Documentation:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>In order to verify your Veterans' Preference entitlement, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); or if you are a current Active Duty member you must submit a certification on appropriate military branch letterhead that indicates: 1) your service dates, 2) expected discharge or release date from active duty with a release/discharge date no later than 120 days from the closing date of this announcement, and 3) the character of service (e.g., Honorable); In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower if a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," dated October 2013 and the required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.</li>
</ul>
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, http://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
<br><br>
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12721910
<br><br>
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online, contact HR Operations USAO-DC at or USADC.Staffers@usdoj.gov as soon as possible to arrange an alternative application process.
<br><br>
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation, to include a credit check, and a drug test by urinalysis. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
<br><br>
Salary
<br><br>
<b>Salary:</b> These are uncompensated positions. Students may earn academic credit for working at our Office. Information on academic credit programs can be obtained and may require approval from student's school placement office.

Hiring Organization
United States Attorney's Office (USAO)
Hiring Office
District of Columbia
Job ID
25-DC-12721910-INTERN

Location:
601 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20530 - United States

Application Deadline:
Thursday, May 1, 2025
About the Office

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is distinct among U. S. Attorney's Offices due to the breadth and scale of its work. It acts as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. Locally, it handles cases ranging from misdemeanor drug possession to murders, while federally, it handles cases ranging from child pornography to gangs, financial fraud, and terrorism. The Office also represents the district in civil suits.

Job Description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is unique in the size and the scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. On the local side, AUSAs assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute cases in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia ranging from misdemeanors to homicides, and appeals of those convictions are argued in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (DCCA). On the federal side, AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute federal crimes in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and appeals of those convictions are argued in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. AUSAs assigned to the Appellate Division argue the direct appeals of all criminal convictions in both the local and federal Courts of Appeal. AUSAs in the Special Proceedings Division handle post-trial litigation involving habeas claims, record sealing, and other requests for extraordinary relief in the trial courts. The Civil Division further defends the United States in civil suits brought in the District of Columbia.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is seeking second and third year law students for our unpaid Fall Internship Program, which runs from August 21, 2025 to December 12, 2025.

Law Student Interns will be responsible for drafting various legal documents such as responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. They will also gain familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the District of Columbia Court, and the local and Federal rules of Appellate Procedure. Interns may also attend dispositions and meetings with agents and accompany attorneys to observe court proceedings. Responsibilities increase and assignments become more complex as training and experience progress. This internship experience provides unique exposure to the inner workings of the criminal justice system and participants receive invaluable mentorship from some of the nation's best litigators.

Conditions of Employment
You must be a United States Citizen or National.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
You must meet half-time student enrollment requirements.
You must submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with your application.
You must be at least 16 years of age or older.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Benefits: A Benefits package is not authorized for this position.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the documentation as specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Read more about the recruitment listed above at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/835014800

Qualifications

Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to second and third-year law students. An eligible student is an individual enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctor degree. Successful candidates must have outstanding academic records, superior writing skills, and be in good academic standing at his/her university. Candidates must have at least a 3.0 GPA, or a GPA that ranks you in the top half of your class. Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States.)

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov.

Foreign Education Note: You may use foreign education to meet qualification requirements if you send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency in with your transcript. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Application Process
How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine how well you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement.

The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/01/2025 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.)

Required Documents

You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
Required: Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (for full consideration you must include month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. (cover letter optional)
Required: Current Unofficial transcript or proof of current enrollment, e.g., recent letter from the registrar's office. (Note: If you are selected for this position, an official transcript will be required prior to your first day.)
Required: Cover letter should detail your interest in this internship with our Office, along with the skills or experiences you hope to gain.
Required, if applicable: Veterans' Preference documentation. (See also required Veterans' Preference Documentation below.) Please note, if you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the required documentation as specified below.

Required Veterans' Preference Documentation:

In order to verify your Veterans' Preference entitlement, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); or if you are a current Active Duty member you must submit a certification on appropriate military branch letterhead that indicates: 1) your service dates, 2) expected discharge or release date from active duty with a release/discharge date no later than 120 days from the closing date of this announcement, and 3) the character of service (e.g., Honorable); In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower if a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," dated October 2013 and the required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.

