Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2026

Closing Date: 31st January, 2026

Description:

About the Office:
The United States Attorney's Office, District of Vermont, is located in Burlington, Vermont. The office has approximately 21 Assistant United States Attorneys and 24 support staff, which support both the criminal and civil divisions. Our office has a friendly and talented staff, an outstanding relationship with the courts, and enjoys excellent professional working relationships with partner agencies.

Job Description:
Student interns are afforded the opportunity to participate in the wide range of work performed by our Assistant United States Attorneys. Intern assignments can include assisting in trial preparation, participating in witness interviews or civil depositions, and legal research and writing. Summer interns are also strongly encouraged to observe hearings and trials in the District Court. Additionally, the program will include intern attendance at weekly AUSA “brownbag” lunch trainings with speakers on a variety of topics. As a result, the interns become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and the local rules of practice for the Vermont United States District Court.

Qualifications:
Students must be first-year (second semester), second-year, or third-year law students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the Office, all offers to candidates are conditioned upon the successful completion of a required background investigation. Interns are not permitted to work in a legal capacity - private or public - during the internship.

Salary:
This is a volunteer position and is uncompensated. Work-study or academic credit may be available through a student's law school. Students must make arrangements through their law school.

Number of Positions
2

Travel:

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