Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2026

Closing Date: 19th May, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
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.

Qualifications:

• Second and third-year law students only.
• Strong academic standing and research skills.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• All students selected for an internship are subject to successful completion of a suitability review and a favorable determination based on information provided in their security forms, a credit report, and fingerprint check.
• During the period of the internship, interns are not permitted to work for any other law firm, legal clinic, or other entity engaged in the practice of law.
• Applicants must have resided in the U.S. for three of the five years immediately prior to applying (unless the period of outside residency was pursuant to military service or federal employment).

Application Process:

• Complete application packages may be addressed to the Internship Hiring Committee and submitted by email to
• usails.internships@usdoj.gov

Application packages must include the following:

• Cover letter explaining the applicant's interest in this particular office.
• Resume (not to exceed two pages)
• Unofficial law school transcript

All documents should be submitted in pdf format and the subject line of the email should read "Fall 2026 Intern Application." All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. (CT) on Monday, May 19, 2026.

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

Number of Positions
4

Travel:

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