UNITED
STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
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The United States Attorney's Office serves as the principal litigator for
its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency
investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility
and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend
the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil
enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines
and penalties among other things. |
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Projected
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4 - 2 during the Summer Program and 2 during the Autumn Program |
Internship Location(s): |
(4) Montgomery, Alabama. |
Application Material |
Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, date when available, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings. |
Qualifications: |
First-year (second semester) and second- and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office. |
Application
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September 1st for Spring Program (January - May). February
1st for Summer Program (June - August). |
Minimum
Weeks |
10 |
Salary: |
Volunteer (without compensation) or work-study credit. |
Assignments: |
Typical assignments will include assisting with all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to Assistant United States Attorneys, interviewing witnesses, and assembling exhibits for trial. |
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