Law Student Volunteer, Summer – Appellate Staff

Full-time

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# Law Student Volunteer, Summer – Appellate Staff

**Hiring Organization:** Civil Division (CIV)

**Hiring Office:** Appellate Staff

**Location:** 950 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20530 - United States

## About the Office

The Appellate Staff of the Civil Division prepares appellate briefs and presents oral argument in all federal courts of appeals, representing the United States and its agencies and officers in some of the most high-profile and sensitive litigation in the country. The Staff also prepares recommendations for or against further review in cases that the government loses in the district courts or courts of appeals, as well as recommendations for or against intervention or amicus participation in cases in which the government is not a party. In addition, the Staff prepares draft certiorari petitions, briefs in opposition to certiorari petitions, invited amicus briefs (in cases where the Supreme Court calls for the government's views), and Supreme Court merits briefs on behalf of the Solicitor General's office. The Staff's litigation covers a wide variety of important legal issues, including cases involving separation of powers, federalism/preemption, First Amendment, Second Amendment, administrative law, False Claims Act, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act, commercial litigation, intellectual property law, tort claims, and representation of individuals charged with constitutional violations of a person's rights (Bivens cases).

The Organization 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.

## Job Description

Interns typically perform legal research, write memoranda, and prepare initial drafts of appellate briefs. In addition to case law and treatise research, assignments often entail searching legislative history to aid in statutory interpretation issues. Interns also participate as judges in moot courts with staff attorneys, present moot oral arguments in cases for which they have completed assignments, and are encouraged to attend oral arguments in the District of Columbia and Federal Circuits.

## Qualifications

Candidates must be current law students who will have completed at least one year of law school by the start of the internship. Candidates must have excellent writing skills and high academic standing. Candidates must be . citizens or nationals, must have resided at least three of the past five years in the United States, and must successfully complete a background investigation.

The internship will involve in-person work at our Washington, DC office. We require 8 weeks of full-time work for current 1Ls (rising 2Ls) and 6 weeks of full-time work for current 2Ls (rising 3Ls). 2Ls (rising 3Ls) may split their summer with another employer if desired.

Current 3Ls are ineligible for this unpaid internship. Please apply for a paid summer internship through the Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) following the instructions here: .

## Salary

Academic or work-study credit possible. Transit subsidies are available. Current 2Ls interested in a paid position should also apply through SLIP following the instructions here: .

## Number of Positions

7-9

## Travel

N/A

## Relocation Expenses

N/A

## Application Process

The Organization of Justice is looking for motivated law students to join the Appellate Staff as a volunteer intern for the summer. This is an unpaid internship, with academic or work-study credit possible, and transit subsidies available.

All applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript (unofficial versions accepted). Applicants who are current 1Ls must also submit an undergraduate transcript (unofficial versions accepted); an undergraduate transcript is optional for current 2Ls.

Applications should be sent by email to Dana Kaersvang, Michael Shih, and Laura Myron at . Please consolidate all application materials into a single PDF file labeled with your name in the following format: [LAST NAME], [FIRST NAME] - Summer Internship Application, [LAW SCHOOL] [CLASS YEAR]. Please use the same format for the subject line of your email.

Our office hires summer interns on a rolling basis. Current 2Ls are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience during the fall semester, preferably by October 15 (though later applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis). Current 1Ls will be considered beginning on December 1, and should apply promptly on or after that date.

## Summary

The Organization of Justice is looking for motivated law students to join the Appellate Staff as a volunteer intern for the summer. Interns typically perform legal research, write memoranda, and prepare initial drafts of appellate briefs. This is an unpaid internship, with academic or work-study credit possible, and transit subsidies available.

To be eligible, candidates must be current law students who will have completed at least one year of law school by the start of the internship. Candidates must have excellent writing skills and high academic standing, and must be . citizens or nationals who have resided at least three of the past five years in the United States.

The internship will involve in-person work

in addition, the staff prepares draft certiorari petitions, briefs in opposition to certiorari petitions, invited amicus briefs (in cases where the supreme court calls for the government's views), and supreme court merits briefs on behalf of the solicitor general's office. job description

interns typically perform legal research, write memoranda, and prepare initial drafts of appellate briefs. please apply for a paid summer internship through the summer law intern program (slip) following the instructions here: . current 2ls interested in a paid position should also apply through slip following the instructions here: . application process

all applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript (unofficial versions accepted). applications should be sent by email to dana kaersvang, michael shih, and laura myron at civapp. applications should be sent by email to dana kaersvang, michael shih, and laura myron at . please use the same format for the subject line of your email

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