Law Student Volunteer, Spring

The mission of the U.S. Attorney’s Office is to enforce federal law and defend the United States, consistent with the priorities of the Attorney General and the United States Attorney, recognizing the value and dignity of all people and the importance of strong relationships with the members of the judicial and law enforcement communities. The Civil Division is responsible for defending civil actions brought against the federal government, and taking affirmative civil actions to recover government money lost to fraud and to enforce civil rights statutes. The Criminal Division is responsible for prosecuting cases arising from a vast array of federal criminal offenses.

Visit us online at www.usdoj.gov/usao/moe.

Interns are routinely assigned to perform legal research and writing assignments in federal civil, criminal, or appellate cases. Interns work closely with Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) on case development and formulation of legal strategy. Interns are afforded regular opportunities to attend and observe various court proceedings.

Student Status: An eligible student is an individual enrolled in an accredited 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.

Citizenship: 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.)

Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.

Students who are interested in a spring legal internship, please coordinate with your application through your university's Career Services Office.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Erin Attkisson-Dorsey at 314-539-2200 or via email at Erin.attkisson-dorsey@usdoj.gov

Student Volunteer (Uncompensated). Academic course credit and work-study credit are possible depending upon school requirements.