If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.
Students must have completed at least one full semester with an accredited law school at the beginning of the current academic term. Preference will be given to second and third-year law students.
This announcement is being reposted due to an administrative error on vacancy 25-INN-12709712-VLC. The Northern District of Indiana is currently soliciting applications for Voluntary Law Intern positions for the Summer and Fall 2025 Academic Year. The intention of the Law Internship Program is to introduce participants to the federal legal system and receive an introduction to federal procedures in both the civil and criminal settings. Interns will work with several different Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) over the course of the internship. Typical duties of the interns may include: Performing legal research and/or assisting with research projects; Drafting legal documents including motions, pleadings, or briefs; Assist in trial preparations; Observe court proceedings; and In limited instances, may be allowed to represent the government in routine hearings under the supervision of an AUSA before various federal courts. The primary goal of the program is to introduce interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills and above all, to enjoy their overall internship experience. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMATION: This is an open continuous announcement that is intended to continually solicit applications during the standard academic year. Applicants should timely submit their applications by the deadlines listed below to be considered for their desired semester of internship: Summer 2025 - April 11, 2025 Fall 2025 - May 30, 2025 Applicants will be asked to indicate which semester(s) they wish to be considered for when submitting their online application. Applications will be reviewed and referred based on the deadlines above and the applicant's selection(s) in the online questionnaire of the application process. Applicants will be notified when their applications have been reviewed/referred for further consideration. Conditions of Appointment: Compensation: This internship is not compensated. No matching contributions available. Work-study or academic credit may be available through a student's law school. Students must make any arrangements through their law school to receive any possible work-study or academic credit. Work Schedule: You must be able to work at least 10 hours per week for duration of internship (at least 135 hours spread over the entire semester). Work Location: If selected, you will be expected to work at the location designated in this vacancy announcement. This is NOT a remote-work position. Outside Employment Restriction: Interns are not permitted to work in a legal capacity - private or public- throughout the duration of the internship.