Law Student Volunteer (Summer 2025)

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.

Typical assignments for law student interns include, but are not limited to, researching legal issues; drafting/writing motions, responses, and various pleadings; providing trial support; interviewing witnesses; and assembling exhibits for trial. Interns are generally afforded extensive opportunities to attend trials, hearings, meetings, and other legal proceedings.

First-year (second semester) and second-year law students are eligible to apply. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions. A law intern must be a U.S. citizen and will be subjected to a pre-employment security background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office.

E-mailed applications are preferred and may be sent to daniel.krautheim@usdoj.gov

Attached to each e-mail should be a single pdf file consisting of: (1) cover letter (including availability); (2) resume; (3) law school transcript; and (4) a legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages)

Applications may also be mailed to:
U.S. Attorney's Office
Middle District of Alabama
131 Clayton Street, Montgomery, AL 36104

Point of Contact:
Daniel Krautheim (Human Resources Specialist)
Email: daniel.krautheim@usdoj.gov

Salary
Uncompensated

Uncompensated