What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2025 position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Burlington, VT 05402 - United States
The United States Attorney's Office, District of Vermont, is located in Burlington, Vermont. The office has approximately 24 Assistant United States Attorneys and 28 support staff who work within its criminal and civil divisions. The criminal division investigates and prosecutes many types of federal offenses, from drug crimes to economic fraud. The civil division both defends lawsuits brought against the United States or its employees and pursues affirmative civil enforcement actions directed at civil fraud and civil rights violations. Our office has a friendly and talented staff, an outstanding relationship with the courts, and enjoys excellent professional working relationships with federal and state agencies.
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.
Student interns are afforded the opportunity to participate in the wide range of work performed by our Assistant United States Attorneys in both the criminal and civil divisions. Intern assignments can include assisting in trial preparation, participating in witness interviews or civil depositions, and legal research and writing. Summer interns are also strongly encouraged to observe hearings and trials in the District Court. Additionally, the program will include intern attendance at weekly AUSA “brown bag” lunch trainings with speakers on a variety of topics. As a result, the interns become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and the local rules of practice for the Vermont United States District Court.
Students must be first-year (second semester), second-year, or third-year law students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Residency Requirement: For a total of three years (not necessarily consecutive years) of the past five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the United States; 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a federal or military employee serving overseas. The Residency Requirement ensures an adequate background investigation can be completed. Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the Office, all offers to candidates are conditioned upon the successful completion of a required background investigation. Interns are not permitted to work in a legal capacity - private or public - during the internship.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis prior to the application deadline. Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, references and your most recent academic transcript to:
USAVT.Employment@usdoj.gov
or
Benjamin M. Gerace, HRS
United States Attorney's Office
P.O. Box 570
Burlington, Vermont 05402-0570
This is a volunteer position and is uncompensated. Work-study or academic credit may be available through a student's law school. Students must make arrangements through their law school.
