Description: The Office of General Counsel of the Marshall Space Flight Center is a staff office reporting directly to the Center Director. The staff consists of 9 attorneys, 4 paralegals, and 2 support personnel. and is directed by the Chief Counsel who is responsible for developing local policy and procedures Its role is to actively provide the Center with in-house legal counsel on all matters of law and legal policy in connection with the Center's operations.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The NASA program hires interns when possible and the law clerks perform research/reviews in various areas of law relative to NASA.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter and resume

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Spring

Alabama
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the General Counsel

Contact: Mr. Craig Cornwell
Acting Assistant Regional Attorney
U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the General Counsel
4121 Carmichael Road
Suite 205 Sterling Center
Montgomery, AL 36106

Phone: 334-279-3650
FAX: 334-279-3660

Description: This is a federal government law office that counsels for the agencies within the United States Department of Agriculture.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: This office offers placement for anyone willing to work salary free for as much as they would like and who needs the experience of working in an Agricultural Law environment doing general office duties and some research work.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities: X
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Agricultural Law

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover Letter and resume

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

Alaska
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Pacific Region-Juneau Office

Contact: Mr. Robert A. Maynard
Office of Regional Counsel
U.S. Department of Agriculture Pacific Region-Juneau Office
PO Box 21628
Juneau, AK 99802-1628

Phone: 907-586-8826
FAX:

Description: The Juneau office is a federal agency field office providing legal support to the U.S. Forest Service. Areas of work include major litigation over Tongass National Forest timber sales, Exxon Valdez Oil spill restoration, regulation of fish and wildlife harvest, regulation of mining and enforcement of law and regulations governing the use of national forest lands.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns perform discovery, legal research and writing and other law clerk tasks. An intern can expect to work intensively on major legal issues and controversies that are relevant to public lands, natural resources and government contract practice in government, public interest and public sectors. Each intern is assigned to an experienced attorney who serves as a mentor and supervisor.

Approximate Number of Positions: 3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Land Use, Public Lands Policy

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter and Writing Sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring:
Summer: March

Arizona
Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Regional Counsel

Contact: Ms. Kathleen M. Mucerino
Attorney
Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Regional Counsel
3225 North Central Avenue
Suite 305
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Phone: 602-640-4742
FAX: 602-640-4744

Description: The Office of the Regional Counsel provides legal representation for the Department of Veterans Affairs facilities located in Arizona, New Mexico, and Las Vegas.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are an appreciated asset in this office. They provide the intern with a variety of experiences in many areas of the law, but concentrating on Medical Malpractice and Federal Employment Law. Each intern's experiences are different depending upon the types of cases in the office. They may assist with interviews, report writing, etc.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1/semester

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits: X
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume

Deadlines:
Fall: previous smstr
Spring: previous smstr
Summer: previous smstr

Arizona
Immigration and Naturalization Service

Contact: Ms. Patricia M. Vroom
District Counsel
Immigration and Naturalization Service
2035 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone: 602-379-4007
FAX: 602-379-3845

Description: U.S. Immigration is a federal agency charged with enforcing the nation's immigration laws.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns receive law school credit and must be sponsored by their schools. There is no stipend available.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: Immigration Law

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 1

Other Information:

California
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
501 West Ocean Boulevard
# 4470
Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone: 562-980-4080
FAX: 562-980-4084

Description: The mission of NOAA is to conserve and manage living marine resources at the domestic and international level, with emphasis on building sustainable fisheries, recovering protected species, and sustaining healthy coastal ecosystems.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work primarily with the prosecuting attorney for statutes involving the protection of marine resources, and may also work with attorneys on fisheries management and resource damage assessment issues.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1/smstr

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring: November
Summer: March

California
U.S. Customs Service
Office of the Associate Chief Counsel

Contact: Ms. Mary Cupp
Associate Chief Counsel
U.S. Customs Service Office of the Associate Chief Counsel
One World Trade Center
Suite 741 P.O. Box 32709
Long Beach, CA 90832-2709

Phone: 562-980-3141
FAX: 562-980-3152

Description: They are a federal legal office engaged in preparing legal opinions, drafting and reviewing legislation and writing litigation reports in the areas of administrative law, enforcement law and trade law.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: At present, this office has only limited involvement with hiring interns, and nearly all of them have been in unpaid positions that earn interns credit hours toward their law degree. As funding continues to decline in the federal arena, the only opportunities that they can offer would be unpaid experience in exchange for credit hours.

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: March 1
Summer: May 1

California
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Contact:
Legal Internship Coordinator
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
5670 Wilshire Boulevard
11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Phone: 323-965-3998
FAX:

Description: The SEC administers and enforces the federal securities laws. The Commission regulates the nation's securities markets, brokerage firms, investment companies and investment advisors. The Commission also prescribes requirements for companies issuing stock or other securities.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work a minimum of eight weeks between 20 and 40 hours per week performing research and writing on investigations.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities: X
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: Trial Advocacy

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: $15 per hour summer only

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, writing sample and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 15
Spring: October 15
Summer: February 15

Other Information:

California
Department of the Interior
Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
Department of the Interior Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance
1111 Jackson Street
Suite 520
Oakland, CA 94607

Phone: 415-427-1477
FAX: 415-744-4121

Description: OEPC provides National and Regional leadership and direction in the coordination and development of environmental policy and program evaluation. It provides for a coordinated and unified approach and response to environmental issues that affect multiple bureaus in order to ensure that the Department speaks as one entity with respect to those issues. OPEC provides independent environmental and technical advice to the Secretary.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The OEPC internship usually lasts for 6 - 12 months; 24 hours per week. The internship provides interns (legal and non-legal) an opportunity to work on current local, state, and regional issues with access to policy meetings.

Approximate Number of Positions: 5

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter and resume

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

California
National Labor Relations Board
Region 32

Contact: Mr. Ralph Muller
Deputy Regional Attorney
National Labor Relations Board Region 32
1301 Clay Street
Suite 300 N
Oakland, CA 94612

Phone: 510-637-3266
FAX: 510-637-3315

Description: The NLRB is an administrative federal agency which administers and enforces the National Labor Relations Act which is the primary federal statute governing labor relations in the private sector.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns investigate unfair labor practice charges, conduct NLRB elections and perform legal research and writing.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4 per year

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: March1

Other Information:

California
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Contact: Mr. Carl Korman
District Counsel
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
1325 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: 916-557-5297
FAX: 916-557-5118

Description: The Corps of Engineers functions as a subset of the Army, specializing in construction, civil works and engineering.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns assist staff attorneys with various areas of government/ agency issues. Areas of law include Environmental Law, Contracts, Labor/Employment, and Administrative Law.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Varies

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

California
Office of the U.S. Attorney
Southern District of California

Contact:
Intern Coordinator
Office of the U.S. Attorney Southern District of California
880 Front Street
Room 6293
San Diego, CA 92101-8893

Phone: 619-557-7835
FAX: 619-235-2757

Description: The U.S. Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer for all federal crimes committed within his or her federal judicial district. This office is one of the ten largest in the nation and employs approximately 101 Assistant U.S. Attorneys.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The extern program allows students who have completed at least one and a half semesters of law school to work full time for one semester in the U.S. Attorney's Office. During the externship the law student will be assigned to work with several experienced Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Students may work in the Civil or Criminal Division. If law students are not from San Diego they are offered externships in the spring and fall only.

Approximate Number of Positions: 15

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Constitutional Law

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and 5-10 page writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: April 30
Spring: October 15
Summer: February 15

California
Federal Public Defender
Northern District of California

Contact: Mr. Eric R. Krebs
Chief Research and Writing Attorney
Federal Public Defender Northern District of California
450 Golden Gate Avenue
19th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone: 415-436-7700
FAX: 415-436-7706

Description: The Federal Public Defender represents indigent defendants accused of Federal crimes in the Northern District of California. This work involves a caseload which consists of a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns have the opportunity to work with several different attorneys during the course of their internship. Work assignments include assisting at felony and misdemeanor trials, drafting research memoranda and pretrial motions, assisting in factual development and witness interviews and drafting appeals. Interns may also have the opportunity to try cases on the petty offense calendar.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Constitutional Law and Criminal Procedure

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount: Dependent on Funding

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, writing sample, references, and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall: July 15
Spring: December 15
Summer: February

California
National Labor Relations Board-Region 20

Contact: Mr. Robert J. Buffin
Deputy Regional Attorney
National Labor Relations Board-Region 20
901 Market Street
Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94103-1735

Phone: 415-356-5154
FAX: 415-356-5156

Description: The NLRB is the federal agency charged with enforcement and administration of the National Labor Relations Act.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: In supervision of staff attorneys, interns are given the opportunity to work on actual case assignments. Interns interview witnesses, observe elections, draft pleadings and motions, and research and write on a wide variety of issues. Both paid and unpaid positions are available.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities: Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2LL

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Summer Only

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample and Transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: March1

California
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Contact: Mr. Lance Cantor
District Counsel
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
50 Fremont Street
Suite 3900
San Francisco, CA 94105

Phone: 415-545-5980
FAX: 415-545-5974

Description: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is a bureau of the Treasury Department. The Office's principal function is the supervision of the national banking system. A staff of over 1,800 bank examiners performs the statutorily required examinations of all banks subject to the Comptroller's supervision.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns research and prepare memoranda and letters on various laws and regulations applicable to supervision and regulation of nationally chartered banks. Laws include the National Bank Act , Federal Reserve Act, and the FDIC Act. They also assist senior attorneys on research projects (such as surveying state laws) on ongoing investigations.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities: X
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Banking-related legislation, litigation, consumer law.

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Varies

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March 15

California
Office of the Solicitor
U.S. Department of Labor

Contact: Ms. Theresa S. Gee
Trial Attorney
Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of Labor
71 Stevenson Street
Suite 1110
San Francisco, CA 94105

Phone: 415-975-4489
FAX: 415-975-4495

Description: The Office of the Solicitor litigates cases on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor and enforces all federal labor statutes.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: This office generally hires approximately four legal interns from law schools for the summer. The position is voluntary and unpaid. The interns work closely with the attorney assigning the work, and are exposed to each of the statute areas which the Department enforces.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: May 1

California
U.S. Attorneys Office
Northern District of California

Contact:
Senior Law Clerk
U.S. Attorneys Office Northern District of California
450 Golden Gate Avenue
Box 36055
San Francisco, CA 94044

Phone: 415-436-7200
FAX: 415-436-7234

Description: The criminal division of the U.S. Attorneys Office persecutes crimes under Federal Statutes.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Law Clerks are given considerable responsibility and are expected to perform all the tasks that an attorney in the office would undertake in the prosecution of criminal cases. Law clerks are given their own caseload of ten to twenty misdemeanor criminal cases including traffic cases, theft of government property, forgery, and Social Security fraud. Law clerks are supervised by an Assistant U.S. Attorney and the senior law clerk and are given extensive research and writing projects in addition to their own caseload.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcript, writing sample and references.

Deadlines:
Fall: June 1
Spring: October 20
Summer: March 1

California
U.S. Customs Service
Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel

Contact: Mr. Gary Graff
Assistant Chief Counsel
U.S. Customs Service Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel
555 Battery Street
Suite 116
San Francisco, CA 94111

Phone: 415-782-9470
FAX: 415-705-1653

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: March 1
Summer: May 1

California
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region IX
Office of Regional Counsel

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region IX Office of Regional Counsel
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-744-1080
FAX: 415-744-1041

Description: The Office of Regional Counsel is one of EPA's ten regional offices. Based in San Francisco, the office's jurisdiction covers the state of California, Arizona, Hawaii and Nevada, as well as several Pacific Island territories. The primary focus of the office is on enforcement matters where attorneys work closely with scientific staff to develop cases for civil, administrative and criminal enforcement.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are accepted on a year round basis. Students work closely with attorneys performing research and writing assignments and assisting attorneys in preparation for litigation. Students must have completed their first year of law school. Sometimes funding is available for summer clerks. Application review begins in January for summer positions and continues until positions are filled. They prefer first or second year students for summer positions and second and third year students for school year positions.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2-6

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, Writing Sample, References and Transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Early Spring

California
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Contact: Mr. William R. Tamayo
Regional Attorney
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
901 Market Street
Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94103

Phone: 415-356-5040
FAX: 415-356-5046

Description: The EEOC is a federal agency that enforces the federal anti-discrimination laws in employment.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Law students assist attorneys during spring, summer, and fall in drafting pleadings, legal research. and investigation.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2-3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Employment Discrimination

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample, and 3 references.

Deadlines:
Fall: June 30
Spring: December 14
Summer: February 28

Other Information:

California
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Contact: Ms. Jennifer Scafe
Staff Attorney
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
44 Montgomery Street
Suite 2600
San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone: 415-705-2500
FAX: 415-705-2501

Description: The San Francisco District office of the SEC offers internships in the Division of Enforcement which is charged with protecting investors and enforcing federal securities laws.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work with enforcement staff on a broad range of projects, including investigation of industry and issuer practices and litigation of civil enforcement actions.

Approximate Number of Positions: 3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities: X
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Civil Procedure

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Depends on Funding

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall: April
Spring: October
Summer: October

Other Information:

Colorado
Department of Agriculture
Office of the General Counsel

Contact: Ms. Diane M. Connolly
Deputy Regional Attorney
Department of Agriculture Office of the General Counsel
P.O. Box 25005
Denver, CO 80225-0005

Phone: 303-275-5555
FAX: 303-275-5557

Description: The Office of the General Counsel provides in-house legal counsel to USDA client agencies. A major client agency is the Forest Service.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work for credit or experience in a wide variety of legal areas pertaining to Forest Service programs on National Forest Service Lands.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1-3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: Water law, public lands law.

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer:

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

Colorado
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

Contact: Ms. Sheryl Josephson
Deputy Regional Attorney
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
600 17th Street
Suite 700 North Tower Dominion Plaza
Denver, CO 80202-5433

Phone: 303-844-3551
FAX: 303-844-6249

Description: The NLRB is an independent federal agency established to enforce the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRA forbids employers or unions from interfering with employee's rights to engage in union or protected concerted activities.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Intern duties include legal research and writing; assisting in processing representation cases; conducting NLRB elections; investigating challenged ballots and objections to elections; investigating unfair labor practices; and taking affidavits.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and Student Volunteer Service Agreement

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Colorado
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

Contact: Mr. John Dulles
Regional Director
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
1700 Broadway
Suite 710
Denver, CO 80290

Phone: 303-866-1040
FAX:

Description: The Commission is a federal agency that is an independent, bipartisan, fact finding forum to address civil rights issues and make recommendations to Congress.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns perform legal research and writing in preparation of reports to Congress and the executive branch.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: Legal Research and writing

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

Colorado
U.S. Department of Justice
Environmental Enforcement Section

Contact: Mr. Robert Homiak
Senior Attorney
U.S. Department of Justice Environmental Enforcement Section
999 18th Street
Suite 945
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-312-7353
FAX: 303-312-7331

Description: The Environmental Enforcement Section of the Department of Justice conducts civil litigation on behalf of EPA and other federal agencies.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work on a non-paid basis but may receive credit from their law schools. Interns assist attorneys with case development and litigation activities.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Civil Procedure

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

Colorado
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Contact: Ms. Merrily S. Archer
Trial Attorney
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
303 East 17th Avenue
Suite 510
Denver, CO 80203

Phone: 303-866-1382
FAX: 303-866-1375

Description: The Legal Unit of the Denver District Office of the EEOC serves two functions. First the Unit prosecutes violations of Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, and the EPA against private employers in a six state region. The Unit also serves as in-house counsel to the District Director.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The EEOC's intern program has two objectives for law interns that include gaining familiarity with the federal civil practice and to enhance litigation skills, and to become acquainted with the EEOC administrative process through participation and observation.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2-3/smstr

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter and resume.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Delaware
U.S. Attorneys for the District of Delaware

Contact: Mr. Rudolph Contreras
Assistant U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorneys for the District of Delaware
1007 N. Market Street
Suite 700 PO Box 2046
Wilmington, DE 19899-2046

Phone: 302-573-6277
FAX: 302-573-6220

Description: The U.S. Attorneys for the District of Delaware are the federal prosecutors in the criminal and civil division.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: This office offers a summer law internship which allows students to work 40 hours per week in a program that includes field trips and guest speakers touching upon law enforcement. Interns assist in research and drafting in federal civil and criminal actions.

Approximate Number of Positions: 3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: TOA, Employment Discrimination, Civil Rights

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February

Other Information:

District of Columbia
Air Force General Counsel and Special Counsel

Contact: Col James Rowe
Military Assistant
Air Force General Counsel and Special Counsel
SAF/GC
1740 Air Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330-1740

Phone: 703-697-8418
FAX: 703-693-9355

Description: The Air Force General Counsel is the final legal authority for all matters except military justice in the Department of the Air Force.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns rotate through each of the six divisions: Acquisition; Installations & Environment; Military Affairs; Fiscal, Civilian Personnel and Ethics; International; and Contractor Responsibility.

Approximate Number of Positions: 3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: GS-7/9

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and OF 612

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March

Other Information:

District of Columbia
Central Intelligence Agency
Office of the General Counsel

Contact: D. M. Luber
Administrative Officer
Central Intelligence Agency Office of the General Counsel
Washington, DC 20505

Phone: 703-874-3207
FAX: 703-874-3208

Description: OGC handles a wide variety of legal issues, including both civil and criminal litigation, foreign intelligence, and counterintelligence activities, counter terrorism, counter narcotics, nonproliferation and arms control, personnel and security matters, contracting, finance and budget matters, tax, immigration, international financial transactions, corporate law, copyright, intellectual property, foreign and international law, and legislation.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The OGC of the CIA has a summer legal clerkship program that allows a small number of exceptionally qualified law students to obtain a broad exposure to the practice of intelligence law for several months during the summer. A Top Secret security clearance is required. Since the personnel screening generally takes between 6-9 months resume packages should be sent no later than September 30.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: National Security Law

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: September

District of Columbia
Comptroller of the Currency

Contact: Mr. Myrrel Hendricks
Senior Attorney
Comptroller of the Currency
250 E Street SW
Washington, DC 20219

Phone: 202-874-4460
FAX: 202-874-4555

Description: The Comptroller of the Currency supervises national banks by ensuring their safety and soundness.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The Law Department offers internships to highly qualified candidates to introduce them to banking law and the work of the Comptroller's Office. The number of internships varies depending on the needs of the Law Department divisions.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Banking Law

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: 30 days prior
Spring: 30 days prior
Summer: 30 days prior

Other Information:

District of Columbia
Corporation for National and Community Service

Contact: Mr. Tom Bryant
Associate General Counsel
Corporation for National and Community Service
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20525

Phone: 202-605-6678
FAX: 202-808-3467

Description: The Corporation for National and Community Service is a wholly owned U.S. government corporation that administers government service programs throughout the U.S. (Americorps, Vista, Senior Corps, Learn and Serve)

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns research and write on a variety of issues including administrative law, constitutional law, ethics and statutes administered by the corporation. Students also work with assigned counsel in preparation of cases currently in litigation and meet with program staff to assist in policy development and implementation.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits: X
Policy: X
Other: Legal research and writing

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and Transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: January 15

District of Columbia
Department of Commerce-Office of the Chief Counsel for International
Commerce

Contact: Mr. Joel B. Blank
Legal Intern Coordinator
Department of Commerce-Office of the Chief Counsel for International Commerce
14th and Constitution Avenues, NW
Room 5624
Washington, DC 20230

Phone: 202-482-0837
FAX:

Description: The Office of the Chief Counsel for International Commerce provides legal advice and support to the International Trade Administration on international trade, investment and export promotion matters. International Commerce attorneys work closely with the USTR and other government agencies and the private sector. The office primarily focuses on the negotiation, implementation and enforcement of bilateral and multilateral trade and investment.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Law Clerks will work on substantive legal issues often involving client contact, attend inter-agency meetings as appropriate, and participate in office staff meetings. The law clerk will be assigned a supervisor who will meet with the student on a regular basis to discuss the program.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: International Business Transactions, International Trade Law

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount: Summer only

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcript and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: August 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: March 15

District of Columbia
Department of Defense General Counsel

Contact: CDR Jeff Green
Legal Internship Coordinator
Department of Defense General Counsel
1600 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1600

Phone: 703-695-3422
FAX: 703-693-7616

Description: The Department of Defense General Counsel Office consists of attorneys that support the Secretary and the Department of Defense.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The intern program is an Honors Legal Internship Program open to first and second year law students.

Approximate Number of Positions: 12

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities: X
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law: X
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: International Law

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, transcript, writing sample, OPM form 1170/17, OF 612, and statement of class rank.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: November/January

Other Information:

District of Columbia
Department of Education
Office of General Counsel

Contact: Ms. J. Carolyn Adams
Executive Officer
Department of Education Office of General Counsel
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Room 6E343
Washington, DC 20202-2110

Phone: 202-401-8340
FAX:

Description: The Office of General Counsel provides in house legal assistance to the Department's operating divisions and programs. It's work supports enforcement of federal statutes prohibiting discrimination in funding or programming in education. The office also drafts proposed legislation to the Congress.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: First and Second year law students are hired for the internship program. Interns may be assigned to work with one or more divisions within the office. Interns are exposed to a variety of legal and programmatic areas. Interns generally perform research and writing assignments or participate in litigation activities.

Approximate Number of Positions: 3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law: X
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Legislative Drafting

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: January
Summer: Open

District of Columbia
Department of Justice
Antitrust Division

Contact: Ms. Toni L. Taravella
Human Resources Assistant
Department of Justice Antitrust Division
601 D Street NW
Suite 1213
Washington, DC 20530

Phone: 202-514-2649
FAX: 202-514-0580

Description: The Antitrust Division is responsible for enforcing federal laws designed to ensure that the nation's markets are free and open to robust competition.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The Division hires volunteers on an as-needed basis to perform a myriad of duties and responsibilities within one of the Washington, DC litigating sections or one of the four field offices. Candidates interested in the Summer Law Intern Program are required to apply through the Department of Justice Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management at www.usdoj.gov/oarm/index.html

Approximate Number of Positions: 15-20

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities: X
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Economics

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample of 5 pages or less.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

District of Columbia
Department of Justice-Civil Division
Aviation and Admiralty Litigation Office

Contact: Ms. Wendy Rome
Trial Attorney
Department of Justice-Civil Division Aviation and Admiralty Litigation Office
PO Box 14271
Washington, DC 20044-4271

Phone: 202-616-4032
FAX:

Description: The office focuses on cases that arise out of aviation and maritime accidents and incidents. These cases present a broad range of issues both procedural and substantive in nature. In addition to aviation and admiralty topics, students can expect to work on matters ranging from tort law to environmental law, contract law and evidence.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Each summer intern is assigned to work with a small group of attorneys, one of whom serves as the intern's mentoring attorney. Students get involved directly in case development and can expect to receive a broad range of experience. Interns typically draft motions and supporting memoranda, portions of trial or appellate briefs, motion responses, discovery and internal memoranda of law.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample, references and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March

District of Columbia
Department of Labor-Office of the Solicitor,
Plan Benefits Security Division

Contact: Ms. Marcia Bove
Trial Attorney
Department of Labor-Office of the Solicitor, Plan Benefits Security Division
PO Box 1914
Washington, DC 20013

Phone: 202-219-4600
FAX:

Description: The Plan Benefits Security Division is a 35 attorney division which has responsibility for enforcing the fiduciary responsibility provisions of the ERISA statute. Through regulatory enforcement and litigation, they seek to protect employee health and retirement benefits.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: PBSD offers unpaid internships on a year round basis. Interns conduct research concerning substantive and procedural issues. participate in discussions concerning litigation strategy, draft memoranda, pleadings and discovery requests, and assist in drafting amicus briefs on behalf of the Department. Interns also may assist regulatory attorneys engaged in drafting or reviewing advisory opinions or proposed regulations.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits: X
Policy:
Other: Health Law, Education or experience in accounting, business or finance

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume and short writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

District of Columbia
Department of the Treasury
Legal Division

Contact: Ms. Jeanne Ramsey
Administrative Officer
Department of the Treasury Legal Division
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Room 3006
Washington, DC 20220

Phone: 202-622-0301
FAX:

Description: The Legal Division is headed by the General Counsel who is responsible for providing legal counsel to the Department program and policy offices.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The internship program offers students a substantive legal experience in a broad range of legal issues. Students perform legal research and write on subjects within the Department's jurisdiction.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities: X
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Transcript and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: February

Other Information:

District of Columbia
Export-Import Bank of the United States

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
Export-Import Bank of the United States
811 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20571

Phone: 202-565-3460
FAX: 202-565-3463

Description: The Export-Import Bank provides insurance, loans and guaranties to finance the sale of U.S. exports overseas.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns perform research, drafting of memoranda and legal documents related to export transactions.

Approximate Number of Positions: 3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities: X
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: International Business Transactions

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Sometimes a stipend is offered

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: February

Other Information:

District of Columbia
Federal Elections Commission
Office of the General Counsel

Contact: Ms. Susan T. Donaldson
Special Assistant to the General Counsel
Federal Elections Commission Office of the General Counsel
999 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20463

Phone: 202-694-1650
FAX: 202-219-3923

Description: The Federal Election Commission is a small regulatory federal agency.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Generally FEC hires 5 law students who assist their attorneys on various cases. Legal research, report and brief writing, and presentations before the Commission may be required.

Approximate Number of Positions: 5

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Election Law

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Varies

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and legal writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: January
Summer: January

Other Information:

District of Columbia
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Contact: Mr. Merle O. Bess
Deputy Director of Administration
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
GC-1, Room 91-29
888 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20426

Phone: 202-208-0628
FAX: 202-208-2115

Description: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent regulatory commission within the Department of Energy. Its function is to oversea America's electric utilities, natural gas industry, hydroelectric projects and oil pipeline transportation system.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are assigned to Assistant General Counsels to perform research and other legal activities on matters before the Commission. Students should have a background in environmental, energy or administrative law prior to the internship.

Approximate Number of Positions: 6

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Spring

District of Columbia
Federal Housing Finance Board

Contact: Mr. Robert J. Stanton
Compensation and Benefits Officer
Federal Housing Finance Board
1777 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 202-408-2517
FAX: 202-408-2530

Description: The Federal Housing Finance Board is a federal banking regulatory agency that assures the safety and soundness of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Intern positions are announced in December/January with positions filled for summer in April/May.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1/yr

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: Banking Regulation

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: $600/week

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover Letter, Transcript , and Resume

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Dec/Jan

Other Information:

District of Columbia
Federal Labor Relations Authority

Contact: Ms. Jill Crumpacker
Human Resources Division
Federal Labor Relations Authority
1400 K. Street, NW
Washington, DC 20424

Phone: 202-218-7945
FAX: 202-482-6659

Description: The Federal Labor Relations Authority administers the labor-management relations statute and program throughout the Federal Government. It is headquartered in Washington with regional offices in Atlanta, Denver, Boston, Chicago, Dallas and San Francisco. Most professional staff are attorneys in all offices and students should contact the office in which they have an interest.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The FLRA provides limited opportunities for part-time law clerks during the year. During the summer FLRA offers both paid and unpaid positions, Students should have a demonstrated ability to perform legal research, writing and analysis. Some exposure to federal labor relations is desirable but not required. Resume should include dates and salaries of each previous employment.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Labor Relations

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: $450 week when funds available

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, transcript, cover letter, writing sample and references.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: January

District of Columbia
Federal Public Defender
For the District of Columbia

Contact: Ms. Reita Pendry
Chief Assistant, Federal Public Defender
Federal Public Defender For the District of Columbia
625 Indiana Avenue, NW
Suite 550
Washington, DC 20004

Phone: 202-208-7500
FAX: 202-208-7515

Description: The Federal Public Defender represents indigent defendants accused of violations of federal law in the District of Columbia.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work closely with staff public defenders on pending cases. They are extensively involved in research and writing on criminal and constitutional issues. Internships are available throughout the year on a volunteer basis and there may be a limited number of paid positions available during the summer months.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Constitutional Law

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: $350.00 per week in the summer

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: December
Summer: February

District of Columbia
Library of Congress
Congressional Research Service

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
Library of Congress Congressional Research Service
Office of Director
101 Independence Avenue, SE LM-205
Washington, DC 20540-7000

Phone: 202-707-7641
FAX: 202-707-2615

Description: The Congressional Research Service works exclusively and directly for the members of Congress in support of their legislative, oversight and representative functions. It provides research analysis, and information services that are required to be timely, objective and nonpartisan. The service researches and analyzes issues in all public policy areas but does not advocate policies or legislation.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work in the Bill Digest Section to produce legislative data bases that furnish summaries and legislative histories for all measures introduced and receiving action in Congress. Interns have the opportunity to work in a wide range of subject areas including environment and natural resource, health, education, science and technology and foreign and defense policy.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law: X
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits: X
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February

District of Columbia
Merit Systems Protection Board
Office of General Counsel

Contact: Ms. Rosa Koppel
Deputy General Counsel
Merit Systems Protection Board Office of General Counsel
1615 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20419

Phone: 202-653-7171
FAX: 202-653-6203

Description: The Merit System Protection Board is a quasi-judicial agency that hears and decides federal sector employment disputes.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work with attorneys and conduct legal research, prepare memoranda, draft appellate briefs, write decisions of the board and monitor legislation.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample, transcript and at least one reference.

Deadlines:
Fall: August 15
Spring: December 15
Summer: March 1

Other Information:

District of Columbia
National Endowment for the Arts
Office of General Counsel

Contact: Legal Intern Coordinator
National Endowment for the Arts Office of General Counsel
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 518
Washington, DC 20506

Phone: 202-682-5418
FAX: 202-682-5572

Description: The NEA is the Federal grantmaking agency that Congress created to support the visual, literary, design, and performing arts. Their mission is twofold: to foster excellence, diversity, and vitality of the arts in the United States, and to help broaden the availability and appreciation of the arts. The Endowment's Office of General Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice to the Endowment and responding to the day-to-day legal issues.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are involved in all day-to-day operations of the General Counsel's Office. Interns work closely with the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel and with other NEA staff in particular Congressional Liaison, Communications, the Chairman's Office and various Programs. They work on an extremely broad range of projects designed to introduce the intern to the full spectrum of legal issues and tasks that arise in acting as legal counsel to arts organizations and small government agencies, providing the student with a crash course in both art law and the administrative process.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background
Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Copyright, Constitutional Law

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter. resume, and writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall: September 1
Spring: January 1
Summer: March 1

District of Columbia
National Labor Relations Board

Contact: Ms. Kristine R. April
Personnel Management Specialist
National Labor Relations Board
1099 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20570-0001

Phone: 202-273-3980
FAX: 202-273-2921

Description: The NLRB is an independent Federal agency established to enforce the National Labor Relations ACT (NLRA). The NLRA forbids employers or unions from interfering with employees' rights to engage in union or protected concerted activities. The NLRB has offices throughout the United State and Puerto Rico.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns perform legal research and writing, assist in processing representation cases, conduct NLRB elections, investigate challenged ballots and objections to elections, investigate unfair labor practices, and take affidavits. Their paid student program is contingent upon budgetary considerations. However, they also have a Student Volunteer Service Program for law school students.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: hourly wage

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Open

District of Columbia
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Law Department

Contact: Mr. Paul Edmondson
Deputy General Counsel
National Trust for Historic Preservation Law Department
1785 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 202-588-6035
FAX: 202-588-6272

Description: The National Trust for Historic Preservation, chartered by Congress in 1949, is a non-profit organization with over 250,000 members. As the leader of the preservation movement, it is committed to saving America's diverse historic environments and to preserving and revitalizing the livability of communities nationwide.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The NTHP Legal Internship Program includes full time summer internships and part-time internships in the Spring and Fall Semesters. The work of the office includes the provision of general in-house legal assistance to the operating divisions of the trust. It also engages in ligation relating to the preservation of historic properties. Interns work in all areas of the office's work and also assist with writing educational materials on legal tools and developments related to historic preservation for publication.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Historic Preservation Law

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, Writing Sample, and Resume.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Spring

District of Columbia
U.S. Agency for International Development
Office of General Counsel

Contact: Ms. Linda Cope
Administrative Officer
U.S. Agency for International Development Office of General Counsel
Room 6.6.10
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20523-6601

Phone: 202-712-4718
FAX: 202-216-3058

Description: The U.S. Agency for International Development is responsible for administering the United States Government's foreign assistance programs. The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice and guidance for all of the agency's operations worldwide.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Students work with an Assistant General Counsel and other lawyers within a particular division of the General Counsel's office. The work assigned to an intern in these divisions consists primarily of legal research, the writing of memoranda and the drafting and review of legal documents. Legal interns are regularly included in weekly meetings of the entire legal staff during which current issues relating to USAID programs are discussed.

Approximate Number of Positions: 6

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume and cover letter

Deadlines:
Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: February 1

District of Columbia
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia

Contact: Ms. Alicia Hubbard
Internship Coordinator
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia
555 4th Street, NW
Room 5626
Washington, DC 20001

Phone:
FAX:

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office represents the federal government in civil cases and prosecutes federal crimes within the District of Columbia. Because of the unique status of the District, the office interfaces with the DC Court System and the office of Corporate Counsel for the District of Columbia.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns perform research and writing on a variety of topics and may be assigned to a variety of areas within the office. Possible areas include the Victim/Witness Assistance Unit, Appellate Division, Civil Division, Criminal Division, Gang Prosecution, Sex Offense and Domestic Violence and the Homicide Section.

Approximate Number of Positions: 20

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities: X
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class:

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer:

Application Materials:

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer:

District of Columbia
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

Contact: Ms. Myrna Heraandez
Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
624 9th Street NW
Room 510
Washington, DC 20425

Phone: 202-376-8564
FAX:

Description: The Commission is a federal agency that is an independent, bipartisan, fact finding forum to address civil rights issues and make recommendations to Congress.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Unpaid opportunities exist that will provide the student an opportunity to participate in the preparation of reports and other documents that relate to the mission of the agency.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: Legal Research and Writing

Preferred Class:

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume and cover letter

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

District of Columbia
U.S. Customs Service
Office of Chief Counsel

Contact: Mr. Scott Falk
Deputy Chief Counsel
U.S. Customs Service Office of Chief Counsel
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Room 4.4B
Washington, DC 20229

Phone: 202-927-6900
FAX: 202-927-6940

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: March 1
Summer: May 1

District of Columbia
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of General Counsel

Contact: Ms. Vicki Breman
Internship Coordinator, Natural Resources Division
U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of General Counsel
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Stop 1412
Washington, DC 20250-1412

Phone:
FAX:

Description: The Natural Resources Division of the Office of General Counsel provides legal services to the U.S. Forest Service and the Natural Resource Conservation Service on issues involving public lands, natural resource and environmental issues.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are provided with a senior attorney mentor and provided with varied experiences in all the legal areas in which the division works. Students receive exposure to legal research and writing, legislative relations and direct client contact. They are also willing to accept first year students.

Approximate Number of Positions: 5-10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: Public lands policy

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount: Volunteer positions

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

District of Columbia
U.S. Department of Justice
Environmental Enforcement Section

Contact: Mr. Joseph Hurley
Senior Counsel
U.S. Department of Justice Environmental Enforcement Section
PO Box 7611
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-7611

Phone:
FAX: 202-514-0097

Description: The Environmental Enforcement Section is the largest litigating section of the Department of Justice. With 155 trial attorneys, EES has responsibility for representing the United States in federal civil enforcement of all major environmental statutes including CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act. While the EPA is the section's primary client agency the office also handles work on behalf of NOAA, the Departments of Interior and Agriculture.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: With a diverse work load and the demand of over 1000 active federal cases, the section is continually looking for talented, dedicated law students t with an interest in gaining practical experience in environmental law and litigation. Law clerks are called on to perform legal research on environmental law issues as well as issues of federal practice and procedure, corporate structure and liability and bankruptcy. Law clerks draft legal memoranda, briefs and written discovery in active federal cases. The summer intern position is filled very early.

Approximate Number of Positions: 35

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount: Volunteer positions

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: November

District of Columbia
U.S. Department of State

Contact: Ms. Patricia Roberts
Intern Coordinator
U.S. Department of State
Recruitment Division HR/RCE/REC
2201 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20520

Phone: 202-261-8925
FAX: 202-261-8842

Description: As the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency, the Department of State helps to shape a freer, more secure and more prosperous world through formulating, representing and implementing the President's foreign policy.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The Department manages several student employment programs for students to get experience in a foreign affairs environment including the office of general counsel. Positions are both paid and unpaid and many are available during spring or fall.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: International Law

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Varies

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript. Also download application from website.

Deadlines:
Fall: March
Spring: July
Summer: November

District of Columbia
U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
Board of Veteran Appeals

Contact: Mr. Kevin J. Taugher
Chief of Human Resources
U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Board of Veteran Appeals
811 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420

Phone: 202-565-6159
FAX: 202-565-5004

Description: The Department of Veteran's Affairs provides broad programs of care and assistance to over 29,000,000 veterans and their dependents.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Volunteer internships are available to law students who are interested in government service. The Law student internship supports Appellate Decision Writing. Duties include preparing records in cases that have been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and researching and analyzing a wide range of issues, both medical and legal. Additionally, interns may have an opportunity, under supervision of counsel, to write some tentative decisions for submission to Board Members.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits: X
Policy: X
Other: Health Law

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter and resume

Deadlines:
Fall: September 16
Spring: February 14
Summer: March 17

District of Columbia
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Appeals Board (MC-11038)

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Appeals Board (MC-11038)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460

Phone: 202-501-7060
FAX: 202-501-7580

Description: The Environmental Appeals Board is the final administrative decision maker in matters concerning administrative enforcement proceedings brought under Federal Environmental statutes which the E.P.A. administers. The caseload is largely appeals from civil penalty decisions and permit decisions.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns function in a manner similar to law clerks working closely with members of the board and staff attorneys. Most of the work involves research and writing on decisions before the board. Students should be familiar with both environmental and administrative law issues.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

District of Columbia
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Office of the General Counsel

Contact: Ms. Reba A. Jones
Human Capital Manager
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Office of the General Counsel
441 G Street NW
Room 7X09
Washington, DC 20548

Phone: 202-512-4703
FAX: 202-512-7703

Description: The GAO's major responsibilities are carried out principally through auditing and evaluating federal programs, functions, and financial operations.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Summer associates are assigned to 1 or 2 teams depending on the length of their stay with this office. Interests of the attorneys and office needs are considered in making all assignments. Summer associates are exposed to the actual work of the office, under the same work conditions and subject to the same supervision and guidance as staff attorneys.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: $1000/week

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: October 31

District of Columbia
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of General Counsel

Contact: Mr. Stephen G. Burns
Deputy General Counsel
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of General Counsel
MS-15D21
Washington, DC 20555

Phone: 301-415-1740
FAX: 301-415-3725

Description: The NRC is a federal agency responsible for regulating and licensing of nuclear energy and radioactive materials. The office location is in Rockville, MD.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work with attorneys who advise the commission on the development and implementation of the regulatory program. Interns can expect to receive research and writing assignments related to these matters. Interns also assist in updating the NRC's Practice and Procedure Digest, a guide to administrative litigation used by agency attorneys and the public.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Energy Regulation

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: GS-7 or GS-9

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall: July 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: January 15

Other Information:

District of Columbia
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Office of General Counsel

Contact: Ms. Brenda Hickey
Administrative Officer
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Office of General Counsel
1900 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20415

Phone: 202-606-1700
FAX: 292-606-2609

Description: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management it the federal government's centralized personnel agency.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Their interns help with their legal advisory and representational work in all of their legal areas.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits: X
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: GS-7

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter and resume

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Spring

Other Information:

Florida
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
One Biscayne Tower
Suite 2700 2 South Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33131

Phone: 305-530-6008
FAX:

Description: The EEOC is the federal agency responsible for enforcing the federal anti-discrimination laws, i.e. the ADEA, ADA, Title VII and the EPA.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The Miami District Office has an internship program available and depending on the law school, interns get academic credit for their participation. In recent years the Miami District Office has hired three or four interns per semester. There are no specific deadlines but students are encouraged to apply early in the semester prior.

Approximate Number of Positions: 3-5

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: Trial Advocacy

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Florida
Executive Office for Immigration Review

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
Executive Office for Immigration Review
155 South Miami Avenue
8th Floor
Miami, FL 33130

Phone: 305-530-6455
FAX: 305-530-7851

Description: This office is the Immigration court with jurisdiction over removal issues, asylum, cancellation of removal and criminal alien grounds.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Two to four of the positions offered through this office are part-time during the school year, and eight to ten students are employed full-time during the summer. Their duties include drafting memoranda, final decisions for judges, and legal research and writing.

Approximate Number of Positions: 8-10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: Immigration Law

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring: November 15
Summer: February 25

Other Information:

Florida
Immigration and Naturalization Service

Contact: Mrs. Atara Eig
Assistant District Counsel
Immigration and Naturalization Service
155 South Miami Avenue
5th Floor
Miami, FL 33130

Phone: 305-400-6160
FAX:

Description: The District Counsel's office handles all litigation for the INS. They have over 64 attorneys who regularly appear in Immigration Court representing the INS in cases against aliens (non-citizens) in the United States.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Legal interns are involved with legal research and writing, including motions, briefs, appeals, and memos of law. They also attend court hearings and interact with attorneys while they are learning all about the immigration law.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Immigration Law

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: $10 - $12 per hour

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Dec 31

Florida
U.S. Attorneys Office

Contact: Ms. Wilfredo Ferandez
Assistant U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorneys Office
99 NE 4th Street
Miami, FL 33132-2111

Phone: 305-961-9030
FAX: 305-530-7087

Description: The criminal division of the U.S. Attorneys Office prosecutes crimes under Federal Statutes. The Civil Division advocates and defends the interests of the United States.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work with attorneys on relevant civil and criminal cases.

Approximate Number of Positions: Varies

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Civil and Criminal Procedure

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February

Other Information:

Florida
U.S. Customs Service
Office of the Associate Chief Counsel

Contact:
Legal Internship Coordinator
U.S. Customs Service Office of the Associate Chief Counsel
909 S.E. First Avenue
Suite 606
Miami, FL 33131-2595

Phone: 303-536-4321
FAX: 303-536-5893

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: March 1
Summer: May 1

Florida
United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Contact: Mr. Walt Mathews
Attorney/Intern Coordinator
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
801 Brickell Avenue
Suite 1800
Miami, FL 33131

Phone: 305-982-6200
FAX:

Description: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission acts as Securities Regulators.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work with attorneys on relevant cases and also perform research projects and write memos.

Approximate Number of Positions: 6

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities: X
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: January

Other Information:

Florida
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Contact: B. Michael McLemore Esq
Southeast Regional Attorney
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
9721 Executive Center Drive North
Suite 137
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Phone: 813-570-5370
FAX: 813-570-5376

Description: This office provides legal services to National Marine Fisheries Service and National Ocean Service clients, under several environmental statutes such as Endangered Species Act, CERCLA, etc.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns conduct research, assist in drafting pleadings and compiling administrative records, and interview witnesses for enforcement matters, etc.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: May 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 1

Other Information:

Florida
Federal Public Defender Office

Contact: Mr. William R. Clark
Assistant Federal Public Defender
Federal Public Defender Office
Suite 4200
227 N. Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Phone: 850-942-8818
FAX:

Description: The Office of the Federal Public Defender represents indigent persons charged with federal crimes. The office's work load is varied with cases ranging from bank robbery to immigration violations to white collar crime.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work with staff public defenders to assist in all phases of representation of the accused. Interns research and write on both substantive and procedural issues of criminal law.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Florida
Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel

Contact: Ms. Karen Emiko Makkreel
Assistant Chief Counsel
Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel
2203 N. Lois Avenue
Suite 600
Tampa, FL 33607

Phone: 813-348-1881
FAX: 813-348-1531

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: International Trade and Customs Law.

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: May 1

Georgia
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Atlanta District Office

Contact: Mr. William Snapp
Regional Attorney
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Atlanta District Office
100 Alabama Street
Suite 4R30
Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: 404-562-6812
FAX: 404-562-6905

Description: EEOC is a law enforcement agency enforcing laws against employment discrimination.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns assist with litigation in cases alleging employment discrimination.

Approximate Number of Positions: 6

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover Letter and Resume

Deadlines:
Fall: September
Spring: December
Summer: April

Other Information:

Georgia
U.S. Customs Service
Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel

Contact: Brooks Thomas
Assistant Chief Counsel
U.S. Customs Service Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel
1691 Phoenix Boulevard
Suite 260
Atlanta, GA 30349

Phone: 770-994-2330
FAX: 770-994-2334

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: March 1
Summer: May 1

Georgia
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Contact: Ms. Penny Morgan
Staff Attorney
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
3475 Lenox Road, NE
Suite 1000
Atlanta, GA 30326

Phone: 404-842-7000
FAX: 404-842-7666

Description: The SEC was established for the administration and enforcement of federal securities laws. The Commission regulates the nations securities markets, stock brokers, investment companies and investment advisors. The Commission also prescribes requirements for companies issuing stock or other securities.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Students selected as volunteer interns must work a minimum of 20 hours per week for eight weeks. Interns will be assigned to assist attorneys in the Atlanta District Office's enforcement and bankruptcy programs, and will be given an opportunity to participate in and assist with investigations conducted in this office by interviewing investors, researching and preparing written memoranda, drafting pleadings, analyzing documents and assisting attorneys in the taking of testimony. Students selected as paid interns must work 40 hours per weeks for 10 ten weeks.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10
Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities: X
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount: Most Volunteer positions

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January

Hawaii
Hawaii Federal Public Defender

Contact: Mr. Alexander Silvert
First Assistant Public Defender
Hawaii Federal Public Defender
300 Ala Moana Boulevard
Suite 7104
Honolulu, HI 96850

Phone: 808-541-2521
FAX: 808-541-3545

Description: The Federal Public Defender Office defends indigents charged with Federal crimes both at the trial level and on appeal.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work directly with staff public defenders. Duties include memo writing, appellate brief writing and attendance at court p
roceedings. These are volunteer positions.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Legal Writing

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

Hawaii
U.S. Attorney's Office
District of Hawaii

Contact: Ms. Valerie Domingo
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Attorney's Office District of Hawaii
300 Ala Moana Boulevard
Room 6-100
Honolulu, HI 96850-6100

Phone: 808-541-2850
FAX: 808-541-2958

Description: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in Hawaii. The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in the U.S. District and Magistrate Court.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Volunteer law clerks assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the District Court, Magistrate Court, and Court of Appeals. Interns can expect to research and write motions in pending cases, to research legal issues for indictments and investigation, to assemble exhibits for trial, or observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working or in which they are interested. Interns are required to work at least 11 weeks during the summer.

Approximate Number of Positions: 6

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: EEO, Civil Defense

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Fall

Illinois
Department of the Treasury
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

Contact: Mr. John P. Pendley
Assistant Chief Counsel, Chicago
Department of the Treasury Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
300 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 335
Chicago, IL 60606-6616

Phone: 312-353-3862
FAX: 312-353-6787

Description: ATF is a Federal law enforcement bureau which enforces Federal laws relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Under the supervision of experienced ATF attorneys, interns carry their own cases, providing advice and assistance to Criminal Enforcement and Regulatory Enforcement personnel, other Federal agencies, and state and Federal law enforcement personnel and prosecutors. Positions are open until filled. Positions are generally not paid but may be used to obtain law school course credit. Intern application deadlines are not fixed, but they prefer to receive applications within the first 30 days of the semester prior to the semester the student desires to intern.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2-3 /smstr

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample, transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: 120 days prior
Spring: 120 days prior
Summer: 120 days prior

Illinois
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Contact: Ms. Jeanne Szromba
Lawyer
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
500 West Madison
Suite 2800
Chicago, IL 60661

Phone: 312-353-7546
FAX: 312-353-8555

Description: The EEOC enforces laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are involved with research, writing, document review, and witness interviews. They also have the opportunity to observe depositions, ADR hearings and when possible trials.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2-4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Federal Civil Procedure

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: December
Summer: March

Other Information:

Illinois
Federal Defender Program

Contact: Sergio Rodriguez
Staff Attorney
Federal Defender Program
55 East Monroe Street
Suite 2800
Chicago, IL 60603

Phone: 312-621-8300
FAX: 312-621-8399

Description: The Federal Public Defender Program represents indigent persons charged with the commission of federal crimes in the Northern District of Illinois.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Students are assigned to 2-3 lawyers who they actively assist with their case load. Students perform legal research and writing under the supervision of these attorneys, The Substantive topics will vary with the cases being handled by the particular attorney. Students have the opportunity to be exposed to narcotics, bank robbery, fraud and firearms cases. Students are encouraged to observe court proceedings and to attend meetings with clients.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Federal Sentencing, Trial Advocacy

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: $400 week

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume and cover letter

Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: November 15
Summer: February 15

Illinois
U.S. Customs Service
Office of the Associate Chief Counsel

Contact: Mr. Saul Perla
Associate Chief Counsel
U.S. Customs Service Office of the Associate Chief Counsel
610 South Canal Street
7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60607

Phone: 312-353-7860
FAX: 312-353-9206

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: March 1
Summer: May 1

Illinois
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region 5
Office of Regional Counsel

Contact: Mr. T. Leverett Nelson
Extern Coordinator (C-14J)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region 5 Office of Regional Counsel
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: 312-886-6666
FAX: 312-886-0747

Description: The Office of the Regional Counsel is charged with administering federal environmental statues in the Midwestern states of Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Minnesota. Among the environmental areas students may be exposed to are CERCLA, Clean Water and Air, RCRA, Wetlands and Toxics. Students receive exposure to permitting as well as enforcement proceedings.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Externships with the Office of Regional Counsel are available year round on a volunteer and sometimes paid basis. Students have the opportunity to perform in depth legal research and writing on a wide range of cutting edge environmental issues.

