Legal Internship Program, Summer 1L

Part-time

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Legal Internship Program, Summer 1L
Program Application Schedule
Opening Date: December 1
Closing Date: January 15
Semester: Summer
Year: 1L

The Office of the Solicitor, now known as the Office of the Solicitor for the . Department of the Interior (DOI), is seeking talented, dedicated law students for their Legal Internship Program. This program offers practical experience advising agencies on the legal aspects of their mission, as well as participating in complex civil litigation before administrative tribunals or assisting the Justice Department in litigating matters before federal courts. The program is open to 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. Native American candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as the Office has unique responsibilities to support the Department’s programs to benefit American Indians and Alaska Natives. 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.

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

Qualifications:

- Must be a student enrolled at least half-time
- Must be in good academic standing and provide official documentation from their school
- First-year, first-semester law students may apply after December 1 for internships the following summer

Application Process:

- Submit a resume with 2 professional or academic references
- Complete the Request For Consideration Fillable Form and designate locations/organizations for which you wish to be considered
- Write a cover letter addressed to “To Whom It May Concern”
- Provide a copy of your most recent transcript (official or unofficial)
- Include a writing sample of no more than 3 pages

All documents should be submitted as one consolidated PDF via email to . Please include the YEAR and SEMESTER in the subject line. The deadline for applications is 11:59 . Eastern Standard Time (EST) on January 15.

Responsibilities and Opportunities:

- Conduct legal research on a variety of environmental and administrative law issues, as well as issues involving Indian law
- Draft legal memoranda, briefs, and motions
- Assist with discovery in active federal cases
- Participate in conference calls and strategy sessions with other agency counsel, including Justice Department lawyers and agency officials
- Attend hearings and meetings in the Washington, . area

Locations:

- 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

Please rank up to 4 locations in order of preference. If Washington, . is ranked, applicants must also rank the divisions/offices they would like to be considered for within the headquarters office.

Washington, . Divisions/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

Important Dates:

- Opening Date: December 1
- Closing Date: January 15
- Semester: Summer
- Year: 1L

By participating in the Legal Internship Program, students will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in environmental and administrative law, as well as Indian law. They will also have the chance to work with and learn from experienced attorneys and participate in important legal matters affecting the lives of millions of people. This program is a great opportunity for law students to gain practical experience and contribute to the mission of DOI, the Nation's premier conservation agency.

Eligible for participation in the Transit Subsidy Benefit Program.

Legal research, legal writing, drafting memoranda and briefs, conducting legal analysis, participating in strategy sessions, attending hearings and meetings, communication, attention to detail, time management

Must be a student enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate or graduate program, or a law school graduate enrolled in a graduate law program at least half-time. Must be in good academic standing.

Submit a resume, completed Request for Consideration Fillable Form, cover letter, copy of most recent transcript, and a writing sample (no more than 3 pages) as one consolidated PDF to . Include the YEAR and SEMESTER in the subject line.

Qualification and Experience Must be a student enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate or graduate program, or a law school graduate enrolled in a graduate law program at least half-time. Must be in good academic standing.

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