Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Government

Washington, DC

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Law Student

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Law Student Volunteer, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section

Job Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of a law intern working in the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) include engaging in cutting-edge legal issues related to computer and intellectual property crime, cryptocurrency, and electronic evidence. Interns will:
- Conduct research on novel legal issues.
- Draft documents for active cases.
- Analyze policy proposals.
- Assist in drafting Section publications.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the internship must be enrolled in an accredited law school. They should have:
- A strong academic background.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- An interest in criminal justice.
- Experience with or interest in computers, telecommunications networks, or other emerging technologies.

Interns are required to have completed at least one year of law school. Summer interns must commit to working full-time for at least eight weeks, while academic semester interns must commit to at least 30 hours per week through a formal externship program.

All internships are unpaid, and due to the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must pass a background check before a formal internship offer is extended.

Salary Information:
There is no salary information available for this position as all internships are unpaid.

Application Process:
Applicants must submit a PDF file via email to ****, including:
1. A cover letter specifying the weeks and days available to work.
2. Resume.
3. Writing sample not exceeding 8 pages.
4. List of three references.
5. If available, an official or unofficial law school transcript.

Applicants should indicate whether they are applying for the Summer, Fall, or Spring internship. Cover letters should be addressed to the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Attn: CCIPS Intern Hiring Committee, 1301 New York Avenue NW, Sixth Floor, Washington, . 20005. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Application Timetable:
- Applications for Summer internships must be submitted by January 15.
- Applications for Fall internships must be submitted by June 30.
- Applications for Spring internships must be submitted by September 15.

Number of Positions:
Multiple

Department Policies:
This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice does not endorse the dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement by other organizations or groups.

Updated: May 27, 2025