Law Intern Positions
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace, and the candidate(s) selected will be required to pass a drug test to screen for illegal drug use. Career Opportunities are also contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation adjudicated by the Department of Justice.
CRIMINAL DIVISION
DOMESTIC SECURITY SECTION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 6746
Washington, D.C. 20530 |
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Intern Coordinator
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E-mail: |
dssjobs@usdoj.gov |
The mission of the Domestic Security Section (DSS) is to enhance the security of our nation's citizens and borders by enforcing federal criminal laws relating to: (1) complex immigration and border crimes; (2) international human rights violations; and (3) certain federal crimes of violence committed outside the United States. The Section investigates and prosecutes complex immigration cases involving alien smuggling, trafficking in fraudulent travel and identification documents, and international criminal travel networks, particularly those that pose potential national security threats. DSS is also responsible for the investigation and prosecution of select torture, genocide and war crime cases. In addition, DSS is the Department's central point of contact regarding Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) investigations and prosecutions. Aside from its operational work, DSS designs, implements, and supports law enforcement efforts, legislative initiatives, policies and strategies relating to these areas. |
Projected No. of Volunteers: |
4 |
Internship Location(s): |
Washington, D.C. |
Application Materials: |
Please submit via e-mail a cover letter (including dates available), resume, writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), transcript (official or unofficial), and three references. |
Qualifications: |
Summer: Rising second- and third-year law students.
Fall/Spring: Second- and third-year law students; full-time International or Comparative Law LL.M. candidates who are not employed while pursuing their advanced degree.
Applicants must have: (1) a strong academic background; (2) excellent research and writing skills; and (3) experience or interest in criminal and international law.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Foreign language proficiency, particularly in Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese, is preferred. Applicants should have an in-depth understanding of the political and cross-cultural nuances inherent in working with foreign governments.
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must pass a background check before a formal offer for an internship can be extended. |
Application Deadline: |
Summer: March 1
Fall: June 1
Spring: September 1
Because interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis beginning as early as December 1 for the summer, applicants should apply as early as possible. |
Minimum Weeks Required: |
Summer: 10 weeks or more
Fall/Spring: Full semester (15 to 20 hours per week) |
Salary: |
Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit only. |
Assignments: |
Law interns will conduct substantial legal research and writing assignments in the areas of international, criminal, and immigration law. Law interns will also conduct factual research, review and organize documents, and work on policy matters. |
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