Educational Opportunities Section
Volunteer Law Internship Information
The U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Educational Opportunities Section seeks volunteer law interns for
its spring, summer and fall intern programs.
The Section, on behalf of the United States, enforces in federal court education-related
anti-discrimination statutes that prohibit discrimination on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and disability. Students may refer to the
Section's website at www.usdoj.gov/crt/edo/ to gather
specific information on our enforcement authority, jurisdiction, and recent case activities.
Interns will be involved in various aspects of litigation, including assisting attorneys with discovery, drafting motions and
briefs, and conducting legal research. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in civil rights issues and/or public interest
law. The Section reviews applications and makes selections on a rolling basis. Deadlines for submitting applications are as follows:
- Spring Intern Program: October 15
- Summer Intern Program: January 15
- Fall Intern Program: April 15
Please fax a resume and cover letter to:
- Jeremiah Glassman
- Section Chief
- U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
- Educational Opportunities Section
- 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
- Patrick Henry Building, Suite 4300
- Washington, D.C. 20530
- (202) 514-4092
- (202) 514-8337 (FAX)
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Updated July 25, 2008
