Summer 2026 Law Student Internship

Description:

About the Office:
The mission of the U.S. Attorney's Office is to enforce federal law and defend the United States, consistent with the priorities of the Attorney General and the United States Attorney, recognizing the value and dignity of all people and the importance of strong relationships with the members of the judicial and law enforcement communities.

The Civil Division is responsible for defending civil actions brought against the federal government, taking affirmative civil actions to recover government money lost to fraud, and enforcing civil rights statutes. The Criminal Division is responsible for prosecuting cases arising from a vast array of federal criminal offenses. Visit us online at www.usdoj.gov/usao/vae.

Job Description:
This is an uncompensated law student internship for summer 2026. The program will last 10 weeks. The tentative start date is Monday, May 18, 2026; however, a later start and end date may be negotiable for students from law schools with exam periods finishing in June 2026. Assignments are primarily research and writing, but interns are responsible for assisting attorneys with all aspects of case preparation, including researching legal issues, drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, and providing trial support. Interns may attend but not appear in court.

The office is located at 2100 Jamieson Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, near the King Street and Eisenhower Metro Stations (blue and yellow lines). Living accommodations and parking will not be provided. Applicants should contact their law schools about receiving class credit or a public interest stipend.

Qualifications:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens actively enrolled in an accredited law school throughout the 2026 summer (rising second and third-year students). Offers are contingent on the selected applicants successfully completing a background review.

Salary:
Uncompensated

Number of Positions
Multiple

Travel:

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