Student Intern

The District of Columbia's Office of the Solicitor General is looking for law student interns for the Summer of 2025. Interns assist our appellate attorneys in drafting briefs in civil and criminal appeals and provide research and drafting assistance in our federal-court-focused multistate affirmative litigation practice.

The Office of the Solicitor General, operating within the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, handles high-profile matters of both local and national importance and is responsible for the District's civil and criminal appellate litigation. The Office practices most frequently before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Incumbent must be currently enrolled in law school. General knowledge of the OAG, District and Federal rules of evidence, rules of criminal procedures, and rules of civil procedures, as well as the litigation process and court procedures to non-routine assignments, such as reviewing incoming documents and determining the need for the preparation of various legal documents. General knowledge of electronic and manual legal research techniques sufficient to compose legal documents and correspondence; search and analyze for legal relevance and summarize data; make conclusions; and recommend appropriate action. Knowledge of legal terminology. General knowledge of District of Columbia Government Executive Branch agencies, and their relationship to the courts and to the D.C. Council. Skill in legal writing to prepare a variety of documents, legal briefs, and summaries. Ability to analyze legal issues, factual issues, and subject matter details to determine the data needed, methods of obtaining data and the relevance of data already available. Ability to communicate effectively and prepare legal summaries of analyses.

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Work is normally performed in a typical inside environment

Tour of Duty: Varies. Split summers are not permitted.

Duration of Appointment: Subject to duration of internship

Salary Range: Unpaid.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis.