Government
Washington, DC
Law Student - Government in Washington, DC
Law Student
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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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