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LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER, SUMMER 2025

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U.S. Department of Justice

16d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Legal
  • Washington

AI generated summary

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What is the location of the LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER position?

The position is located at 175 N Street N.E., Washington, DC 20002 - United States.

How many hours per week are required for this internship?

Interns are expected to commit to a minimum of 35 hours per week.

What qualifications are required for applicants?

Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in law school and have completed at least one semester of law school. Rising second- and third-year law students are encouraged to apply.

Is this internship paid?

The position is uncompensated but eligible for transit subsidy and work-study, as well as academic course credit depending on school requirements.

What types of assignments can interns expect during the internship?

Interns can expect to work on legal research and writing assignments, producing legal memoranda, sections of motions or briefs, and may assist with written discovery, deposition preparation, and trial preparation.

What materials are required for the application?

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and a 5-10 page legal writing sample via email to Evelyn.Kennedy@usdoj.gov.

Can first-year law students apply for this internship?

Yes, first-year law students can apply, but they should follow up with their fall semester grades as soon as possible for their application to be considered complete.

When will applications be reviewed?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis before and after the application deadline.

Is there any specific area of law knowledge preferred for applicants?

Yes, applicants with backgrounds or interests in litigation, constitutional law, tort law, law enforcement, immigration, and national security issues are preferred.

Are interns encouraged to participate in experiential activities?

Yes, interns are encouraged to attend moot courts, mock trials, and other experiential activities, subject to scheduling during the internship.

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