Law Student Volunteer, Summer

Closing Date: 10th February, 2026

Description:

About the Office:
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maine investigates and prosecutes federal crimes and represents the interests of the United States in both criminal and civil cases and matters in U.S. District Court, as well as in the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Criminal attorneys investigate and prosecute federal criminal violations of many types, including: terrorism, computer crime, fraud, public corruption, drug trafficking, organized crime, civil rights violations, money laundering, and violent crimes. Civil attorneys provide representation to various federal agencies in both affirmative and defensive litigation. Civil attorneys are also active in asset forfeiture proceedings and the collection of fines and judgments.

Job Description:
Law Student Volunteer Interns assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. 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 volunteer internship positions available in both our Portland and Bangor offices.

Qualifications:
First-year (second semester) and second-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 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
2

Travel:

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