3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, http://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12721910

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online, contact HR Operations USAO-DC at or USADC.Staffers@usdoj.gov as soon as possible to arrange an alternative application process.

We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation, to include a credit check, and a drug test by urinalysis. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.

Salary

Salary: These are uncompensated positions. Students may earn academic credit for working at our Office. Information on academic credit programs can be obtained and may require approval from student's school placement office.

Law Student Volunteer (Fall 2025) - U.S. Department of Justice

Law Student Volunteer (Fall 2025)

You must be a U.S. citizen, enrolled in an accredited law school, and able to obtain a security clearance. Strong skills in research, writing, and a background in national security are preferred.

You will assist with criminal investigations, research legal questions, draft memoranda, conduct factual research, and support court hearings or trials.

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Hiring Organization</b></div>
<div><div>National Security Division (NSD)</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Hiring Office</b></div>
<div><div>Counterintelligence and Export Control Section</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:</b></div>
Washington, DC 20530 - United States
</div><div><div><b>Application Deadline:</b></div>
<div><div>Wednesday, April 30, 2025
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><b>About the Office</b></div>
<div><div><p>The National Security Division&rsquo;s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES) authorizes, supervises, and participates in the investigation and prosecution of cases affecting national security, including espionage, counterproliferation, export control, embargo, neutrality, atomic energy, and foreign agent registration violations. The CES attorneys work closely with law enforcement agencies and members of the intelligence community, as well as with U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Offices around the country to investigate and prosecute crimes within CES&rsquo;s area of responsibility. Law enforcement agencies or members of the intelligence community will bring matters to the Office&rsquo;s attention that CES attorneys will help investigate to determine whether criminal prosecution is likely. CES attorneys provide whatever level of assistance is required &ndash; from advising on what investigative actions mare appropriate, to providing approval for specific charges, to drafting charging documents, to participating at trials. CES&rsquo;s aim is to provide the expertise necessary for the specialized charges for which it is responsible. The Office&rsquo;s work ensures nationwide coordination on such charges. Importantly, CES also coordinates criminal cases involving application of the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA). Thus, when a case involves classified information, CES attorneys help coordinate with the relevant members of the intelligence community who may have an equity in that information, and help ensure that any use of such information comports with the procedures set forth in CIPA.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
<div><div><p>The Intern(s) will support the entire mission of CES, including assisting with ongoing criminal investigations and prosecutions. The Intern(s) will report to CES&rsquo;s Intern Coordinators, Deputy Section Chiefs, and Chief. The Intern(s) will research legal questions and draft memoranda or other legal policy analysis, conduct factual research, and assist with presentations and supporting materials. The Intern(s) may also provide support for court hearings or trials.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><p>Open to all law students, joint degree or LL.M. students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school at the time of application and throughout their internship. Strong analytic, research and writing skills are required. Prior interest or experience in national security or criminal litigation is highly preferred. Courses such as Criminal Procedure, Evidence and Trial Practice are also helpful. Interns cannot participate in another internship while interning with CES.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Application Process</b></div>
<div><div><p>If interested in applying, please send a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), an unofficial law school transcript (if available), and the contact information for three references, via email, to CES_Intern_Applications@usdoj.gov. Please cc: stephanie.ore-brooks@usdoj.gov Please combine all materials into one PDF. The subject line should read: [LAST NAME] - CES 2025 (Spring, Summer or Fall) Internship Application.</p><p>
Application Deadline:</p><p>
Fall 2025: All Students - April 30, 2025</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Salary</b></div>
<div><div><p>Internships are unpaid. If your school offers interns academic or work study, we will work with you to meet school requirements whenever possible.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Hiring Organization
National Security Division (NSD)
Hiring Office
Counterintelligence and Export Control Section
Location:
Washington, DC 20530 - United States
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
About the Office
The National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES) authorizes, supervises, and participates in the investigation and prosecution of cases affecting national security, including espionage, counterproliferation, export control, embargo, neutrality, atomic energy, and foreign agent registration violations. The CES attorneys work closely with law enforcement agencies and members of the intelligence community, as well as with U.S. Attorney’s Offices around the country to investigate and prosecute crimes within CES’s area of responsibility. Law enforcement agencies or members of the intelligence community will bring matters to the Office’s attention that CES attorneys will help investigate to determine whether criminal prosecution is likely. CES attorneys provide whatever level of assistance is required – from advising on what investigative actions mare appropriate, to providing approval for specific charges, to drafting charging documents, to participating at trials. CES’s aim is to provide the expertise necessary for the specialized charges for which it is responsible. The Office’s work ensures nationwide coordination on such charges. Importantly, CES also coordinates criminal cases involving application of the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA). Thus, when a case involves classified information, CES attorneys help coordinate with the relevant members of the intelligence community who may have an equity in that information, and help ensure that any use of such information comports with the procedures set forth in CIPA.
Job Description
The Intern(s) will support the entire mission of CES, including assisting with ongoing criminal investigations and prosecutions. The Intern(s) will report to CES’s Intern Coordinators, Deputy Section Chiefs, and Chief. The Intern(s) will research legal questions and draft memoranda or other legal policy analysis, conduct factual research, and assist with presentations and supporting materials. The Intern(s) may also provide support for court hearings or trials.
Qualifications
Open to all law students, joint degree or LL.M. students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school at the time of application and throughout their internship. Strong analytic, research and writing skills are required. Prior interest or experience in national security or criminal litigation is highly preferred. Courses such as Criminal Procedure, Evidence and Trial Practice are also helpful. Interns cannot participate in another internship while interning with CES.
Application Process
If interested in applying, please send a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), an unofficial law school transcript (if available), and the contact information for three references, via email, to CES_Intern_Applications@usdoj.gov. Please cc: stephanie.ore-brooks@usdoj.gov Please combine all materials into one PDF. The subject line should read: [LAST NAME] - CES 2025 (Spring, Summer or Fall) Internship Application.
Application Deadline:
Fall 2025: All Students - April 30, 2025
Salary
Internships are unpaid. If your school offers interns academic or work study, we will work with you to meet school requirements whenever possible.

Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2025, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section - U.S. Department of Justice

Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2025, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section

You must be enrolled half-time in law school, completed one year, be in excellent academic standing, show strong writing and research skills, and be a U.S. citizen able to pass a background check.

You will complete substantive projects, engage with federal rules and state tort law, receive feedback on assignments, and attend moot courts and local legal proceedings.

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Hiring Organization</b></div>
<div><div>Civil Division (CIV)</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Hiring Office</b></div>
<div><div>Federal Tort Claims Act Section, Torts Branch</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:</b></div>
175 N. Street, N.E.<br>
Washington, DC 20002 - United States
</div><div><div><b>Application Deadline:</b></div>
<div><div>Sunday, June 1, 2025
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><b>About the Office</b></div>
<div><div><p>The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Section Staff handles litigation involving the FTCA, 28 U.S.C. &sect; 1346(b), which provides a legal mechanism for individuals to seek compensation from the United States Government for tortious acts committed by federal employees within the scope of their employment. The FTCA Staff defends the United States in a wide variety of personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death cases, including complex medical malpractice, regulatory activities, law enforcement, personal injury, and maintenance of federal lands.<br>
<br>
The FTCA Section Staff also serves as the principal point of contact for other Department of Justice components, such as the United States Attorneys&rsquo; Offices, and other federal agencies. Our attorneys assist in litigation development and settlement strategy and have particular expertise in the evaluation and settlement of catastrophic injury cases.<br>
<br>
In addition, the FTCA Section Staff makes appeal recommendations on all adverse judgments entered in FTCA cases. They also provide comments on FTCA-related Congressional legislation that may have an impact on taxpayer liability. Further, the FTCA Section Staff are responsible for administrative adjustment of tort claims filed as a result of DOJ employee conduct nationwide.</p></div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
<div><div><p>Interns are given substantive projects which are utilized in the office&rsquo;s practice. On average, an academic year legal intern will have completed five to six substantive assignments which often include issues involving federal rules of procedure, evidence, and a variety of state tort law issues. Volunteer legal interns receive close review of their assignments and candid assessments of their work product. Where possible, the interns are encouraged to attend moot courts, local depositions, and court appearances.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><p>The term of this position is Fall 2025 (August/September 2025 - December 2025). Interns may work either full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (16 hours per week) for twelve to fourteen weeks. Applications for Fall 2025 are only open to <b>second-year and third-year students </b>(including part-time students). Unfortunately, graduates are ineligible for this position.</p><p>
Candidates must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited law school. Candidates must have completed one year of law school by the start of the internship. Candidates must be in excellent academic standing. The office, however, considers the entire background and experience of applicants in assessing an application. Candidates must be excellent writers and demonstrate strong research and analytical skills. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national and must be able to pass a background check.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Application Process</b></div>
<div><div><p>Please send your application package in .pdf format and include the following documents:</p><ul><p><b>
Cover letter</b></p><p><b>
Resume</b></p><p><b>
Writing sample (no more than ten pages and mostly legal analysis)</b></p><p><b>
Law school transcript (official or unofficial)</b></p></ul><p>
Please email your application package to Gail K. Johnson at civftca.internjobs@usdoj.gov with &ldquo;Fall 2025 Law Student Volunteer&rdquo; in the subject line. Applications are reviewed and offers are made on a rolling basis. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early as positions may be filled before the June 1, 2025 deadline.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Salary</b></div>
<div><div><p>Unpaid; academic or work-study credit may be available depending on school requirements. Transit subsidy is available. Snacks are provided.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Hiring Organization
Civil Division (CIV)
Hiring Office
Federal Tort Claims Act Section, Torts Branch
Location:
175 N. Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 - United States
Application Deadline:
Sunday, June 1, 2025
About the Office
The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Section Staff handles litigation involving the FTCA, 28 U.S.C. § 1346(b), which provides a legal mechanism for individuals to seek compensation from the United States Government for tortious acts committed by federal employees within the scope of their employment. The FTCA Staff defends the United States in a wide variety of personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death cases, including complex medical malpractice, regulatory activities, law enforcement, personal injury, and maintenance of federal lands.

The FTCA Section Staff also serves as the principal point of contact for other Department of Justice components, such as the United States Attorneys’ Offices, and other federal agencies. Our attorneys assist in litigation development and settlement strategy and have particular expertise in the evaluation and settlement of catastrophic injury cases.

In addition, the FTCA Section Staff makes appeal recommendations on all adverse judgments entered in FTCA cases. They also provide comments on FTCA-related Congressional legislation that may have an impact on taxpayer liability. Further, the FTCA Section Staff are responsible for administrative adjustment of tort claims filed as a result of DOJ employee conduct nationwide.

Job Description
Interns are given substantive projects which are utilized in the office’s practice. On average, an academic year legal intern will have completed five to six substantive assignments which often include issues involving federal rules of procedure, evidence, and a variety of state tort law issues. Volunteer legal interns receive close review of their assignments and candid assessments of their work product. Where possible, the interns are encouraged to attend moot courts, local depositions, and court appearances.
Qualifications
The term of this position is Fall 2025 (August/September 2025 - December 2025). Interns may work either full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (16 hours per week) for twelve to fourteen weeks. Applications for Fall 2025 are only open to second-year and third-year students (including part-time students). Unfortunately, graduates are ineligible for this position.
Candidates must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited law school. Candidates must have completed one year of law school by the start of the internship. Candidates must be in excellent academic standing. The office, however, considers the entire background and experience of applicants in assessing an application. Candidates must be excellent writers and demonstrate strong research and analytical skills. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national and must be able to pass a background check.
Application Process
Please send your application package in .pdf format and include the following documents:
Cover letter
Resume
Writing sample (no more than ten pages and mostly legal analysis)
Law school transcript (official or unofficial)
Please email your application package to Gail K. Johnson at civftca.internjobs@usdoj.gov with “Fall 2025 Law Student Volunteer” in the subject line. Applications are reviewed and offers are made on a rolling basis. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early as positions may be filled before the June 1, 2025 deadline.
Salary
Unpaid; academic or work-study credit may be available depending on school requirements. Transit subsidy is available. Snacks are provided.

Law Student Volunteer, FTCA Section Staff (Fall 2025) - U.S. Department of Justice

Law Student Volunteer, FTCA Section Staff (Fall 2025)

You must be a U.S. citizen, enrolled half-time in law school, completed at least one semester, and available 35 hours/week for 8-12 weeks. Strong research, writing skills, and teamwork are essential. 

You will assist with legal research, writing assignments, discovery, deposition prep, and trial prep while attending moot courts and engaging with attorneys on various cases.

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Hiring Organization</b></div>
<div><div>Civil Division (CIV)</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Hiring Office</b></div>
<div><div>CONSTITUTIONAL &amp; SPECIALIZED TORT LITIGATION/BIVENS</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:</b></div>
175 N Street N.E.<br>
Washington , DC 20002 - United States
</div></div></div></div><div><div><b>About the Office</b></div>
<div><div><p>The Constitutional Torts Staff represent current and former federal officials at all levels of government nationwide. Our office is one of the few in which a government attorney enters into a traditional attorney-client relationship with the employees that we represent, with all the responsibilities that imposes. Our clients range from line-level employees to senior policymakers with cabinet rank. In addition to defending federal employees who are sued in their personal capacities, Constitutional Torts Attorneys also represent the United States and its agencies when both the government and individual employees are sued. The vast majority of cases we handle involve claims for damages against federal employees who are personally sued for alleged constitutional violations under <i>Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics</i>, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), but our attorneys are also responsible for other cases involving individual liability, including common law and state tort suits, federal statutory claims, and professional licensing matters. For example, the Supreme Court in <i>Tanzin v. Tanvir</i>, 592 U.S. 43 (2020), recently held that federal employees may be subject to personal damages liability for alleged violations of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Our cases are complex and usually involve cutting-edge or novel questions of constitutional law and official immunity. The subject matter of our work is as broad and varied as the work of the federal government itself. And while our practice focuses on dispositive motions, it also includes all aspects of civil defensive litigation, including discovery and taking cases to trial. Additional information about the Constitutional Tort Litigation Section is available at: http://www.justice.gov/civil/constitutional-specialized-tort-litigation-section.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
<div><div><p>Interns are an integral part of the Constitutional Torts team. They gain exposure to many aspects of defensive civil litigation on behalf of the government and its employees. We ensure that interns have the opportunity to work with many attorneys and are assigned to work on a variety of cases and projects during their internship. Interns are assigned numerous legal research and writing assignments and are expected to produce first-rate legal memoranda as well as sections of motions or briefs. Interns may also be asked to assist with written discovery, deposition preparation, and trial preparation. Our interns are encouraged to attend moot courts and to provide feedback to attorneys preparing for oral arguments. The ability to attend moot courts, mock trials, depositions, and other experiential activities are subject to those events being scheduled during the time-period of the internship. We strive to provide our interns with a professionally meaningful experience that is tailored to their goals. Interns are expected to work in-person and onsite in Washington, DC.</p><p><b>
Candidates for the summer internship are expected to be full-time (i.e., at least 35hrs/week).</b></p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><p>Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time and have completed at least one-semester of law school. Rising second- and rising third-year law students are encouraged to apply. Unfortunately, graduates are not eligible for this position. Superior research and writing skills, an eye for detail, and a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals are essential. Excellent opportunity for students with a background or interest in litigation, constitutional law, tort law, law enforcement, immigration, and national security issues. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Summer interns must be able to commit to a minimum of 35 hours per week for 8-12 weeks.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Application Process</b></div>
<div><div><p>Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and 5-10 page legal writing sample via email to Evelyn.Kennedy@usdoj.gov. The cover letter should be addressed to &quot;Evelyn Kennedy.&quot; All four documents should be in PDF format. If possible, it is preferred that all documents be sent in a single, combined PDF.</p><p><b>
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis before and after the application deadline</b>.</p><p>
Applicants who have not received grades for the prior fall semester (e.g., 1L applicants) may apply during the application window and then follow-up by email <i>as soon as possible </i>with their fall semester grades. It is the responsibility of the applicant to send grades in a timely manner for their application to be considered complete.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Salary</b></div>
<div><div><p>Uncompensated but eligible for transit subsidy and work-study, as well as academic course credit (depending on school requirements).</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Hiring Organization
Civil Division (CIV)
Hiring Office
CONSTITUTIONAL & SPECIALIZED TORT LITIGATION/BIVENS
Location:
175 N Street N.E.
Washington , DC 20002 - United States
About the Office
The Constitutional Torts Staff represent current and former federal officials at all levels of government nationwide. Our office is one of the few in which a government attorney enters into a traditional attorney-client relationship with the employees that we represent, with all the responsibilities that imposes. Our clients range from line-level employees to senior policymakers with cabinet rank. In addition to defending federal employees who are sued in their personal capacities, Constitutional Torts Attorneys also represent the United States and its agencies when both the government and individual employees are sued. The vast majority of cases we handle involve claims for damages against federal employees who are personally sued for alleged constitutional violations under Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), but our attorneys are also responsible for other cases involving individual liability, including common law and state tort suits, federal statutory claims, and professional licensing matters. For example, the Supreme Court in Tanzin v. Tanvir, 592 U.S. 43 (2020), recently held that federal employees may be subject to personal damages liability for alleged violations of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Our cases are complex and usually involve cutting-edge or novel questions of constitutional law and official immunity. The subject matter of our work is as broad and varied as the work of the federal government itself. And while our practice focuses on dispositive motions, it also includes all aspects of civil defensive litigation, including discovery and taking cases to trial. Additional information about the Constitutional Tort Litigation Section is available at: http://www.justice.gov/civil/constitutional-specialized-tort-litigation-section.
Job Description
Interns are an integral part of the Constitutional Torts team. They gain exposure to many aspects of defensive civil litigation on behalf of the government and its employees. We ensure that interns have the opportunity to work with many attorneys and are assigned to work on a variety of cases and projects during their internship. Interns are assigned numerous legal research and writing assignments and are expected to produce first-rate legal memoranda as well as sections of motions or briefs. Interns may also be asked to assist with written discovery, deposition preparation, and trial preparation. Our interns are encouraged to attend moot courts and to provide feedback to attorneys preparing for oral arguments. The ability to attend moot courts, mock trials, depositions, and other experiential activities are subject to those events being scheduled during the time-period of the internship. We strive to provide our interns with a professionally meaningful experience that is tailored to their goals. Interns are expected to work in-person and onsite in Washington, DC.
Candidates for the summer internship are expected to be full-time (i.e., at least 35hrs/week).
Qualifications
Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time and have completed at least one-semester of law school. Rising second- and rising third-year law students are encouraged to apply. Unfortunately, graduates are not eligible for this position. Superior research and writing skills, an eye for detail, and a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals are essential. Excellent opportunity for students with a background or interest in litigation, constitutional law, tort law, law enforcement, immigration, and national security issues. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Summer interns must be able to commit to a minimum of 35 hours per week for 8-12 weeks.
Application Process
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and 5-10 page legal writing sample via email to Evelyn.Kennedy@usdoj.gov. The cover letter should be addressed to "Evelyn Kennedy." All four documents should be in PDF format. If possible, it is preferred that all documents be sent in a single, combined PDF.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis before and after the application deadline.
Applicants who have not received grades for the prior fall semester (e.g., 1L applicants) may apply during the application window and then follow-up by email as soon as possible with their fall semester grades. It is the responsibility of the applicant to send grades in a timely manner for their application to be considered complete.
Salary
Uncompensated but eligible for transit subsidy and work-study, as well as academic course credit (depending on school requirements).

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