The Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice invites you to apply for 2011 volunteer legal internships in the Criminal Division sections listed below. Criminal Division Volunteer Legal Interns assist Division attorneys on a variety of case-related work, including: evidence review, witness interviews, factual analysis, legal research, indictment drafting, plea negotiations, motion practice, trial preparation, and brief writing, among other tasks. Interns also may have the opportunity to attend hearings, trials, and arguments for appellate matters. Interns also may assist Division attorneys in drafting proposed legislation and changes to federal rules and sentencing guidelines. Interns are offered opportunities throughout the summer to attend D.C. outings to destinations such as the National Archives, the U.S. Supreme Court, D.C. Superior Court, the Library of Congress, and the Pentagon.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students, as well as law school graduates who are enrolled in graduate law programs (e.g., L.L.M. programs) at least half-time, may also serve as volunteer interns. Interns may work from 8 weeks (minimum) up to 6 months (maximum) during an academic semester or summer session. These positions are volunteer (without compensation) or may be used for work-study credit.
Interested law students should apply directly to the Criminal Division Section of their choice. Applications may be submitted to more than one Section.
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace, and the candidate(s) selected will be required to pass a drug test to screen for illegal drug use. Internship opportunities are also contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation adjudicated by the Department of Justice.
For additional information on the conditions of employment for legal interns, please go to Conditions of Employment webpage.
APPELLATE SECTION (APP) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION 905 Pennsylvania, Avenue, N.W. Room 1264 Washington, D.C. 20530 More Information: Appellate Volunteer Legal Intern Information Note:Applicants should e-mail (preferred) or fax a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample (10 pages or less), to App.Interns@usdoj.gov FAX: (202) 305-2121. Please do NOT send transcripts. |
ETHICS OFFICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION 1331 F Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 More Information: Summer Ethics Internship Information Note: Please send inquiries and application to robin.gold@usdoj.gov. |
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CAPITAL CASE UNIT (CCU) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION 1331 F Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 More Information: CCU Volunteer Legal Intern Information Note: Applicants should e-mail (preferred) or fax a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample (10 pages or less), and law school transcript to: jacabed.rodriguez-coss@usdoj.gov or jeffrey.kahan@usdoj.gov FAX:(202) 353-9779 |
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS (OEO) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION 1301 New York Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 More Information: OEO Volunteer Legal Intern Information Note: Please send your application to oeo.applications@usdoj.gov. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a copy of the most recent transcript. |
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CHILD EXPLOITATION AND OBSCENITY SECTION (CEOS) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION ATTN: CEOS Intern Coordinator 1400 New York Avenue, N.W. 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 More Information: CEOS Volunteer Legal Intern Webpage Note: If mailing application, do not use US Mail. Please use FedEx, UPS, DHL or other courier service. Email ceos.interns@usdoj.gov or fax applications to (202) 514-1793. |
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (OIA) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION 1301 New York Avenue N.W. 9th Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 More Information: OIA Volunteer Legal Intern Information Note: OIA hires legal interns and interns at the undergraduate and graduate level. |
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COMPUTER CRIME AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECTION (CCIPS) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION 1301 New York Avenue, N.W. 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 More Information: CCIPS Volunteer Legal Intern Webpage Note: Please send your application to ccips.interns@usdoj.gov or fax to (202) 514-6113 - ATTN: Intern Hiring Coordinator Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, a short or partial writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), three references, and law school transcript (when available). |
OFFICE OF OVERSEAS PROSECUTORIAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANT AND TRAINING (OPDAT) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION 1331 F Street N.W., 4th Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 More Information: OPDAT Employment Webpage |
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FRAUD SECTION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION 1400 New York Avenue, N.W. 4th Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 More Information: Fraud Volunteer Legal Intern Webpage Note: Applicants must submit, a cover letter, a resume, a short or partial writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), a list of three references and an unofficial law school transcript to: Minnie.Walker@usdoj.gov - ATTN: Minnie Walker, Intern Hiring Coordinator. |
ORGANIZED CRIME AND GANG SECTION (OCGS) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION 1301 New York Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 More Information: OCGS Intern Webpage Note: Please submit the following information via e-mail to OCGSInternet@usdoj.gov: Cover letter, resume, law school transcript (official or unofficial) and legal writing sample. |
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HUMAN RIGHTS AND SPECIAL PROSECUTIONS SECTION (HRSP) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION 1301 New York Avenue, N.W. 2nd Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 More Information:HRSP Volunteer Law Intern and Undergraduate Webpage Note: For legal internships, please submit via e-mail a cover letter (including dates available), resume, writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), transcript (official or unofficial), and three references, to HRSPInterns@usdoj.gov. |
PUBLIC INTEGRITY SECTION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION 1400 New York Avenue, N.W. 12th Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 More Information: PIN Volunteer Legal Intern Information Note: Applicants must submit via e-mail, a cover letter, a resume, a short or partial writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), a list of three references and an unofficial law school transcript to: danny.foster@usdoj.gov |
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NARCOTIC AND DANGEROUS DRUG SECTION (NDDS) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION 1400 New York Avenue, N.W. 11th Floor Washington, D.C. 20530 More Information : NDDS Volunteer Legal Intern Information Note: Please send applications to ndd.interns@usdoj.gov, or fax to Sue Bowman, Intern Hiring Coordinator at (202) 514-0483. |
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Lanny A. Breuer |
Assistant Attorney General |
Department of Justice Main Switchboard |
(202) 514-2000 |