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Government
Washington, DC, United States
Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2024
Law Student
Company Review
Full-time
No
## Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year The Department of Justice is seeking Law Student Volunteers to work with the Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS) for the academic year. MLARS leads the Department's asset forfeiture and anti-money laundering enforcement efforts and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. ### Job Description Law Student Volunteers will work directly with MLARS trial attorneys on issues relating to asset forfeiture, money laundering, kleptocracy and criminal violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and IEEPA. Assignments may include legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, analyzing policy issues, and drafting section publications. Volunteers may also participate in local section-sponsored training and training programs offered by the Department. ### Qualifications Applicants must be in their first year of law school (second semester) or beyond and must possess: - A strong academic background - Excellent research, writing, and communication skills - A strong interest in criminal law, particularly in the areas of asset forfeiture, money laundering, or financial investigations Because of the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must pass a background check before a formal offer for an internship can be extended. ### Salary Volunteer (without compensation). Academic or work-study credit possible. ### Travel None. ### Application Process Applicants should submit a cover letter (including dates available and reasons for applying to MLARS), resume, transcript (official or unofficial), a brief writing sample (no more than 10 pages), and two references via e-mail to . Please include your name and "Law Student Volunteer Application" in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and will generally be conducted by telephone. Offers will be made on a rolling basis. The deadline for Fall 2024 applications is May 1st, 2024. The deadline for Spring 2024 applications is October 1st, 2023. The deadline for Summer 2024 applications for 2L's is November 1, 2023 and for 1L's is December 1, 2023. ### Number of Positions Multiple.
Academic or work-study credit possible
Legal research, Drafting pleadings and motions, Analyzing policy issues, Drafting section publications
First year of law school (second semester) or beyond
Submit via e-mail a cover letter (including dates available and reasons for applying to MLARS), resume, transcript (official or unofficial), a brief writing sample (no more than 10 pages), and two references. Application materials should be e-mailed to . Please include your name and "Law Student Volunteer Application" in the subject line.
Qualification and Experience Law Student in First year of law school (second semester) or beyond
Legal
Apr 08, 2024
Jul 22, 2024
Qualification and ExperienceLaw Student in First year of law school (second semester) or beyond
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