Approximate Number of Positions: 5-12

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Limited number during summer

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: December
Summer: March

Indiana
U.S. Attorney

Contact: Ms. Judith A. Stewart
United States Attorney
U.S. Attorney
46 East Ohio Street
Fifth Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: 317-226-6333
FAX: 317-226-6125

Description: The above captioned is the United States Attorney's Office.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are involved with research and writing with opportunities to observe proceedings in federal court.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1-3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Federal Practice/Jurisdiction

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover Letter, Transcript, Resume, Writing Sample

Deadlines:
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: January 15

Other Information:

Indiana
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Contact: Mr. Jeffrey S. Bloxsome
Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel
U.S Customs and Border Protection
P.O. Box 68914
Indianapolis, IN 46278

Phone: 317-298-1233
FAX: 317-298-1498

Description: The Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel is a federal legal office that provides legal advice and representation to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection on a large variety of legal matters such as labor, tort, procurement, collections and environmental law.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: At present, this office employs four legal interns throughout the year in paid positions. Appointment for each intern terminates upon the intern's graduation from law school. There are four full time positions in the summer and four part-time positions during the academic year.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Tort law

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: GS-7

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: March 1
Summer: May 1

Other Information:

Kentucky
Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney's Office
Western District of Kentucky

Contact: Ms. Marisa J. Ford
Assistant U.S. Attorney
Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Kentucky
510 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: 502-582-5911
FAX: 502-582-5097

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office handles criminal prosecutions and civil litigation brought on behalf of and against the United States in federal court for cases arising in the approximately 60 counties which comprise the Western District of Kentucky.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: This Office hires two interns each summer to work with criminal and civil Asst. U.S. Attorneys in preparing matters for trial, and are called upon to draft pre-trial motions or responses, to assist in organization of evidence, and to research the applicable law as issues arise.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law: Administrative Law:
Public Benefits: Policy:
Other: Professional Responsibility/Ethics

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: $13.00/hour

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Spring

Other Information:

Louisiana
U.S. Customs Service
Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel

Contact: Ms. Currita Waddy
Assistant Chief Counsel
U.S. Customs Service Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel
423 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130-2341

Phone: 504-670-2401
FAX: 504-670-2383

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: March 1
Summer: May 1

Maryland
National Labor Relations Board
Region 5

Contact: Mr. Albert W. Palewicz
Regional Attorney
National Labor Relations Board Region 5
103 S. Gay Street
6th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202

Phone: 410-962-2811
FAX:

Description: As the regional office of the NLRB, the office investigates and presents evidences on charges of unfair labor practices under federal labor laws.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are trained as regular field agents and are actively involved investigating cases filed before the board. In addition to investigative work, students review documents, perform legal research and writing and are involved in all professional activities within the office.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount: Dependent on funding.

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring: October
Summer: April

Other Information:

Maryland
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Baltimore District

Contact: Ms. Terri A. Davis
Deputy District Counsel
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District
10 South Howard Street
Room 6420
Baltimore, MD 21203-1715

Phone: 410-962-3385
FAX: 410-962-0779

Description: The Baltimore District is engaged in engineering, construction and regulatory enforcement programs.

Internship/Seasonal Positions:

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Government Contract Law

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: Spring
Spring: Fall
Summer:

Other Information:

Maryland
U.S. Customs Service
Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel

Contact: Mr. Lars-Erik Hjelm
Assistant Chief Counsel
U.S. Customs Service Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel
40 South Gay Street
4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202

Phone: 410-962-8131
FAX: 410-962-4139

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: March 1
Summer: May 1

Maryland
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Baltimore District Office

Contact: Mr. Chet Kleinman
Enforcement Manager
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Baltimore District Office
10 South Howard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: 410-962-3627
FAX: 410-962-4270

Description: The EEOC is a federal law enforcement agency.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: All internships are unpaid and interns assist Trial Attorneys and Administrative Judges in all aspects of legal activities.

Approximate Number of Positions: 5-10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Other Information:

Maryland
United States Attorney Office
District of Maryland

Contact: Ms. Bonnie Greenberg
Assistant U.S. Attorney
United States Attorney Office District of Maryland
101 West Lombard Street
Room 6625 U.S. Courthouse
Baltimore, MD 21201-

Phone: 410-209-4890
FAX: 410-962-3124

Description: The U.S. Attorneys Office represents the interests of the United States in criminal and civil litigation.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Law clerks are assigned a variety of different types of matters. Efforts are made to ensure that interns gain the opportunity to view a variety of court proceedings. Practitioners and judges also speak at lunch sessions. They offer 8-10 summer internships and 3-6 school year internships for both Baltimore and Greenbelt.

Approximate Number of Positions: 8-10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume. transcript and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: July 7
Spring: November 1
Summer: January 31

Massachusetts
Department of Education-Office for Civil Rights

Contact: Mr. Thomas Mela
Chief Attorney
Department of Education-Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street
Boston, MA 02110

Phone: 617-289-0052
FAX: 617-289-0150

Description: The Office for Civil Rights located in Boston enforces the federal civil rights laws in schools and colleges in New England.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Legal interns assist with investigations of complaints and compliance reviews, and with monitoring of agreements with school districts and colleges.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law: X
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover Letter and resume

Deadlines:
Fall: Summer
Spring: Winter
Summer: Spring

Other Information:

Massachusetts
Securities & Exchange Commission
Boston District Office

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
Securities & Exchange Commission Boston District Office
73 Tremont Street
Suite 600
Boston, MA 02108

Phone: 617-424-5900
FAX: 617-424-5940

Description: The SEC is the federal agency that enforces securities laws that seek to protect investors. The purpose of these laws is to ensure that the securities markets are fair and honest and to enforce the securities law through sanctions, where necessary.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns assist with all aspects of investigation and litigation. Interns are offered work study during the school year and a salary in the summer. During the summer the Boston Office offers 4 full time internships.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4-6

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities: X
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: June 30
Spring: October 15
Summer: February 28

Massachusetts
U.S. Customs Service
Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel

Contact: Mr. Christopher Doherty
Assistant Chief Counsel
U.S. Customs Service Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel
10 Causeway Street
Room 879
Boston, MA 02222-1055

Phone: 617-565-6350
FAX: 617-565-6010

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: March 1
Summer: May 1

Massachusetts
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region I
Office of Environmental Stewardship

Contact: Ms. Sandra Schwartz
SAA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region I Office of Environmental Stewardship
1 Congress Street
Suite 1100
Boston, MA 02114-2003

Phone: 617-918-1700
FAX:

Description: The Office of Environmental Stewardship provides advice and recommendation on legal matters, including enforcement matters, arising in the region. Advice, assistance and recommendations are provided for the Regional Administrator, senior attorneys and regional program managers.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns research legal questions which arise under regulations, lawsuits, enforcement actions, executive orders and other administrative actions involving major federal environmental statutes. Interns also assist in preparation of legal correspondence, notices of violations and administrative orders. Students are give extensive responsibility under direct supervision of a staff attorney.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: Environmental Policy

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Varies

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume and cover letter

Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: February

Massachusetts
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of the Regional Counsel

Contact: Ms. Joanne Cotroneo
Program Analyst
Federal Aviation Administration Office of the Regional Counsel
12 New England Executive Park
Burlington, MA 01803-5299

Phone: 781-238-7047
FAX: 781-238-7055

Description: The FAA is a federal agency that promotes and regulates civil aviation. The office has 8 attorneys, two paralegals, and two support personnel.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Law Clerks assist in the enforcement of the Federal Aviation Regulations by analyzing and evaluating investigative reports of violations, drafting appropriate legal Notices and Orders, and assisting in conferences with respondents and in trial preparation. They offer at least one internship, potentially more depending on the current budget.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Aviation and Transportation Law Related Courses

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Varies

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter and resume

Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: April

Other Information:

Michigan
Department of Homeland Security
Customs and Border Protection

Contact: Mr. Fred Smith
Assistant Chief Counsel's Office
Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection
Patrick V. McNamara Building
477 Michigan Avenue Suite 281
Detroit, MI 48226-2568

Phone: 313-442-0378
FAX: 313-226-5559

Description: The Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel is a federal legal office engaged in preparing legal opinions and providing advice in the areas of administrative law, enforcement law and trade law.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: This office has an active intern program throughout the year. All interns must earn credit hours toward their law degree to qualify for an internship. A background security investigation is required for this position. Paid internships are not available, unpaid experience is in exchange for credit hours.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter and Resume

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Michigan
Department of Veterans Affairs

Contact: Mr. Roland L. Bessette
Regional Counsel
Department of Veterans Affairs
477 Michigan Avenue
Room 1460
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-226-4243
FAX: 313-226-4994

Description: They provide full legal services to all VA Medical Centers and components in Michigan and Wisconsin. Their practice includes landlord tenant, defense of medical malpractice, labor matters, and hospital issues.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: At this time they have no formal intern program.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume and Transcript

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Spring

Other Information:

Michigan
U.S. Attorney's Office-Eastern District of Michigan

Contact: Mr. Robert F. Rogowski
Human Resources Manager
U.S. Attorney's Office-Eastern District of Michigan
211 W. Fort Street
Suite 2001
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-226-9539
FAX: 313-226-2311

Description: The U.S. Attorney's office has jurisdiction and responsibility in a broad range of areas which involve representing the legal interests of the Federal government in a court of law. This office is staffed with over 90 criminal and civil Assistant U.S. Attorneys.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: A law clerk position in this office offers a unique and challenging experience for any law student. Students are involved with some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. Students are provided a broad exposure to both civil and criminal matter.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Litigation

Preferred Class: 1L or 2LL

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: 8 weeks prior
Spring: 8 weeks prior
Summer: 8 weeks prior

Minnesota
U.S. Attorney's Office-District of Minnesota

Contact: Ms. Michelle Jones
Law Clerk Coordinator
U.S. Attorney's Office-District of Minnesota
300 S. 4th Street
Suite 600
Minneapolis, MN 55410

Phone: 612-664-5600
FAX: 612-664-5786

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Criminal and Civil Procedure

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample, transcript and two letters of reference.

Deadlines:
Fall: May
Spring: October
Summer: February

Mississippi
NASA
Stennis Space Center

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
NASA Stennis Space Center
Mail Code CAOO
Building 1100
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529

Phone: 228-688-2164
FAX: 228-688-3692

Description: Stennis Space Center is one of ten NASA field centers, reporting to the office of Space Flight and aligned with the "Human Exploration and Development of Space Enterprise". Major missions include propulsion testing and commercial remote sensing.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Each summer they competively select a second year law student from a pool of applicants for a two to three month internship at this NASA field center, 45 miles northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Government Contracts

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Spring

Missouri
U.S. Department of Labor
Solicitor's Office

Contact: Jamison P. Milford
Senior Trial Attorney
U.S. Department of Labor Solicitor's Office
1210 City Center Square
1100 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

Phone: 816-426-6441
FAX: 816-426-2500

Description: KCSOL has the responsibility for representing the Secretary of Labor in most Department of Labor civil trial litigation in U.S. District Courts and before administrative law judges in cases involving the Fair Labor Standards Act (minimum wage and overtime), OSHA, ERISA, child labor and others.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work directly with litigating attorneys in course of discovery and trial preparation; may also analyze incoming cases regarding suitability for litigation; and are often asked to do FAST research projects on critical time sensitive matters.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: April 1

Missouri
Department of Veterans Affairs

Contact: Mr. David E. Davenport
Regional Counsel
Department of Veterans Affairs
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive
Building 25
St. Louis, MO 63125-4185

Phone: 314-845-5050
FAX: 314-845-5057

Description: Regional Counsel for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has jurisdiction over Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are assigned to individual staff attorneys responsible for Health Law (primarily Medical Malpractice) and employment law matters.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Health Law

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter and resume

Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: May

Other Information:

Missouri
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Contact: Mr. Melvin D. Kennedy
Senior Trial Attorney
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1222 Spruce
Room 8-100
St. Louis, MO 63103

Phone: 314-539-7915
FAX: 314-539-7895

Description: The EEOC is the lead federal enforcement agency for employment discrimination statutes (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, & EPA).

