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 attorn