Law Student - Government in Portland, ME

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Portland, ME

Law Student - Government in Portland, ME

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Job Title: Law Student Volunteer Intern- Academic Semester
Organization: USAO District of Maine
Department: United States Attorney's Office
Job ID: 25-ME-001-INTERN
Location: Portland, ME 04101 - United States
Salary: Uncompensated, academic credit available if arranged through law school
Number of Positions: 1
Travel: No travel required
Relocation Expenses: Not authorized

About the Organization:
- Investigates and prosecutes federal crimes
- Represents the interests of the United States in criminal and civil cases
- Active in asset forfeiture proceedings and the collection of fines and judgments

Job Description:
- Assist in prosecution and defense of criminal and civil cases in District Court and . Court of Appeals
- Conduct legal research and write motions and briefs
- Observe hearings and trials
- Assemble exhibits for trial

Qualifications:
- First-year (second semester), second-year, and third-year law students
- Must be a . citizen
- Background investigation required
- Minimum of 8 to 10 weeks required during Fall or Spring semester, with a minimum of 18 hours per week

Application Process:
- University of Maine School of Law students should apply through the internship office
- All other applicants should email cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to Danielle Farr, Human Resource Specialist
- Applications accepted October 1st-20th for Spring semester and June 1st-20th for Fall semester

Headings:
- About the Organization
- Job Description
- Qualifications
- Application Process

Bold Headlines:
- Law Student Volunteer Intern- Academic Semester
- Hiring Organization: USAO District of Maine
- Uncompensated Salary, Academic Credit Available
- 1 Position Available
- No Travel Required, No Relocation Expenses

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maine is seeking a Law Student Volunteer Intern for the upcoming academic semester. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in both criminal and civil cases, as well as the chance to work with federal agencies and participate in high-profile cases. Interested candidates should apply by October 20th for the Spring semester and June 20th for the Fall semester.

About the Organization:
- Investigates and prosecutes federal crimes
- Represents the interests of the United States in criminal and civil cases
- Active in asset forfeiture proceedings and the collection of fines and judgments

Job Description:
- Assist in prosecution and defense of criminal and civil cases in District Court and . Court of Appeals
- Conduct legal research and write motions and briefs
- Observe hearings and trials
- Assemble exhibits for trial

Qualifications:
- First-year (second semester), second-year, and third-year law students
- Must be a . citizen
- Background investigation required
- Minimum of 8 to 10 weeks required during Fall or Spring semester, with a minimum of 18 hours per week

Application Process:
- University of Maine School of Law students should apply through the internship office
- All other applicants should email cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to Danielle Farr, Human Resource Specialist
- Applications accepted October 1st-20th for Spring semester and June 1st-20th for Fall semester

H1 Heading: Law Student Volunteer Intern- Academic Semester at USAO District of Maine
H2 Heading: Gain Hands-On Experience in Federal Prosecution and Defense Cases

Bullet Points:
- Assist in prosecution and defense of criminal and civil cases
- Conduct legal research and write motions and briefs
- Observe hearings and trials
- Assemble exhibits for trial
- Minimum of 8 to 10 weeks required during Fall or Spring semester
- No travel required, no relocation expenses
- First-year (second semester), second-year, and third-year law students eligible
- . citizenship and background investigation required
- Applications accepted October 1st-20th for Spring semester and June 1st-20th for Fall semester