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Most of their interns work on a volunteer basis through their local law school clinical programs for 12-20 hours per week during the school year and 20-40 hours per week in the summer. There are writing, counseling and pre-trial experiences available.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2-3/smstr

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Pre-trial procedure, employment law

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall: 3 weeks prior
Spring: 3 weeks prior
Summer: 3 weeks prior

Other Information:

Missouri
United States Attorney's Office-Eastern District of Missouri

Contact: Mr. David Rosen
United States Attorney
United States Attorney's Office-Eastern District of Missouri
111 South 10th Street
Room 20.333
St. Louis, MO 63102

Phone: 314-539-2200
FAX:

Description: The Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri is responsible for federal law enforcement in the eastern half of the state. The main office is located in St. Louis with approximately sixty full and part-time lawyers in both the Civil and Criminal Divisions. There is a staffed branch office in Cape Girardeau.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: This office hires one paid, and accepts about fifteen volunteer interns each summer. The Cape Girardeau office normally takes one or two volunteer summer interns. The summer program begins in late May and continues until the start of school. The paid interns are required to work 40 hours per week, and the volunteers must commit to working at least 24 hours per week.

Approximate Number of Positions: 15

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Criminal and Civil Procedure

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February 1

Montana
United States Attorney's Office-District of Montana

Contact: Mr. Bill Mercer
U.S. Attorney
United States Attorney's Office-District of Montana
2929 Third Avenue North
Suite400
Billings, MT 59101

Phone: 406-247-4638
FAX:

Description: Legal representation of the United States in the District of Montana. Criminal prosecution and civil litigation.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Law students work with the U.S. Attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorneys on projects related to on going litigation and appeals or issues of significance in prospective litigation.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and list of classes to be completed prior to the internship.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: October/February

Other Information:

Nebraska
U.S. Army Engineer
District Omaha

Contact: Mr. Gary M. Henningsen
District Counsel
U.S. Army Engineer District Omaha
215 West 17th Street
Omaha, NE 68102

Phone: 402-221-4055
FAX: 402-221-4061

Description: The U.S. Army Engineer District office is an engineering and construction service in the areas of military construction, civil works, and hazardous toxic and radioactive waste.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns specialize in government contracts and environmental law.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

Nevada
U.S. Attorney's Office-District of Nevada

Contact: Ms. Darlene Beltran
Personnel Specialist
U.S. Attorney's Office-District of Nevada
333 Las Vegas Boulevard, South
Suite 500
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Phone: 702-388-6336
FAX: 702-386-6735

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office represents the U.S. in both civil and criminal cases. Civil cases include employment discrimination, forfeiture, land condemnation, torts and social security. Criminal cases include prosecutions for drug violations, weapons violations, bank fraud and other federal offenses.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The U.S. Attorney's Office is interested in second year law students who are eager to learn the many facets of Federal Criminal Prosecution and Federal Civil Practice. Students are given research and writing assignments in both criminal and civil matters and are encouraged to attend court proceeding and depositions.

Approximate Number of Positions: 12

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript. Students must also pass a background check.

Deadlines:
Fall: 12 weeks prior
Spring: 12 weeks prior
Summer: 12 weeks prior

New Hampshire
United States Attorney's Office

Contact: Ms. Carol Valley
Human Resources Specialist
United States Attorney's Office
55 Pleasant Street
Suite 352
Concord, NH 03301

Phone: 603-225-1562
FAX: 603-225-1577

Description: The United States Attorney's Office handles all litigation, criminal and civil, for the federal judicial district of New Hampshire. This Office regularly hires interns/law clerks to assist in their government practice.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Second and Third year law students with completed course work in criminal law, civil and criminal procedure, and evidence are preferred, although all students with excellent academic credentials are considered for internships. Law interns are primarily assigned to research various legal issues and to prepare written memoranda. Occasionally, law interns are assigned to assist Assistant United States Attorneys in trial preparation.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2-4/yr

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Criminal and Civil Procedure

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and the Federal paperwork to be provided upon acceptance into this office.

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 1

New Jersey
U.S. Attorney's Office-District of New Jersey

Contact:
Summer Intern Coordinator
U.S. Attorney's Office-District of New Jersey
970 Broad Street
Suite 700
Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: 973-645-2702
FAX: 972-645-2700

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office handles federal civil and criminal litigation arising in the District of New Jersey.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are provided with a variety of assignments, from research and writing to aiding in trial preparation. Summer interns also visit local federal law enforcement agencies and perform a mock trial.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10-15

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January 15

Other Information:

New Jersey
U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office of Immigration Review

Contact:
Judicial Law Clerk
U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review
970 Broad Street
Room 1135
Newark, NJ 07107

Phone: 973-645-3524
FAX: 973-645-3732

Description: This is the office of the U.S. Immigration Court which is a federal administrative law court, which has nine U.S. Immigration Judges.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are hired for fall and spring on a part-time basis and in the summer full-time. All intern positions are volunteer for school credit.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1-3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Immigration Law

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcripts, writing sample and must be a U.S. citizen

Deadlines:
Fall: May 15
Spring: October 1
Summer: March 15

Other Information:

New Mexico
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico

Contact: Ms. Anna Quintana
Human Resources Office
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico
201 Third Street, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: 505-224-1416
FAX: 505-346-7279

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating agency investigations within the district. The office prosecutes violations of federal criminal statutes, defends the government in civil actions, and seeks enforcement of civil penalties and fines.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The office typically accepts 6 student volunteers per year. Students assist in all facets of case preparation, researching legal issues, drafting motions and responses to various pleadings. Students also interview witnesses and assemble documents and exhibits for trial.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities: X
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, Writing Sample and Transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: May 1
Spring: September 1
Summer: February 1

New York
National Labor Relations Board
Region 29

Contact: Mr. Vincent J. Coffey
Deputy Regional Attorney
National Labor Relations Board Region 29
1 Metrotech Center North
10th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201-4201

Phone: 718-330-7695
FAX: 718-330-7579

Description: The National Labor Relations Board is a federal agency administering the NLRA by holding representation elections and investigating unfair labor practices.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Student volunteers work 2 days per week for a semester or full time in the summer investigating unfair labor practice cases. Students are assigned their own cases.

Approximate Number of Positions: 3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript (law & undergraduate), application, and security forms.

Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: March

Other Information:

New York
U.S. Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of New York

Contact: Mr. Joseph Santino
Internship Coordinator
U.S. Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of New York
147 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Phone: 718-254-6186
FAX: 718-254-6548

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of New York is a federal law firm

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns take part in such activities as legal research, filing, and sorting documents. They have hands on experience with U.S. attorneys.

Approximate Number of Positions: 30

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities: X
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law: X
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: May 1
Spring: September 1
Summer: February 1

Other Information:

New York
Executive Office for Immigration Review

Contact:
Judicial Law Clerk
Executive Office for Immigration Review
130 Delaware
Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202

Phone: 716-551-3442
FAX:

Description: The Executive Office for Immigration Review is the Immigration Court and part of the Department of Justice.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns observe all types of immigration proceedings and prepare legal memorandum and short draft decisions for the judges.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1-2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Immigration, Legal Writing

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: March 1

Other Information:

New York
National Labor Relations Board

Contact: Ms. Rhonda Aliouat
Regional Attorney
National Labor Relations Board
Room 901
111 West Huron Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

Phone: 716-551-4938
FAX: 716-551-4972

Description: Regional Office of the National Labor Relations Board are located throughout the nation. The agency enforces the NLRA which provides employee rights to organize and bargain collectively. The Board also investigates and processes charges of unfair labor practices and supervises representation elections.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are provided the opportunity to assist in investigation and processing of charges of unfair labor practices. This requires both legal research ability but also investigative training. Students also conduct research on charges arising out of contested elections. Students should apply well in advance of their work term because all applicants must be approved by the Washington office.

Approximate Number of Positions: 3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Transcript, cover letter and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: January 1
Summer: April 1

New York
U.S. Attorney's Office-Western District of New York

Contact:
Human Resource Specialist
U.S. Attorney's Office-Western District of New York
138 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202

Phone: 716-843-5700
FAX: 716-551-3330

Description: United States Attorney's Office handling cases in the Western District of New York.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: For first and second year law school students they have a formal program that runs through the summer. Law clerks can expect meaningful assignments and program activities including speakers, field trips, etc.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10-15smr

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits: X
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and candidate must pass a background check

Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: October
Summer: January

Other Information:

New York
U.S. Customs Service
Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel

Contact: Ms. Mary Lee Morgan
Assistant Chief Counsel
U.S. Customs Service Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel
111 West Huron Street
Suite 1110
Buffalo, NY 14202

Phone: 716-551-4186
FAX: 716-551-4274

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: March 1
Summer: May 1

New York
Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review

Contact:
Legal Internship Coordinator
Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review
26 Federal Plaza
10th floor Room 1000
New York, NY 10278

Phone: 212-264-5958
FAX: 212-264-1070

Description: EOIR conducts proceedings concerning individuals who seek to enter or remain in the United States. Interns will be exposed to administrative hearings on a variety of issues, including claims to asylum and U.S. Citizenship, document fraud, enforcement against criminals and terrorists, and protection of immigrant rights.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns conduct legal research, write legal memoranda, and draft immigration judge decisions.

Approximate Number of Positions: 10

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: Immigration, Int'l Human Rights

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: $400-$500 per week.

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample, and a list of references.

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1

New York
Federal Bureau of Prisons
MCC New York

Contact: Mr. Les Owen
Senior Staff Attorney
Federal Bureau of Prisons MCC New York
150 Park Row
New York, NY 10007

Phone: 646-836-6455
FAX: 646-836-7665

Description: The Federal Bureau of Prisons - MCC New York is a federal pre-trial detention center.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work on a variety of issues/projects including Bivens lawsuits, FTCA claims, inmate grievances, and conditions of confinement issues.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Constitutional Law

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March 30

Other Information:

New York
Merit Systems Protection Board

Contact: Milagros Farnes
Administrative Judge
Merit Systems Protection Board
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 11229

Phone: 212-264-9372
FAX: 212-264-1417

Description: The Merit Systems Protection Board adjudicate federal civil service employee appeals.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Legal interns help judges with writing and research, updating library, observe hearings, and contact with the public.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

New York
National Labor Relations Board

Contact: Mr. Don Zavelo
Supervisory Attorney
National Labor Relations Board
26 Federal Plaza
Room 3614
New York, NY 10278

Phone: 212-264-0308
FAX: 212-264-8427

Description: The NLRB administers and enforces the National Labor Relations Act.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns investigate unfair labor practice charges under the supervision of a NLRB attorney.

Approximate Number of Positions: 206

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: April 1

Other Information:

New York
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Contact: Mr. Joel Lerner
Chief Counsel, Region II
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
20 Federal Plaza
Room 3908
New York, NY 10278

Phone: 212-264-6373
FAX: 212-204-6364

Description: The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice and services to the Department. It has 400 attorneys nationwide and 10 regional offices.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The Office offers a paid summer program but would be willing to consider students on an externship basis during the academic year.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Health Law

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Varies

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: resume, cover letter, writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March

Other Information:

New York
U.S. Attorney's Office
Northern District of NY - Syracuse Office

Contact: Mr. Charles E. Roberts
Assistant United States Attorney
U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of NY - Syracuse Office
P.O. Box 7198
100 South Clinton Street
Syracuse, NY 13261-7198

Phone: 315-448-0672
FAX: 315-448-0646

Description: The U.S. Attorney"s Office for the Northern District of New York is a medium sized governmental office, covering 32 counties in upstate NY with offices in Syracuse (21 attorneys), Albany (20 attorneys) and Binghamton (3 attorneys). Their areas of practice include Criminal, Civil and Trials and Appeals.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Law students are hired as part and full time interns during the academic year and as full-time interns in the summer. Law students perform legal research, draft memoranda, observe court proceedings, and generally assist in litigation and trials. Outstanding academic credentials and demonstrated research, writing, and analytical ability are significant factors in hiring. Background checks must be successfully completed before commencing employment. Part time students work 12-15 hours per week.

Approximate Number of Positions: 8-17
Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Civil Procedure

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample

Deadlines:
Fall: January 15
Spring: January 15
Summer: January 15

North Carolina
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Charlotte District Office

Contact: Ms. Mindy Weinstein
Regional Attorney
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Charlotte District Office
129 West Trade Street
Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28202

Phone: 704-344-6880
FAX: 704-344-6780

Description: The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Equal Pay Act.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Legal Interns conduct legal research, draft memoranda on various legal issues, analyze documents and other evidence in cases, abstract depositions, organize discovery material and participate in trial planning. Legal interns also conduct investigations of charges by interviewing witnesses, preparing requests for information and reviewing documents. In performing these duties, the interns have the opportunity to work with experienced litigators.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Employment, Civil Rights

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume. cover letter, writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer:

North Carolina
U.S. Attorney's Office

Contact: Mr. Stephanine La Clair
Human Resource Specialist
U.S. Attorney's Office
227 West Trade Street
Carillon Building Suite 1700
Charlotte, NC 28202

Phone: 704-338-3116
FAX: 704-344-6222

Description: The U.S. Attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorneys within the WDNC are responsible for handing the majority of criminal prosecutions and civil litigations on behalf of the United States. They are one of the Department of Justices offices throughout the U.S.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: This office seeks primarily 2nd year law students to do legal research, including Westlaw, assist prosecutors in trial preparation and write briefs, memorandums and other responses in pre-trial and appellate proceedings.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Criminal and Civil Procedure,

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March

Ohio
NASA
Glenn Research Center

Contact: Ms. Bernadette M. Baldwin
Administrative Resources Specialist
NASA Glenn Research Center
21000 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44135

Phone: 216-433-2316
FAX: 216-433-6790

Description: The Glenn Research Center is a space and aeronautic research facility. Legal Interns work in the Chief Counsel's Office.

Internship/Seasonal Positions:

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other: Patents

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Spring

Other Information:

Ohio
U.S. Attorney's Office
Southern District of Ohio

Contact: Mr. Christopher M. Yates
Assistant United States Attorney
U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Ohio
303 Marion Boulevard
2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-469-5715
FAX: 614-469-5240

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office is the federal criminal prosecution that handles affirmative civil fraud cases and all types of civil defense cases.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: This office offers internships to 5 students in the summer and to 3 students in the spring and fall. Interns work with either civil or criminal attorneys preparing cases for trial or doing 6th Circuit Appeal briefs. Interns also attend civil and criminal hearings and trials. Applicants must pass background investigation which takes approximately 8 weeks. They usually have three times as many applicants as positions. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to get recommendations for federal judicial clerkships.

Approximate Number of Positions: 11/yr

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Civil Procedure

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall: June 15
Spring: October 15
Summer: February 15

Oklahoma
Federal Public Defender
Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma

Contact: Mr. Michael Abel
Assistant Federal Public Defender
Federal Public Defender Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma
One West Third Street
Suite 1225
Tulsa, OK 74103

Phone: 918-581-7656
FAX: 918-581-7630

Description: The Federal Public Defender is appointed by the Court to represent indigent persons charged with matters pending in Federal Court.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are exposed to a wide variety of litigation matters related to criminal law proceedings. Interns may work on cases beginning with the Initial Appearance/Arraignment through the entire Federal Appeal process. Their budget allows for no payment for services of interns.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2-4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Oklahoma
U.S. Attorney's Office
Northern District of Oklahoma

Contact: Mr. Kevin C. Leitch
Assistant U. S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Oklahoma
110 W. 7th Street
Suite 300
Tulsa, OK 74119-1029

Phone: 918-382-2700
FAX: 918-560-7939

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes criminal cases and prosecutes and defends civil cases on behalf of the federal government in federal and state courts.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The U.S. Attorney's Office in Oklahoma offers volunteer, nonpaid positions for 2nd/3rd year law students during the spring and fall semesters and during summer break. Students must pass a background check and should be in the top 25% of their class.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1-2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Civil Procedure

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring: October
Summer: March

Other Information:

Pennsylvania
National Labor Relations Board
Region 4

Contact: Mr. Daniel E. Halevy
Regional Attorney
National Labor Relations Board Region 4
615 Chestnut Street
7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone:
FAX: 215-597-7658

Description: They are a regional office of a small federal agency enforcing the National Labor Relations Act.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Students, who are unpaid, work 12 hours per week during their law school semester under a supervisor performing research, writing, and some investigative work. When funding is available they have hired interns for two full time summer positions.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1-2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Transcript from Law and undergraduate school, completion of forms available on website. Writing sample preferred.

Deadlines:
Fall: 10 wks prior
Spring: 10 wks prior
Summer: 10 wks prior

Pennsylvania
U.S Department of Homeland Security-Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Contact: Mr. Kent Frederick
Chief Counsel
U.S Department of Homeland Security-Immigration and Customs Enforcement
1600 Callowhill Street
4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Phone: 215-656-7146
FAX: 215-656-7148

Description: The Office of the Chief Counsel litigates immigration cases on behalf of the Government before the U.S. Immigration Court.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns assist trial attorneys in preparation of cases for litigation and appeal work, including research and legal writing.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Immigration Law

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

Pennsylvania
U.S. Attorney's Office
Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Contact: Mr. Tom Gallagher
AUSA
U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Pennsylvania
615 Chestnut Street
Suite 1250
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone: 215-861-8456
FAX: 215-861-8349

Description: This U.S. Attorney's Office handles civil and criminal litigation in Federal Court.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: This U.S. Attorney's Office offers a 10-week summer intern program where interns perform research and writing assignments, attend law enforcement related field trips, and participate in weekly training.

Approximate Number of Positions: 25-30

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Civil Procedure

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter and resume.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January

Other Information:

Pennsylvania
U.S. Attorney's Office
Western District of Pennsylvania

Contact: Mr. Paul J. Brysh
Assistant U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Pennsylvania
633 U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: 412-644-3493
FAX: 412-644-4549

Description: This office represents the United States in the civil and criminal litigation in Western Pennsylvania.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Their interns perform legal research and writing and litigation support work in federal civil and criminal cases. They have the opportunity to work closely with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and to observe the internal functioning of this office and a variety of federal court proceedings.

Approximate Number of Positions: 5

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume and writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall: April 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: January 15

Other Information:

Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs Service
Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel

Contact: Mr. Michael Fiekes
Assistant Chief Counsel
U.S. Customs Service Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel
#1 La Puntilla Street
Room 224
San Juan, PR 00901

Phone: 787-729-7472
FAX: 787-729-6646

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: March 1
Summer: May 1

South Carolina
U.S. Department of Energy
Savannah River Operations

Contact: Ms. Lucy Knowles
Chief Counsel
U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Operations
PO Box A
Aiken, SC 29602

Phone: 803-952-7618
FAX:

Description: The Office of Counsel provides legal advice on a wide variety of issues including environmental law, government contracts, and labor law.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The Office generally employs two summer law clerks to research legal issues and draft briefs and legal documents.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Varies

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January

Other Information:

Tennessee
Federal Defender Services of Eastern Tennessee

Contact: Ms. Elizabeth B. Ford
Federal Community Defender
Federal Defender Services of Eastern Tennessee
530 Gay Street
Suite 900
Knoxville, TN 37902

Phone: 865-637-7979
FAX: 865-637-7999

Description: Federal Defender Services provides defense services to indigents charged with federal crimes in the Eastern District of Tennessee. There are three offices located in Greeneville, Knoxville and Chattanooga. The case load is varied and may range from as minor as riding a motorcycle without a helmet to bank robbery or homicide.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work on a volunteer basis assisting staff public defenders with their caseload. This generally involves extensive research and writing on motion and appeals. Students are also encouraged to attend court hearings, arraignments and trials.

Approximate Number of Positions: 3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: July 31
Spring: January 15
Summer: March 30

Tennessee
National Labor Relations Board

Contact: Ms. Dottie Wilson
Regional Attorney
National Labor Relations Board
The Brinkley Plaza Building
80 Monroe Avenue-3rd Floor
Memphis, TN 38103

Phone: 901-544-0015
FAX: 901-544-0008

Description: The National Labor Relations Board is a law enforcement agency.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The Board's internship program is an unpaid clerkship for school credit. Typically, they use two interns during the school year and one during the summer.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1-3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Summer only

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

Tennessee
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1407 Union Street
Suite 621
Memphis, TN 38104

Phone: 901-594-0151
FAX: 901-544-0111

Description: Litigation unit of 13 attorneys enforcing federal law against employment discrimination under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and EPA.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work with attorneys preparing cases for trial, interviewing witness and reviewing possible litigation vehicles.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Civil Procedure/Trial Practice

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Open

Other Information:

Tennessee
Federal Public Defender

Contact: Sumter L. Camp
Intern Coordinator
Federal Public Defender
810 Broadway
Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: 615-736-5047
FAX: 615-736-5265

Description: The Federal Public Defender's Office in Nashville handles all court-appointed federal criminal cases for the Middle District of Tennessee. Typical cases involve charges of bank robbery, drug conspiracy, illegal firearms possession, tax fraud, bank fraud, forgery of federal documents, and mail and wire fraud. Their staff consists of 7 attorneys, 4 investigators, and 7 support staff.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Each summer they have two paying positions for law clerks. For these positions they hire only 2nd year students. Although they cannot pay for more than 2 clerks they still staff other positions with first or second year students. These positions are unlimited and unpaid but they make up with experience what they are unable to pay in salary. In the past these positions have been filled by up to seven students. These have included students working strictly as volunteers, working for course credit, or working pursuant to a public service grant or fellowship.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2+

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter and resume

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Open

Tennessee
U.S. Attorney's Office

Contact: Ms. Carrie Daughtrey
Administrator Law Clerk Program
U.S. Attorney's Office
Suite A961
110 Ninth Avenue, South
Nashville, TN 37203-3870

Phone: 615-736-5151
FAX: 615-736-5323

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee prosecutes all federal crimes within the district. The office also represents the United States in all civil actions in federal court.
Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns research and draft responses in pending cases, draft jury instructions, and work on appellate briefs. Interns will work with attorneys during trial preparation and attend hearings and trials. Interns also perform legal research and write memoranda on a variety of criminal and civil issues. Students must work a minimum of eight weeks.

Approximate Number of Positions: 6

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcript and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: June 15
Spring: January 15
Summer: January 15

Tennessee
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (DOE)

Contact: Cheryl Terry
Internship Coordinator
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (DOE)
ENE-ETD-36
PO Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
Phone: 423-576-3427
FAX:

Description: Oak Ridge operates the legal Internship Program for the U.S. Department of Energy. Internships are available with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory or the Hazardous Waste Remedial Action Program both located in Oak Ridge, TN or the Savannah River site at Aiken, SC. Students may be placed with either DOE attorneys or attorneys for government contractors.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are assigned independent energy related legal questions to research and analyze in such areas as waste management, environmental issues, facility security, operational safeguards, human and health effects and administrative law. Federal or contractor staff attorneys will serve as mentor and provide advice and guidance. Students should have some exposure to environmental law or energy issues.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Energy Law and Policy

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Contact for application form

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February 1

Texas
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Regional Counsel - Region 6

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
Environmental Protection Agency Office of Regional Counsel - Region 6
1445 Ross Avenue
Suite 1200 9th Floor
Dallas, TX 75202

Phone: 214-665-2175
FAX: 214-665-3127

Description: The Office of Regional Counsel in Dallas covers environmental legal issues arising from permitting, enforcement, and counseling programs. It consists of approximately 60 attorneys, working in close collaboration with the Department of Justice and state agencies.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Law clerks are exposed to a great variety of legal issues arising within the office in the above listed areas. They work closely with attorneys, and are able to observe agency field operations, negotiations with industry in enforcement cases, and participate in all phases of the office work.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Varies

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Texas
U.S. Attorney's Office

Contact: Mr. Mike Gill
Assistant U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney's Office
1100 Commerce Street
Third Floor
Dallas, TX 75242

Phone: 214-654-8600
FAX: 214-767-4104

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes all federal criminal cases in the district and represents the U.S. government in civil cases in the district.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns work with civil and criminal cases assisting Assistant U.S. Attorneys in preparing cases for trial or appeal.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2-4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities: X
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript, Writing Sample

Deadlines:
Fall: 6 mo prior
Spring: 6 mo prior
Summer: 6 mo prior

Other Information:

Texas
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Dallas District Office

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Dallas District Office
207 South Houston Street
Dallas, TX 75202

Phone: 214-655-3326
FAX: 214-655-3331

Description: This EEOC Office provides employment law enforcement and is a federal civil rights agency.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns assist attorneys in enforcement litigation, legal research, discovery, interview witnesses, participate in meetings and attend depositions.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2-3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume.

Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Other Information:

Texas
Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Contact: Mr. Mike Ochoa
Deputy Chief Counsel
Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement
P.O. Box 1711
Harlingen, TX 78551

Phone: 956-389-7051
FAX: 956-389-7057

Description: The Immigration & Customs Enforcement represents the ICE in all legal aspects.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Legal Interns assist the ICE trial Attorneys in researching immigration law issues and in preparing motions, and appellate briefs.

Approximate Number of Positions: Varies

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Immigration & Nationality Law

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount: Volunteer position

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Spring

Other Information:

Texas
Customs and Border Protection
Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel

Contact: Mr. James DeStefano
Associate Chief Counsel
Customs and Border Protection Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel
2323 South Shepherd Street
Suite 1246
Houston, TX 77019

Phone: 713-387-7260
FAX: 713-387-7265

Description: The Office of the Associate Chief Counsel is a federal legal office engaged in preparing legal opinions, drafting and reviewing legislation and writing litigation reports in the areas of administrative law, enforcement law and trade law.

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 30
Summer: May 1

Texas
Department of Homeland Security-Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Office of the Chief Counsel

Contact: Mr. Gary L. Goldman
Chief Counsel
Department of Homeland Security-Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of the Chief Counsel
126 Northpoint Drive
Room 2020
Houston, TX 77060

Phone: 281-774-4746
FAX: 281-774-5996

Description: This office serves as the ICE Legal Department in Houston, Texas.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The students are expected to work a minimum of 240 hours during the semester. They are not paid and their schools may give them credit hours.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: ANY

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

Texas
Immigration Court
Executive Office for Immigration Review

Contact:
Immigration Court Executive Office for Immigration Review
Department of Justice
2320 La Branch Room 2235
Houston, TX 77004

Phone: 713-718-3870
FAX:

Description: The Executive Office of Immigration Review is responsible for conducting formal court deportation proceedings.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns gain experience in pre-hearing preparation; research and legal analysis; drafting of decision and orders; and monitoring new immigration laws.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1-2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Immigration Law

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: June 30
Spring: October 31
Summer: March 31

Other Information:

Texas
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Contact: Mr. James Sacher
Regional Attorney
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1919 Smith Street
7th Floor
Houston, TX 77001-8049

Phone: 713-209-3398
FAX: 713-209-3402

Description: This EEOC Office provides employment law enforcement in a 26 county region of Southwest Texas.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns research and write on legal issues and also work on factual investigation with a team of civil litigators and investigators.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4/semester

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: May

Other Information:

Vermont
U.S. Attorney's Office District of Vermont

Contact: Ms. Pam Sanderson
Legal Assistant
U.S. Attorney's Office District of Vermont
PO Box 570
Burlington, VT 05402

Phone: 802-951-6725
FAX:

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office represents the U.S. in both civil and criminal cases. Civil cases include employment discrimination, forfeiture, land condemnation, torts, bankruptcy and social security, Criminal cases include prosecutions for drug violations, weapons violations, healthcare fraud and bank violations.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are exposed to all phases of the office's practice during the course of the summer. Clerks assist with research, writing and assist in depositions and trials. Because the criminal litigation involves frequent court appearances, students are encouraged to observe and to familiarize themselves with courtroom proceedings. Students must serve at least 10 weeks.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Civil Procedure

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: $600 week

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: October 1

Virgin Islands
U.S. Attorney's Office-District of the Virgin Islands

Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Galinski
Administrative Officer
U.S. Attorney's Office-District of the Virgin Islands
5500 Veterans Drive
St. Thomas, VI 00802

Phone: 340-774-5757
FAX: 340-776-3474

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office handles federal civil and criminal litigation arising in the District of the Virgin Islands.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The office hires summer interns only.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: November

Other Information:

Virginia
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Contact: Mr. Derek Childress
Attorney Recruitment Coordinator
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
6432 General Green Way
Alexandria, VA 22312

Phone: 202-942-4069
FAX: 703-914-0556

Description: The Securities and Exchange Commission is a federal government agency that regulates securities markets, stock brokers, and investment companies and investment advisers, and pursues many initiatives to ensure and enhance the stability and integrity of the nation's securities markets. Interested students should apply 6-8 weeks prior to the start of the semester.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The Commission offers several intern opportunities for law students. These include the Summer Honors Program which is a voluntary summer internship for first and second year law students. They also offer the Summer Law Student Program which is a paid internship for first and second year law students. In the fall and spring they offer a Student Observer Program which is voluntary.

Approximate Number of Positions: Varies

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities: X
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, under 10 page writing sample and 3 references.

Deadlines:
Fall: August 6
Spring: November 12
Summer: March 1

Virginia
NASA/Langley Research Center
Office of Chief Counsel

Contact: Ms. Sharon L. Smith
Attorney-Advisor
NASA/Langley Research Center Office of Chief Counsel
MS 141
Hampton, VA 23681

Phone: 757-864-3216
FAX: 757-864-8298

Description: NASA is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns help in all areas that the Office of General Counsel is involved.
Approximate Number of Positions: 3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and 2 writing samples.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

Virginia
Office of Staff Counsel
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Contact: Ms. Carolyn S. Neal
Personnel Officer
Office of Staff Counsel U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Suite 2200-Main Street Centre
600 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219-2441

Phone: 804-916-2900
FAX:

Description: The Office of Staff Counsel assists the judges of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in their consideration of cases on appeal. The primary responsibility of attorneys is to review the appeal records and to prepare proposed opinions and orders for consideration by panels of three judges. Approximately half the cases reviewed by the office are prisoner civil rights and post conviction appeals.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns primary responsibility is to provide legal research assistance with the updating and revision of the prisoner litigation manual. Interns also have the opportunity to review appeal record, prepare memoranda and learn federal habeas corpus review procedure.

Approximate Number of Positions: 3

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: 11.00 per hour

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and two references.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March 1

Virginia
U.S. Attorney's Office

Contact: Ms. Jo English
Secretary to the U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney's Office
P.O. Box 1709
Roanoke, VA 24011-1709

Phone: 540-857-2250
FAX: 540-857-2180

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes and defends cases for federal agencies.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Their law clerk interns have the opportunity to become involved in all phases of the work performed in the office from preparing pleadings and briefs to actual trial preparation and trial work.

Approximate Number of Positions: 6

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Third year practice certified

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter and resume

Deadlines:
Fall: March
Spring:
Summer: January 10

Other Information:

Virginia
Judge Advocate Recruiting Office

Contact: CPT Kay Wakatake
Recruiting Officer
Judge Advocate Recruiting Office
1777 North Kent Street
Suite 500
Rosslyn, VA 22209-2194

Phone: 703-696-2822
FAX: 866-276-9524

Description: This organization is the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. They utilize interns worldwide including the Continental U.S., Europe., Japan and Korea.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: 75 second year and 25 first year students are hired each summer (subject to funding) to work in the U.S. Army Legal offices world-wide.

Approximate Number of Positions: 100

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: GS 5 - 7 pay rate

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, transcript, writing sample. and Army summer intern application. Available on line at law.goarmy.com

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Nov 1/March 1

Other Information:

Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Northwest Region

Contact: Ms. Elanor Durham
Attorney
Federal Trade Commission Northwest Region
915 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98174

Phone: 206-220-4476
FAX: 206-220-6366

Description: The FTC enforces federal consumer protection and anti-trust statutes, See website for more information.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns assist attorneys in preparation of and litigation of consumer protection and anti-trust cases in federal district court. Interns perform entry level legal work including discovery, witness preparation, legal research and drafting pleadings.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence: X
Securities: X
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Civil Procedure, Anti-trust

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Summer only

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: September
Spring: May
Summer: February

Other Information:

Washington
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel

Contact: Mr. David Goldfarb
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel
1000 Second Avenue
Suite 2200
Seattle, WA 98104-1049

Phone: 206-553-1298
FAX: 206-553-0606

Description: They are a federal legal office engaged in preparing legal opinions, writing litigation reports in the areas of administrative law, enforcement law, labor, trade and immigration law.

Approximate Number of Positions: Open

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: March 1
Summer: May 1

Other Information:

Washington
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region X

Contact: Ms. Jan Kesler
Recruiting Coordinator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region X
1200 Sixth Avenue
ORC-158
Seattle, WA 98101

Phone: 206-553-1141
FAX: 206-553-1192

Description: EPA's office in Seattle has more than 600 employees and is responsible for EPA matters in Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The region's legal services are provided by the Office of Regional Counsel which has 35 attorneys. ORC attorneys handle matters arising under federal environmental statutes in judicial and administrative enforcement litigation, cleanup and cost recovery negotiations, administrative order issuance and permit drafting

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are expected to conduct legal research for a number of attorneys, prepare pleadings and motions in administrative cases, draft legal memoranda and attend meetings with representatives of the regulated community and other agencies. Opportunities may arise to participate in administrative hearings or attend court proceedings. Internships are unpaid but academic credit is available.

Approximate Number of Positions: 2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy: X

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.

Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring: October
Summer: December

Washington
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Contact: Mr. John F. Stanley
Supervisory Trial Attorney
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
909 First Avenue
Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206-220-6896
FAX: 206-220-6869

Description: The EEOC is the enforcement agency for Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and EPA..

Internship/Seasonal Positions: The externs in this office work closely with the attorneys doing research, reviewing files, preparing draft pleadings and memoranda, attending depositions, mediations and interviews. Also, the legal externs have the opportunity to observe the intake process and other investigative functions. This is an invaluable experience for a career in civil rights and employment law.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1-2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount: Volunteer position

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample.

Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Other Information:

Washington
Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho

Contact: Ms. Lisa Werner
Administrative Officer
Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho
10 North Post
Suite 700
Spokane, WA 99201

Phone: 509-624-7606
FAX: 509-747-3539

Description: The Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington & Idaho is a nonprofit corporation receiving funding from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. It represents indigent defendants charged with federal crimes. Cases vary from immigration offenses, drugs and firearms offenses to white collar crimes and crimes occurring on Indian reservations. Lawyers handle cases before the district court as well as appear before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are actively involved in interviewing and preparing clients for their initial appearance and bail hearing, assisting clients at the interview by pretrial services, researching and writing briefs, interviewing witnesses and assisting in trial. The legal interns also maintain the office motion and brief books and work on developing training materials.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: 2,550 per month

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume. cover letter, and references.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: mid November

West Virginia
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia

Contact: Ms. Rita Valdrini
First Assistant U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia
1125 Chapine Street
Suite 3000
Wheeling, WV 26003

Phone: 304-234-0100
FAX:

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes all federal criminal cases in the district and represents the U.S. government in civil cases in the district.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns are mentored by either the civil or criminal Division Chief. The interns conduct legal research, prepare memoranda, and receive on the job training by attending meetings between Assistant U.S. Attorneys and federal agents, witnesses and by attending court proceedings.

Approximate Number of Positions:

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Civil Procedure

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, Transcript, Writing Sample

Deadlines:
Fall: February
Spring:
Summer:

Wisconsin
National Labor Relations Board

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
National Labor Relations Board
Suite 700
310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Henry S. Reuss Federal Plaza
Milwaukee, WI 53203

Phone: 414-297-3872
FAX: 414-297-3880

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns assist in the processing of ongoing cases before the Board. They also perform legal research and writing to assist staff attorneys.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1

Preferred Background

Criminal Law:
Evidence:
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law:
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other:

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: GS 7 pay rate

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcripts.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March 1

Wisconsin
U.S. Attorney's Office-Eastern District of Wisconsin

Contact: Ms. Carol Kraft
Assistant U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney's Office-Eastern District of Wisconsin
517 E. Wisconsin Avenue
Room 530
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Phone: 414-297-1702
FAX: 414-297-4394

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes all federal criminal cases in the district and represents the U.S. government in civil cases in the district.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns primarily work on research and writing. Interns do have the opportunity to view court proceedings in District Court and the Court of Appeals.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts:
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law: X
Education Law:
Administrative Law: X
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Torts, Legal Research and Writing

Preferred Class: 1L or 2L

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer:

Application Materials: Resume, cover letter transcript and two writing samples.

Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March

Other Information:

Wyoming
U.S. Attorney's Office
District of Wyoming

Contact:
Legal Intern Coordinator
U.S. Attorney's Office District of Wyoming
P.O. Box 668
Cheyenne, WY 82003

Phone: 307-772-2124
FAX: 307-772-2123

Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office handles federal civil and criminal litigation arising in the District of Wyoming.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: This U.S. Attorney's Office offers a Summer Law Internship Program with paid positions lasting six to twelve weeks. They also offer an unpaid externship with credit opportunities during the fall and spring. The externship program is operated jointly with the University of Wyoming College of Law. Interested students should request their job announcement.

Approximate Number of Positions: 1-2

Preferred Background

Criminal Law: X
Evidence: X
Securities:
Contracts: X
Environmental Law: X
Labor Law:
Education Law:
Administrative Law:
Public Benefits:
Policy:
Other: Civil and/or Criminal Procedure

Preferred Class: 2L

Salary: X Approximate Amount: Summer only

Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript

Deadlines:
Fall: July 15
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 15

Other Information: