Government

Washington, DC, United States

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2024

Law Student

Full-time

No

## Law Student Volunteer at Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS), Criminal Division (CRM) Organization is looking for law student volunteers to work directly with trial attorneys on cutting-edge issues relating to section cases involving domestic and international asset forfeiture, money laundering, kleptocracy, and criminal violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and IEEPA. ### Job Title: Law Student Volunteer ### Salary: Volunteer (without compensation). Academic or work-study credit possible. ### Qualifications: - In first year of law school (second semester) or beyond - Strong academic background - Excellent research, writing, and communication skills - Strong interest in criminal law, particularly in the areas of asset forfeiture, money laundering, or financial investigations - Pass a background check ### Responsibilities: - Legal research - Drafting pleadings and motions - Analyzing policy issues - Drafting section publications - Participating in local section-sponsored training - Participating in training programs offered by the Department for volunteers ### Time Commitment: - Work a minimum of 8 weeks (10 weeks preferred), full-time or part-time (at least 20 hours/week) - Travel: None ### Application Process: Applicants should submit the following materials via e-mail to : - Cover letter (including dates available and reasons for applying to MLARS) - Resume - Transcript (official or unofficial) - Brief writing sample (no more than 10 pages) - Two references Please include your name and "Law Student Volunteer Application" in the subject line. ### Application Deadlines: - Fall 2024 applications: May 1st, 2024 - Spring 2024 applications: October 1st, 2023 - Summer 2024 applications for 2L's: November 1, 2023 - Summer 2024 applications for 1L's: December 1, 2023 Interviews will be on a rolling basis and will generally be conducted by telephone. Offers will be made on a rolling basis. ### Number of Positions: Multiple

Submit via e-mail a cover letter (including dates available and reasons for applying to MLARS), resume, transcript (official or unofficial), a brief writing sample (no more than 10 pages), and two references. Application materials should be e-mailed to MLARS.Hiring@usdoj.gov. Please include your name and "Law Student Volunteer Application" in the subject line.

Qualification and Experience Must be in their first year of law school (second semester) or beyond

Legal

Hiring Coordinator
US Department of Justice Criminal Division - The Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS)
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
Washington, DC 20530-0001