What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Student Volunteer Fall 2025 position at U.S. Department of Justice?
The U.S. Marshals Service's (USMS) Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services and guidance to all headquarters and field components of the USMS. Legal matters addressed by OGC include issues related to judicial security, fugitive apprehension, prisoner transportation, asset seizure and forfeiture, government ethics, administrative law, and civil litigation.
USMS's OGC offers interns the opportunity to work closely with its attorneys, performing assignments similar to those the attorneys perform on a regular basis. Interns will receive substantive assignments in OGC's practice areas, including employment law, civil litigation, enforcement, and prisoner operations. Interns can expect to conduct research on novel legal issues; draft memoranda and pleadings, including motions for summary judgment; interact with agency officials; and perform other meaningful tasks as required. Internship Location: Arlington, VA (Crystal City).
First- and second-year law students; selectees must pass a suitability and background investigation.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript (official or unofficial), and writing sample (max. 10 pages) by May 9, 2025. We anticipate conducting virtual interviews.
Via Email:
USMSOGCintern@usdoj.gov
Work study credit (if available through law school)
