2026 Law Student Volunteer, Summer

Closing Date: 28th February, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
Assignments include, but are not limited to, perform legal research and trial preparation for civil and criminal cases and/or appeal matters. Students will work closely with Assistant U.S. Attorneys in developing legal documents and will receive direction in honing research skills. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. The volunteer summer law program is an in-person internship.

Qualifications:
First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Status as a student in good standing at an accredited law school. Must speak, read, and write English fluently. Must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed. Applicants must complete paperwork providing information about residences, schooling, work, credit history, and fingerprints. Interviews will be conducted before selection. The volunteer summer law program has a duration of 8 to 10 weeks.

Salary:
Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit.

Number of Positions
4-8

Travel:

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