The U.S. Attorney's Office-District of Minnesota is seeking college interns (non-law student volunteers) for our Fall (2025), Schoolyear (2025-2026), and Spring (2026) Internship Program to assist in our mission. Start and end dates are negotiable but Fall and Spring Interns must commit to at least 8 weeks of service and school-year interns must commit to at least 10 hours per week. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
To be eligible for this internship ALL the following requirements must be met: Student Status: Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be college students. An eligible student is an individual who is enrolled in a college pursuing and Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degree and is taking at least half-time academic course load in an accredited university. Successful candidates must have outstanding academic records, superior writing and computer skills, and be in good academic standing at his/her university. Citizenship: Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States.) Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for a federal internship. Volunteer Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement (will be completed later during the security process if selected).
Interns will be assigned to one of the following divisions: Administrative Division: Supports all aspects of office operations including budget, human resources, IT systems, litigation support, procurement, and facilities management across two staffed locations. Civil Division: Handles a wide range of matters including: Defensive Litigation: Tort claims, employment discrimination, and prisoner lawsuits. Affirmative Civil Enforcement: Environmental protection, fair housing, health care fraud, and False Claims Act enforcement. Bankruptcy Litigation: Advocates for federal interests in bankruptcy cases. Financial Litigation: Collects restitution, fines, and assessments from federal cases. Criminal Division: Prosecutes federal crimes such as fraud, public corruption, immigration offenses, national security threats, violent crime, human trafficking, organized crime, and drug trafficking. Assignments for non-law student volunteers involve clerical tasks and other office support responsibilities that vary depending on the division assigned to. Duties may include clerical and administrative tasks, data tracking, document review, document organization, Information Technology support, greeting visitors, receptionist duties, and assisting with office events. Interns may also attend meetings and observe court proceedings. This opportunity provides meaningful exposure to the federal justice system and valuable mentorship from experienced legal professionals. Performs other related duties as assigned.