Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Government

Washington, DC

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Law Student

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Job Title: Law Student Volunteer (Fall 2025)

Job Responsibilities:
The Law Student Volunteer position falls within the Executive Office for . Attorneys and the Office of the . Attorneys. This role is part of the . Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, which is unique due to its dual function as both a local and federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. Interns will be involved in various legal processes and will have the opportunity to draft legal documents such as responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. Additionally, interns will gain exposure to the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and the local and federal rules of Appellate Procedure. The internship includes attending dispositions and meetings with agents, and observing court proceedings alongside attorneys. As interns gain experience, their responsibilities will expand, providing them with a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system and valuable mentorship from experienced litigators.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates eligible for this internship must be current second or third-year law students enrolled in an accredited law school pursuing a Juris Doctor degree. Applicants must have strong academic records, superior writing skills, and be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of or ranking in the top half of their class. Interns must be . citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States, which includes natives of American Samoa, Swains Island, and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Applicants must also meet age and enrollment requirements, including being at least 16 years old and meeting half-time student enrollment requirements.

Salary Information:
These internship positions are unpaid. However, students may have the opportunity to earn academic credit for their work, subject to approval from their school's placement office. No benefits package is authorized for this position.

Additional Information:
The internship is part of an unpaid Fall Internship Program that runs from August 21, 2025, to December 12, 2025. The . Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia provides an equal employment opportunity environment and does not discriminate based on various factors including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Candidates must pass a drug test and background investigation as part of the employment conditions. All academic qualifications must be from an accredited institution recognized by the . Department of Education, and foreign education must be accompanied by a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Application Process:
To apply, candidates must submit a complete application package by July 1, 2025. Required documents include an online occupational questionnaire, a resume detailing relevant experience, an unofficial transcript or proof of current enrollment, and a cover letter outlining the candidate's interest in the internship. Veterans' preference documentation is required if applicable. Applications are encouraged to be submitted online via the USAJOBS platform. After submission, candidates can track their application status online.

Next Steps:
Applicants will be notified of the recruitment process outcomes after each stage. A final job offer is expected within 80 days after the announcement's closing date, contingent on the successful completion of a suitability and security background check, including a credit check and drug test.