FAQs
What is the deadline for applying for the LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER position?
The application deadline is Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Is the position paid?
This position is unpaid. Applicants may be able to access law school, public interest, or other acceptable funding sources for support.
Where is the internship located?
The internship is located at 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530, United States.
What qualifications are required for this internship?
This internship is open to all law students. Excellent research and writing skills, including proficiency in Lexis+ and Westlaw, are required.
How long is the internship?
The typical expectation is that interns will work forty hours a week for a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of ten weeks, with specific length determined in consultation with the applicant.
What kind of work will interns be doing?
Interns will conduct legal and factual research and analysis, prepare memoranda and talking points, assemble briefing books, and participate in Department meetings and calls.
Do I need prior experience to apply?
Prior work experience with legal policy, legislation, regulatory matters, or judicial nominations is preferred but not required.
How should I submit my application?
Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and your most recent law school transcript in a consolidated PDF file to OLPinbox@usdoj.gov, with the file named as: YourLastName_YourFirstName_Summer2025InternApplication.
Will interns have opportunities to learn from experienced attorneys?
Yes, OLP interns will meet and learn from attorneys throughout the Department as part of the internship experience.
Is this a flexible internship in terms of scheduling?
The internship length and hours will be coordinated with OLP in consultation with the applicant, with a typical expectation of forty hours a week.