Law Student - Government in Seattle, WA

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Law Student - Government in Seattle, WA

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The United States Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington is seeking law student volunteers for the upcoming academic year. This is an opportunity for law students to gain hands-on experience in a professional legal setting while receiving academic credit. The externship program is held from August to June, with a preference for students from the University of Washington School of Law and Seattle University School of Law. The program requires in-person attendance and offers the potential for involvement in a variety of civil and criminal cases.

H1: Law Student Volunteer Externship with USAO Western District of Washington
H2: Gain Hands-On Legal Experience and Academic Credit

Organization: USAO Western District of Washington
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: Uncompensated
Number of Positions: 2+
Travel: Minimal travel within the district
Relocation Expenses: Not provided

About the Organization:
- The United States Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Law student externs receive academic credits from their respective law schools
- Preference for students from University of Washington School of Law and Seattle University School of Law
- Externs work with Assistant . Attorneys in the Civil and Criminal Divisions under the guidance of AUSA Field Supervisors
- Opportunities to work on a variety of civil and criminal cases, including legal research and drafting legal memoranda
- Potential for involvement in discovery conferences, depositions, mediations, court hearings, witness interviews, and trials

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

Application Process:
- Applications must include a cover letter, resume, academic transcript, and writing sample
- Seattle University students must apply through the Law School's Externship Program
- University of Washington students can apply through SCS Online or via email
- Non-Seattle area law school students must follow their school's externship office procedures and submit their application at least three months prior to the start of the externship

Department Policies:
- Vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships
- The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination of information in this announcement
- The United States Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This is a valuable opportunity for law students to gain practical experience in a professional legal setting and receive academic credit. Apply now to join the team at USAO Western District of Washington and make a difference in the pursuit of justice.

Jun 18, 2025
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