What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Student Volunteer, Academic Semester position at U.S. Department of Justice?
East Tower, 6th Floor
Portland, ME 04101 - United States
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maine investigate and prosecute federal crimes and represent the interests of the United States in both criminal and civil cases and matters in U.S. District Court, as well as in the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Criminal attorneys investigate and prosecute federal criminal violations of many types, including: terrorism, computer crime, fraud, public corruption, drug trafficking, organized crime, civil rights violations, money laundering, and violent crimes. Civil attorneys provide representation to various federal agencies in both affirmative and defensive litigation. Civil attorneys are also active in asset forfeiture proceedings and the collection of fines and judgments.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Law Student Volunteer Interns assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Law Student Volunteer Interns can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments, investigations and appellate briefs; to assemble exhibits for trial; and to observe hearings and trials on which they are working or in which they are interested.
First-year (second semester), second-year and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. A minimum of 8 to 10 weeks are required for the internship during either the Fall or Spring semester with a minimum of 18 hours per week.
Students attending the University of Maine School of Law should apply directly through the internship office at the law school. All other applicants should send an email attaching a cover letter, resume and law school transcript to the attention of Danielle Farr, Human Resource Specialist Contractor- Danielle.farr@usdoj.gov. Applications are accepted starting October 1st through October 20th each year for the Spring Semester and June 1st through June 20th for the Fall Semester. Additional information regarding the District of Maine USAO can be found at their website: www.justice.gov/usao/me/
Uncompensated. Academic credit available if arranged by the student through the law school.
