Closing Date: 15th April, 2026
Description:
About the Office:OEO is a non-litigating section of the Criminal Division. OEO provides investigative and prosecutorial support, legal advice, and review and approval required by statute or policy in almost 40 distinct subject areas. OEO oversees the use of the most sophisticated investigative tools at the federal government's disposal, including federal electronic and video surveillance; search warrants for the records, premises, or property of attorneys; subpoenas to attorneys for information related to their representation of clients; requests for waivers of the Department's dual prosecution policy; grants of use immunity to witnesses; the closure of court proceedings; obtaining information from, or records of, members of the news media; questioning, arresting, or charging members of the news media; imposition of Special Administrative Measures governing the confinement conditions for certain high-risk federal inmates; and the investigative use or targeting of federal prisoners. In addition, OEO oversees the administration of the Federal Witness Security Program; implements the Gambling Registration Act; ensures the Criminal Division's compliance with the Privacy Act; and responds to Freedom of Information Act requests directed at the Criminal Division and its components.
Job Description:
Legal interns will be responsible for research/writing projects on diverse, complex legal issues in highly sensitive matters, working under the supervision of OEO attorneys.
Qualifications:
All applicants must be United States citizens and currently enrolled in law school. Applicants must have a strong academic background, excellent writing skills, experience or a demonstrated interest in criminal law and/or a commitment to public service, and mature judgment. Because interns may be reviewing sensitive documents and confidential information from law enforcement and intelligence agencies, it will be necessary for interns to obtain a security clearance. The security background check requires a fingerprint submission and takes two to three months. Any offer is contingent on clearing the background investigation.
An offer of a position as a law student intern is contingent upon successful completion of a suitability review and a favorable determination based on information provided in their security forms, a credit report, and fingerprint check.
Salary:
Volunteer (without compensation). Academic or work-study credit possible.
Number of Positions
2-3
