Legal Internship Program, Summer 1L

Contract, Part-time

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SEO Friendly Job Title: Legal Internship Program, Summer 1L at . Department of the Interior

H1: Join Our Legal Internship Program at the . Department of the Interior

H2: Gain Real-World Experience in Environmental and Administrative Law

Bold Headlines:
- Apply Now for the . Department of the Interior's Legal Internship Program
- Join a Premier Conservation Agency and Make a Difference
- Diverse Workload and Opportunities for Hands-On Experience
- Priority Given to Native American Candidates
- No Discrimination in Hiring Process
- Competitive Transit Subsidy Benefit Program Available
- Eligibility for Students from Various Academic Levels
- Easy Application Process Through Email
- Deadline for Applications: January 15th
- Rank Your Preferred Locations for Consideration
- Additional Opportunities to Attend Hearings and Meetings in Washington, . Area

The Legal Internship Program at the . Department of the Interior offers a unique opportunity for law students to gain practical experience in environmental and administrative law. As the legal arm of the DOI, the Office of the Solicitor has a critical role in supporting the Department's mission to preserve and protect the nation's natural resources. With over 500 attorneys nationwide, the Office handles a diverse workload that includes extensive litigation and program counseling.

Organization:
- Responsible for legal work of the . Department of the Interior
- Nearly 200 practicing attorneys in headquarters office
- Over 300 attorneys nationwide
- Supports DOI's mission as premier conservation agency
- Work affects millions of people through various offices and bureaus

Job Title: Legal Intern

Salary:
- Intern positions are unpaid
- Eligible for Transit Subsidy Benefit Program

Experience:
- Gain practical experience advising agencies on legal aspects of their mission
- Participate in complex civil litigation before administrative tribunals
- Assist Justice Department in litigating matters before federal courts
- Conduct legal research on environmental and administrative law issues
- Resolve appeals under the Freedom of Information Act
- Draft legal memoranda, briefs, and motions
- Assist with discovery in active federal cases
- Participate in conference calls and strategy sessions with agency counsel and officials
- Opportunities to attend hearings and meetings in Washington, . area

Qualifications:
- Must be a student
- Eligible students include:
- Undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time
- Public policy graduate students
- First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students
- Law school graduates enrolled in graduate law programs at least half-time
- Must be in good academic standing
- First-year, first-semester law students may apply after December 1st for internships the following summer

Application Process:
- Submit the following documents as one consolidated PDF:
- Resume with 2 professional or academic references
- Completed Request for Consideration Fillable Form
- Cover Letter addressed to "To Whom It May Concern"
- Copy of most recent transcript (official or unofficial)
- Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages)
- Submit application package via email to
- Include YEAR and SEMESTER in subject line
- Deadline: Complete application must be received by 11:59 . Eastern Standard Time (EST) on January 15th

How to Apply:
- Submit application package via email to
- Include YEAR and SEMESTER in subject line

Organization: . Department of the Interior

SEO Friendly Job Title: Legal Internship Program, Summer 1L at . Department of the Interior

H1: Join Our Legal Internship Program at the . Department of the Interior

H2: Gain Real-World Experience in Environmental and Administrative Law

Bold Headlines:
- Apply Now for the . Department of the Interior's Legal Internship Program
- Join a Premier Conservation Agency and Make a Difference
- Diverse Workload and Opportunities for Hands-On Experience
- Priority Given to Native American Candidates
- No Discrimination in Hiring Process
- Competitive Transit Subsidy Benefit Program Available
- Eligibility for Students from Various Academic Levels
- Easy Application Process Through Email
- Deadline for Applications: January 15th
- Rank Your Preferred Locations for Consideration
- Additional Opportunities to Attend Hearings and Meetings in Washington, . Area

The Legal Internship Program at the . Department of the Interior offers a unique opportunity for law students to gain practical experience in environmental and administrative law. As the legal arm of the DOI, the Office of the Solicitor has a critical role in supporting the Department's mission to preserve and protect the nation's natural resources. With over 500 attorneys nationwide, the Office handles a diverse workload that includes extensive litigation and program counseling.

Job Title: Legal Intern

Salary:
- Intern positions are unpaid
- Eligible for Transit Subsidy Benefit Program

Experience:
- Gain practical experience advising agencies on legal aspects of their mission
- Participate in complex civil litigation before administrative tribunals
- Assist Justice Department in litigating matters before federal courts
- Conduct legal research on environmental and administrative law issues
- Resolve appeals under the Freedom of Information Act
- Draft legal memoranda, briefs, and motions
- Assist with discovery in active federal cases
- Participate in conference calls and strategy sessions with agency counsel and officials
- Opportunities to attend hearings and meetings in Washington, . area

Qualifications:
- Must be a student
- Eligible students include:
- Undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time
- Public policy graduate students
- First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students
- Law school

Eligible for Transit Subsidy Benefit Program

Legal research, drafting legal memoranda, briefs and motions, conducting legal research, participating in conference calls and strategy sessions, assisting with discovery, attending hearings and meetings

Enrollment in a law program (undergraduate, graduate, or L.L.M) at least half-time, good academic standing, official documentation from school

Submit resume with references, Request for Consideration Fillable Form, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample as one consolidated PDF to with subject line including year and semester.

Qualification and Experience Enrollment in a law program (undergraduate, graduate, or L.L.M) at least half-time, good academic standing, official documentation from school

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