Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2027

Closing Date: 31st January, 2027

Description:

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. This is not a remote position. Employees are expected to work in person. The 25 mile residency requirement described below does not apply to this position.

Application Process:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis prior to the application deadline. Please send cover letter, resume (not to exceed two pages), writing sample, contact information for three professional references and your most recent academic transcript (can be unofficial) in a consolidated PDF file. The file name should be saved as: LastName_FirstName_Summer2027. Application packets should be emailed to the following e-mail address: benjamin.gerace@usdoj.gov

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
Up to 2

Travel:

---