_____ Office of the Solicitor FOIA Office
STEP 3
You must complete this section to receive consideration for the internship program.
1. What is your desired location for the internship?
2. What type of internship are you interested in? (. environmental law, Indian law, general law, etc.)
3. What is your expected graduation date?
4. Are you available to work full-time during the requested internship period?
5. Please describe any relevant coursework or experience you have in environmental or administrative law.
6. Why are you interested in an internship with the . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor?
Legal Internship Program at . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor: Gain Practical Experience and Make a Difference in Conservation Law
- Salary information: Intern positions are without compensation, but are eligible to participate in the Transit Subsidy Benefit Program.
- Job title: Legal Intern at . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor
- Experience information: Applicants must be students with a strong interest in environmental and administrative law. Students must be in good academic standing and will be required to provide official documentation from their school. First-year, first-semester law students may apply after December 1 for internships the following summer.
Introduction:
- H1 friendly heading: "Join the Legal Internship Program at the . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor"
- H2 friendly heading: "Gain Practical Experience and Make a Difference in Conservation Law"
- Bold headline: "Intern with a Purpose: Legal Internship at . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor"
The . Department of the Interior (DOI) is responsible for the nation's premier conservation efforts, with a mission to protect and manage natural resources and cultural heritage. As part of this important work, the Office of the Solicitor is seeking talented and dedicated law students for their Legal Internship Program. With nearly 200 practicing attorneys at the headquarters office and over 300 attorneys nationwide, this is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and make a difference in conservation law.
Program Details:
- H2 friendly heading: "Program Application Schedule"
- Bold headline: "Apply Now: Legal Internship Program at . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor"
The Legal Internship Program is open for applications from March 1 to May 1 for the Fall semester. This opportunity is available for first, second, and third-year law students, as well as law school graduates enrolled in graduate law programs. Native American candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as the DOI has unique responsibilities in supporting programs for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Responsibilities:
- H2 friendly heading: "Diverse Workload and Valuable Experience"
- Bold headline: "Gain Hands-On Experience in Environmental and Administrative Law"
As a legal intern at the Office of the Solicitor, you will have the opportunity to participate in complex civil litigation before administrative tribunals and assist the Justice Department in litigating matters before federal courts. This includes conducting legal research on a variety of environmental and administrative law issues, as well as issues involving Indian law. You may also have the opportunity to attend hearings and meetings in the Washington . area. Additionally, you will assist with drafting legal memoranda, briefs, and motions, and participate in conference calls and strategy sessions with other agency counsel and officials.
Qualifications:
- H2 friendly heading: "Are You Eligible?"
- Bold headline: "Join Our Team: Requirements for Legal Internship at . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor"
To be eligible for the Legal Internship Program, applicants must be students enrolled at least half-time in undergraduate or graduate programs. All students must be in good academic standing and provide official documentation from their school. First-year, first-semester law students may apply after December 1 for internships the following summer.
Application Process:
- H2 friendly heading: "How to Apply"
- Bold headline: "Start Your Legal Career: Application Process for Legal Internship at . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor"
To apply, students must submit a consolidated PDF containing a resume with 2 professional or academic references, a completed Request for Consideration Fillable Form, a cover letter, copy of most recent transcript, and a writing sample. The application package should be submitted via email to **** with the year and semester in the subject line. The deadline for applications is 11:59 . Eastern Standard Time on the closing date.
Request for Consideration Form:
- H2 friendly heading: "Request for Consideration Form"
- Bold headline: "Choose Your Location: Request for Consideration Form for Legal Internship at . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor"
To be considered for the Legal Internship Program, applicants must complete the Request for Consideration Form. This includes ranking up to four locations for consideration, such as Washington ., Anchorage, Salt Lake City, and more. If Washington . is ranked, applicants must also rank the divisions/offices within the HQ Washington . Offices. This includes the Departmental FOIA Office, Division of General Law, Division of Indian Affairs, and more.
Deadline:
- H2 friendly heading: "Don't Miss Out"
- Bold headline: "Apply Now: Deadline for Legal Internship at . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor"
The complete application package, including all required documents, must be received by 11:59 . Eastern Standard Time on the closing date. Don't miss your chance to join the Legal Internship Program at the . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor.
Inclusion and Diversity:
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