Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2026

Closing Date: 30th January, 2026

Description:

About the Office:
The Department of Justice represents the United States in legal disputes, prosecutes federal crimes, and upholds the rule of law. Our mission is to safeguard communities from criminal threats, including violent crime, illicit drug trafficking, illegal immigration, child sexual exploitation, fraud, sex trafficking, and national security violations. The District of the Virgin Islands has a main office in St. Thomas and a satellite office in St. Croix.

Job Description:
Law Student Volunteer Interns assist with both criminal and civil cases in the District Court. Law Student Volunteer Interns can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments, investigations and appellate briefs; to assemble exhibits for trial; and to observe hearings and trials on which they are working or in which they are interested. We have one volunteer internship position available in our St. Thomas office.

Qualifications:
Rising second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. A minimum of 8 to 10 weeks, commencing in May or June 2026, are required for the internship, with a minimum of 35 hours per week.

Salary:
Uncompensated. Academic credit available if arranged by the student through the law school.

Number of Positions
1

Travel:

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