Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2026

Closing Date: 16th January, 2026

Description:

About the Office:
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in Hawaii. The Office also represents the United States and its departments, agencies, and employees in civil proceedings filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. Volunteer Legal Interns assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Job Description:
Legal Interns can expect to research legal issues; write trial and appellate briefs and memoranda; assist with trial preparation; and have opportunities to observe court proceedings, including trials.

Internship Location: Honolulu, Hawaii.

Minimum period required: 10 weeks, at least 40 hours per week.

Contact: If you have any questions about the Summer Legal Intern Program, please feel free to contact Assistant U.S. Attorney Tracy Weinstein at Tracy.Weinstein@usdoj.gov or (808) 541-2850.

Qualifications:
Current law students: 1Ls (rising 2Ls in summer 2026), and 2Ls (rising 3Ls in summer 2026). Law school graduation terminates eligibility for volunteer positions except for graduate law (LL.M.) students who are enrolled at least half time and not practicing law.

Must be a U.S. citizen and must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school. Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney's Office, a background investigation is also required, including a credit check, and fingerprinting. Two forms of government-issued identification is required.

Salary:
Volunteer (without compensation). Possible work-study through your educational institution.

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