Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year 2027-2028,...

Description:

Job Description:
Law student volunteers will be assigned to the Civil Division and will perform research projects, draft pleadings and other court papers, and may assist in trial preparation and/or work on appellate briefs. Volunteers will work with numerous Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) over the course of the internship. Through research projects and interaction with the AUSAs, volunteers will be introduced to the federal court system and will learn the ins and outs of federal criminal, civil, and/or appellate litigation. Volunteers are encouraged to attend depositions, court hearings, and trials with AUSAs. Our goal is for our volunteers to gain an introduction to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills, and, above all, to enjoy their internship.

Qualifications:
To be eligible for this position, an applicant must (1) be a current second year (2L) law student (who will be a third year (3L) law student during the 2027-2028 school year); (2) be a U.S. citizen who has lived in the United States for three of the last five years; and (3) pass a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO.

Time Commitment:
For the academic year-long law student volunteer positions, a commitment to working 12-20 hours per week during the academic school year (August 2027-May 2028) is required. Time away for vacations and other obligations is permitted.

Salary:
Law student volunteers are uncompensated but may receive academic credit per school policies.

Number of Positions
1-2 in the Civil Division. Additional vacancies may be filled using this announcement.

Travel:

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