Law Student - Government in Seattle, WA

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Law Student - Government in Seattle, WA

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Job Title: Law Student Volunteer (Academic Year) at USAO Western District of Washington
Experience Level: Law school students with at least one year of completed coursework
Organization: USAO Western District of Washington
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: Uncompensated volunteer position
Number of Positions: 2+
Travel: Minimal travel within the district
Relocation Expenses: Not authorized

H1: Law Student Volunteer Externship at USAO Western District of Washington
H2: Join Our Team as a Law Student Volunteer Extern

Organization Overview:
- Hosts law student externs each academic term
- Preference for students from University of Washington School of Law and Seattle University School of Law
- Externs receive academic credits for their work
- In-person attendance required

Job Description:
- Work with Assistant . Attorneys in Civil and Criminal Divisions
- Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda
- Opportunity to work on a variety of civil and criminal cases
- May participate in preparations for and attend court hearings, depositions, and trials

Qualifications:
- Must have completed at least one year of law school
- Superior research and writing skills
- Detail oriented and committed to upholding justice and human rights
- United States citizen
- Must pass background investigation

Application Process:
- Submit cover letter, resume, academic transcript, and writing sample to
- Seattle University students must apply through the Law School's Externship Program
- University of Washington students can apply through SCS Online or directly via email
- Application deadlines vary by semester

Extern Applicants from Non-Seattle Area Law Schools:
- Follow your school's externship office procedures for applying
- Submit application and externship office placement requirements to at least three months prior to desired start date

Department Policies:
- Vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships
- The Department of Justice does not endorse organizations or groups disseminating this information

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