Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

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Washington, DC

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

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_____ Division of Employment Law
_____ Division of Mineral Lease Management
_____ Division of Parks and Wildlife
_____ Division of Water Rights Litigation
_____ Office of Natural Resources Revenue

H1: Legal Internship Program at . Department of the Interior

H2: Gain Practical Experience in Environmental and Administrative Law

Organization: . Department of the Interior (DOI)

Department: Office of the Solicitor

Job Title: Legal Intern

Experience Level: Law students (2L, 3L) and recent law school graduates enrolled in graduate law programs

Salary: Unpaid, but eligible for Transit Subsidy Benefit Program

Semester: Summer

Application Schedule: August 1 - October 5

Location: Washington, . (HQ)

Organization Overview:
- Responsible for legal work of . DOI
- Nearly 200 practicing attorneys in HQ office and 300 attorneys nationwide
- Mission to conserve natural resources and protect public lands
- Works with bureaus such as National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and more
- Impact millions of people's lives

Job Description:
- Conduct legal research on environmental and administrative law issues, as well as Indian law
- Assist with complex civil litigation before administrative tribunals and federal courts
- Draft legal memoranda, briefs, and motions
- Participate in conference calls and strategy sessions with agency counsel and officials
- Opportunity to attend hearings and meetings in Washington, . area

Qualifications:
- Must be a student (undergraduate, public policy graduate, or law student)
- Good academic standing required
- Native American candidates strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply:
- Submit resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample as one consolidated PDF to ****
- Include desired semester and year in subject line
- Deadline: 11:59 . EST on closing date

Request for Consideration Form:
- Rank up to 4 locations for consideration
- Available to work part-time or full-time, in-person or virtually
- If ranking Washington, ., must also rank divisions/offices within HQ office

SEO Friendly Job Title: Legal Intern at . Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor

Bullet Points:
- Gain practical experience in environmental and administrative law
- Assist with complex civil litigation and legal research
- Opportunity to work with agencies and attend hearings in Washington, .
- Open to law students and recent law school graduates
- Native American candidates strongly encouraged to apply

H2: Program Application Schedule and Requirements

Application Schedule:
- Opening Date: August 1
- Closing Date: October 5
- Semester: Summer
- Year: 2L, 3L

Requirements:
- Must be a student (undergraduate, public policy graduate, or law student)
- Good academic standing required
- Native American candidates strongly encouraged to apply

H2: Organization Overview

Organization: . Department of the Interior (DOI)
- Responsible for legal work of DOI
- Mission to conserve natural resources and protect public lands
- Works with bureaus such as National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and more
- Impact millions of people's lives

Department: Office of the Solicitor
- Nearly 200 practicing attorneys in HQ office and 300 attorneys nationwide
- Diverse workload including extensive litigation and program counseling
- Unique responsibility to support programs benefiting American Indians and Alaska Natives

H2: Job Description

Job Title: Legal Intern
- Conduct legal research on environmental and administrative law issues, as well as Indian law
- Assist with complex civil litigation before administrative tribunals and federal courts
- Draft legal memoranda, briefs, and motions
- Participate in conference calls and strategy sessions with agency counsel and officials
- Opportunity to attend hearings and meetings in Washington, . area

H2: Qualifications and How to Apply

Qualifications:
- Must be a student (undergraduate, public policy graduate, or law student)
- Good academic standing required
- Native American candidates strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply:
- Submit resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample as one consolidated PDF to ****
- Include desired semester and year in subject line
- Deadline: 11:59 . EST on closing date

H2: Request for Consideration Form

Request for Consideration Form:
- Rank up to 4 locations for consideration
- Available to work part-time or full-time, in-person or virtually
- If ranking Washington, ., must also rank divisions/offices within HQ office

H2: Program Benefits

Salary: Unpaid, but eligible for Transit Subsidy Benefit Program

Semester: Summer

Location: Washington, . (HQ)

H2: Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination

- Native American candidates strongly encouraged to apply
- . Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

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