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SUMMARY:
The National Security Division's Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism (DOJ/OVT) is seeking Law Student Volunteers for the summer of 2026. This is an unpaid position, but academic credit or work study may be available if your school offers it. The deadline to apply for this position is November 1, 2025.
JOB TITLE:
Law Student Volunteer
H1: Join the Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism as a Law Student Volunteer for Summer 2026
H2: Help Victims of Overseas Terrorism as a Law Student Volunteer
BULLET POINTS:
- The **Members Only** is seeking Law Student Volunteers for Summer 2026
- DOJ/OVT provides support to . victims of overseas terrorism by helping them navigate foreign criminal justice systems and advocating for their voices to be heard around the world
- Intern projects include research, drafting documents, and assisting with presentations and supporting materials
- Internship opportunities are available both in-person and remotely, with a preference for in-person or hybrid options
- Academic year internships are part-time (16 hours/week minimum) or full-time (32 hours/week minimum), while summer internships are full-time (40 hours/week)
- Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited . law school and have taken at least one of the following courses: Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, or Constitutional Law
- Strong research and writing skills are required, and prior interest or experience in victims' issues is desired
- Application materials include a cover letter, resume with references, transcript, and writing sample
- The deadline to apply for the Summer 2026 position is November 1, 2025
- Multiple positions are available, and travel and relocation expenses are not covered
- The . Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer, and accommodations can be made for applicants with disabilities
SALARY INFORMATION:
- Unpaid position, but academic credit or work study may be available for those who qualify
EXPERIENCE INFORMATION:
- Open to all law students, joint degree, or . students
- Strong research and writing skills are required
- Prior interest or experience in victims' issues is desired but not required
- By the time of the internship, all applicants must have taken one or more of the following courses: Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, or Constitutional Law
- Additional courses addressing litigation, international law, conflicts of laws, or national security would also be helpful
SEO-FRIENDLY JOB TITLE:
Law Student Volunteer Summer 2026 - Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism
H1: Join the Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism as a Law Student Volunteer for Summer 2026
H2: Help Victims of Overseas Terrorism as a Law Student Volunteer
BOLD HEADLINES:
- Join the Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism as a Law Student Volunteer for Summer 2026
- Support . Victims of Overseas Terrorism as a Law Student Volunteer
- Intern with the National Security Division's Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism
- Gain Experience in International Legal Systems as a Law Student Volunteer
- Apply Now for the Summer 2026 Law Student Volunteer Position at DOJ/OVT
- Deadline to Apply: November 1, 2025
- Unpaid Position with Potential for Academic Credit or Work Study
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Accommodations Available for Applicants with Disabilities
