Closing Date: 1st May, 2024
Description:
Job Description:OLP law student interns will conduct legal and non-legal research and analysis, prepare memoranda and talking points, and assemble briefing books and other materials relating to legal and policy issues for the Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, and other members of the office. This is a substantive, hands-on internship. OLP interns attend and participate in Department meetings and calls, as appropriate, and will meet and learn from attorneys throughout the Department. By the end of the internship, law students should have a better awareness of their legal interests, whether to pursue a career in government service, and how the Department and other government agencies operate.
Minimum Weeks Required: 8; with at least 20 hours per week.
Internship Location: Washington, DC; on-site. Approval for occasional telework days will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Qualifications:
This internship is open to all law students. Excellent research and writing skills, including Lexis+ and Westlaw proficiency, are required. The successful applicant will collaborate effectively with OLP and other Department colleagues, exercise sound judgment, and have a positive attitude. Demonstrated commitment to the Department's mission and prior work experience with legal policy, legislation, regulatory matters, or judicial nominations preferred but not required.
