And judging from the comments of past interns, they are not walking away disappointed. Compared to my roommates who are working at private firms, I have much more responsibility. They are jealous. Some Department organizations have uncompensated positions for course credit or as part of a law school's work-study program. Interested students should contact their law school for specific requirements before applying for these positions.
Organizations typically ask for a resume and either an official or unofficial law school transcript.
Student should apply separately to each organization in which they have an interest. While the majority of legal intern positions with the Department of Justice are located in Washington, D.C., internships also are available in the field offices of several Department organizations. An Internship with a U.S. Attorney's Office. There are 94 U.S. Attorneys' Offices nationwide. Since each office hires independently, you should contact each office directly to inquire about position availability and the application process.