Legal Internship Program, Summer 2L, 3L

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Legal Internship Program, Summer 2L, 3L at . Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor

H1: . Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor Legal Internship Program

H2: Gain Practical Experience and Work on Complex Civil Litigation Cases

The . Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking talented and dedicated law students for their Legal Internship Program. As the Nation's premier conservation agency, DOI's mission has a significant impact on the lives of millions of people. With nearly 200 practicing attorneys in the headquarters office and over 300 attorneys nationwide, the Office of the Solicitor is responsible for the legal work of DOI.

The Legal Internship Program offers law students the opportunity to gain practical experience in advising agencies on the legal aspects of their mission, as well as participate in complex civil litigation before administrative tribunals or assist the Justice Department in litigating matters before federal courts. The program also allows students to conduct legal research on a variety of environmental and administrative law issues, including Indian law. Students may also have the opportunity to attend hearings and meetings in the Washington . area.

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Salary Information: Intern positions are without compensation, but are eligible to participate in the Transit Subsidy Benefit Program.

Experience Information: Applicants must be students. The following students are eligible: undergraduate students who are enrolled at least half-time; public policy graduate students; first-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students; and law school graduates who are enrolled in graduate law programs (., . programs) at least half-time. All students must be in good academic standing and will be required to provide official documentation from their school. First-year, first-semester law students may apply after December 1 for internships the following summer.

H2: Summer Semester Internship with the Nation's Premier Conservation Agency

The DOI's mission makes it the Nation's premier conservation agency, and the Office of the Solicitor is responsible for the legal work that supports this mission. With a diverse workload and the demand for extensive litigation and program counseling, the Office is continuously seeking talented and dedicated law students for their Legal Internship Program.

H2: Work on Complex Civil Litigation Cases and Gain Practical Experience

The Legal Internship Program offers law students the opportunity to work on complex civil litigation cases and gain practical experience in advising agencies on the legal aspects of their mission. Students will have the chance to conduct legal research on a variety of environmental and administrative law issues, as well as issues involving Indian law. They will also have the opportunity to participate in conference calls and strategy sessions with other agency counsel, including Justice Department lawyers and agency officials.

H2: Opportunities for Native American Candidates

Because of the unique responsibilities of the Office of the Solicitor to support the Department's programs to benefit American Indians and Alaska Natives, Native American candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The United States Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Legal Internship Program, students must submit a complete application package via email to . The package should include a resume with 2 professional or academic references, a completed Request for Consideration Fillable Form, a cover letter addressed to "To Whom It May Concern," a copy of the most recent transcript, and a writing sample (no more than 3 pages). The subject line of the email should include the YEAR and SEMESTER of the desired internship.

H2: Important Dates and Deadlines

Opening Date: August 1
Closing Date: October 5
Semester: Summer
Year: 2L, 3L

All applications must be received by 11:59 . Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date.

H2: Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be students. The following students are eligible: undergraduate students who are enrolled at least half-time; public policy graduate students; first-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students; and law school graduates who are enrolled in graduate law programs (., . programs) at least half-time. All students must be in good academic standing and will be required to provide official documentation from their school. First-year, first-semester law students may apply after December 1 for internships the following summer.

H2: Locations and Offices for Consideration

The Legal Internship Program offers opportunities at both regional and field offices, as well as headquarters offices in Washington . Students may rank up to 4 locations for consideration. Native American candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for positions at regional and field offices.

Regional and Field Offices:
- Washington, .
- Anchorage, AK
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Phoenix, AZ
- Boston, MA
- Twin Cities, MN
- Atlanta, GA
- Knoxville, TN
- Albuquerque, NM
- Tulsa, OK
- Denver, CO
- Billings, MT
- Sacramento, CA
- Portland, OR
- Boise, ID

HQ Washington, . Offices:
- Departmental FOIA Office
- Division of General Law
- Division of Indian Affairs
- Division of Land Resources
- Division of Mineral Resources
- Division of Parks & Wildlife
- Division of Water Resources
- Immediate Office
- Office of Indian Trust Litigation
- Departmental Ethics Office

H2: Application Instructions

To apply for the Legal Internship Program, students must submit a complete application package via email

Eligible for Transit Subsidy Benefit Program

Legal research, legal writing, brief writing, motion drafting, discovery assistance, conference call participation, strategy session participation, hearing and meeting attendance

Law students and recent graduates in good academic standing, with a preference for Native American candidates.

Submit a consolidated PDF including resume, completed Request for Consideration Fillable Form, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample to with the year and semester in the subject line.

Qualification and Experience Law students and recent graduates in good academic standing, with a preference for Native American candidates

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