What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2025 (Austin) position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Suite 334
Austin, TX 78701 - United States
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas is a component within the U.S. Department of Justice and serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency investigations within the District. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties among other things.
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.
Assignments include, but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. The interns become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the District Court, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, interns may attend depositions, meetings with agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings.
To be eligible for an internship, ALL of the following requirements must be met:
Law Student Status: Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to first-year (second semester), second-year, and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for law student volunteer positions. An eligible student is an individual who is enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctor Degree and is taking at least half-time academic course load in an accredited university.
Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen.
Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. This includes fingerprints, and a credit check.
Program start and end dates are negotiable, but we ask that our interns commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of service.
If you would like to apply for a volunteer internship, please send a single PDF file that consists of a (1) cover letter with location preference, (2) resume, and (3) law school transcript (official or unofficial) by e-mail to USATXW.STAFFING@usdoj.gov no later than Friday, January 17, 2025.
For more information, please visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/txw or send questions to USATXW.STAFFING@usdoj.gov.
Student Volunteer (uncompensated). The District will work with interns for law school academic credit.
