Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year 2024-2025

Part-time

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##### Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year 2024-2025

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas (Hiring Organization) is seeking law student volunteers for the academic year 2024-2025 to work in its offices located in Waco, Texas (800 Franklin Avenue, Suite 280, Waco, TX 76701). This position is uncompensated, but the District will work with interns for law school academic credit.

##### Qualifications

To be eligible for the law student volunteer position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

- Law Student Status: Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to first-year (second semester), second-year, and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for law student volunteer positions. An eligible student is an individual who is enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctor Degree and is taking at least half-time academic course load in an accredited university.
- Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen.
- Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. This includes fingerprints, and a credit check.

##### Job Description

Assignments for the law student volunteer position include, but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. The interns become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the District Court, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, interns may attend depositions, meetings with agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings.

##### Number of Positions and Locations

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas is looking to fill varied positions at any of the following locations: San Antonio (Criminal and Civil), Austin (Criminal and Civil), and Waco (Criminal only).

##### Application Process

Interested applicants should send a single PDF file consisting of a (1) cover letter with location preference, (2) resume, and (3) law school transcript (official or unofficial) by e-mail to no later than Thursday, April 4, 2024. For more information, please visit or send questions to .

##### About the Office

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas is a component within the . Department of Justice and serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency investigations within the District. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties among other things. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

##### Summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas is seeking law student volunteers for the academic year 2024-2025 to work in its offices located in Waco, Texas (800 Franklin Avenue, Suite 280, Waco, TX 76701). This position is uncompensated, but the District will work with interns for law school academic credit. To be eligible for the law student volunteer position, applicants must meet the following criteria: Law Student Status, Citizenship, and Background Investigation. Assignments for the law student volunteer position include, but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. The United States Attorney's Office is looking to fill varied positions at any of the following locations: San Antonio (Criminal and Civil), Austin (Criminal and Civil), and Waco (Criminal only). Interested applicants should send a single PDF file consisting of a (1) cover letter with location preference, (2) resume, and (3) law school transcript (official or unofficial) by e-mail to no later than Thursday, April 4, 2024. For more information, please visit or send questions to .

##### Law Student Volunteer - United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas is seeking law student volunteers for the academic year 2024-2025. This position is uncompensated, but the District will work with interns for law school academic credit.

##### Qualifications

To be eligible for the law student volunteer position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

- Law Student Status: Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to first-year (second semester), second-year, and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for law student volunteer positions. An eligible student is an individual who is enrolled in

Legal research, legal writing, drafting motions, attending court proceedings, interviewing witnesses, conducting legal research, reviewing evidence.

Enrolled in accredited university pursuing Juris Doctor degree.

Send a single PDF file consisting of cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to by the deadline.

Qualification and Experience Law Student Status (first-year, second-year, third-year), enrolled in accredited university, pursuing Juris Doctor degree.

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