Law Student Volunteer, Fall, Office of Policy and Legislation

Contract, Full-time

No

## Law Student Volunteer Opportunity with the Office of Policy and Legislation in the Criminal Division (CRM)

The Office of Policy and Legislation (OPL) in the Criminal Division (CRM) of the Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a Law Student Volunteer to join their team. OPL is a small team of attorneys, policy analysts, data scientists, and professional staff who work to develop, review, and evaluate national crime, sentencing, and corrections policy and legislation.

### About the Office

The Office of Policy and Legislation (OPL) is a small team of attorneys, policy analysts, data scientists, and professional staff that works with all the sections and offices of the Criminal Division, and components around the Department, to develop, review, and evaluate national crime, sentencing, and corrections policy and legislation, and use data analytics to improve enforcement programs. The office’s Legal Team develops legislative, sentencing guideline amendment, and procedural rules proposals, summaries and talking points on the proposals, related legal memoranda and congressional and other testimony. The office’s Analytics Team analyzes datasets and policy and management issues related to the incidence of various types of crime, criminal law enforcement, and the criminal justice system more broadly.

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, the DOJ welcomes applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share their commitment to public service.

### Job Description

OPL's Legal Interns work under the guidance and supervision of the office's Director and a Senior Counsel, but work mostly independently. They conduct complex legal policy and legislative analyses, explore legal policy and legislative options, and draft recommendations for action.

### Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this opportunity should be a law student with an interest in federal criminal law and policymaking. They should possess strong legal and policy research, writing, and analytical skills, and demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently. The candidate should also be able to quickly develop special expertise in a particular area.

### Application Process



Application Deadlines:

* Applications for Summer internships must be submitted by January 15.
* Applications for Fall internships must be submitted by July 3.
* Applications for Spring internships must be submitted by September 15.

### Salary

This is a student volunteer (uncompensated) position.

### Travel

No travel anticipated.

## Overview

The Office of Policy and Legislation (OPL) in the Criminal Division (CRM) of the Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a Law Student Volunteer to join their team. OPL is a small team of attorneys, policy analysts, data scientists, and professional staff who work to develop, review, and evaluate national crime, sentencing, and corrections policy and legislation. This is a student volunteer (uncompensated) position with no travel anticipated, and the ideal candidate should possess strong legal and policy research, writing, and analytical skills, and demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently.

## About the Office

The Office of Policy and Legislation (OPL) is a small team of attorneys, policy analysts, data scientists, and professional staff that works with all the sections and offices of the Criminal Division, and components around the Department, to develop, review, and evaluate national crime, sentencing, and corrections policy and legislation, and use data analytics to improve enforcement programs. The office’s Legal Team develops legislative, sentencing guideline amendment, and procedural rules proposals, summaries and talking points on the proposals, related legal memoranda and congressional and other testimony. The office’s Analytics Team analyzes datasets and policy and management issues related to the incidence of various types of crime, criminal law enforcement, and the criminal justice system more broadly.

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, the DOJ welcomes applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share their commitment to public service.

## Job Description

OPL's Legal Interns work under the guidance and supervision of the office's Director and a Senior Counsel, but work mostly independently. They conduct complex legal policy and legislative analyses, explore legal policy and legislative options, and draft recommendations for action.

## Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this opportunity should be a law student with an interest in federal criminal law and policymaking. They should possess strong legal and policy research, writing, and analytical skills, and demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently. The candidate should also be able to quickly develop special expertise in a particular area.

## Application Process



Application Deadlines:

* Applications for Summer internships must be submitted by January 15.
* Applications for Fall internships must be submitted

No benefits

Legal and policy research, writing, and analytical skills

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript to Intern Coordinator Victoria Motorina (). Candidates should indicate their dates of availability and the semester for which the internship is sought. This position will also be hybrid (minimum two days in office) and other days flexible.

Qualification and Experience Law student with interest in federal criminal law and policymaking

Legal