Volunteer Law Student Summer 2027

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeking volunteer law student interns for Summer 2027. Interns will be assigned to either the Criminal or Civil Division and may perform legal research, draft pleadings and responses, and prepare appellate briefs. Criminal Division interns assist attorneys throughout criminal prosecutions, including charging decisions, discovery, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencings, and habeas corpus actions. Civil Division interns assist with civil litigation, including discovery, depositions, pretrial hearings, and trials.

Practice areas include appellate litigation, civil litigation, criminal litigation, public integrity crimes, Indian Country crimes, violent and community crimes, organized crime, and the Asset Recovery Unit. The position is unpaid volunteer work. Selectees are not eligible for a benefits package, life insurance, retirement benefits (including the Thrift Savings Plan), long-term care insurance, or within-grade increases. Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Requirements

• Be an enrolled first-, second-, or third-year law student in good academic standing.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Meet half-time student enrollment requirements.
• Be a United States citizen or owe permanent allegiance to the United States.
• Be at least 16 years old.
• Submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with the application.
• Complete a satisfactory suitability review, including security forms, a credit report, and a fingerprint check.
• Sign the required Volunteer Participant Agreement if selected.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research.
• Draft pleadings and responses.
• Prepare appellate briefs.
• If assigned to the Criminal Division, assist attorneys with charging decisions, discovery, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencings, and habeas corpus actions.
• If assigned to the Civil Division, assist with discovery, depositions, pretrial hearings, and trials.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern