Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Fall College Intern Volunteer (Civil Division)
Job Location
Baltimore, MD, United States
Job Description
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland serves nearly six million residents, with its main office in Baltimore. As part of the U.S. Department of Justice, the office is committed to upholding the rule of law, ensuring public safety, and pursuing justice through the effective enforcement of federal laws. The office is comprised of four divisions: Criminal, CIVIL, Appellate, and administrative - each playing a critical role in advancing the mission of the Department of Justice. This college intern(s) will be assigned to the CIVIL division. Within the CIVIL DIVISION, Assistant United States Attorneys represent the United States in a wide range of matters, including defending federal agencies in civil lawsuits and pursuing affirmative civil enforcement actions. Their work spans federal court litigation, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation. This fall internship offers college students a unique opportunity to explore the field of CIVIL LITIGATION within the federal government. Interns in the CIVIL DIVISION work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals, gaining firsthand insight into the litigation process, public service, and the role of federal civil enforcement. For students considering law school, paralegal studies, and any other legal careers in public service, this is an enriching experience that builds practical skills, professional confidence, and a deeper understanding of the justice system.
Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Posted Date: 6/30/2025
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland serves nearly six million residents, with its main office in Baltimore. As part of the U.S. Department of Justice, the office is committed to upholding the rule of law, ensuring public safety, and pursuing justice through the effective enforcement of federal laws. The office is comprised of four divisions: Criminal, CIVIL, Appellate, and administrative - each playing a critical role in advancing the mission of the Department of Justice. This college intern(s) will be assigned to the CIVIL division. Within the CIVIL DIVISION, Assistant United States Attorneys represent the United States in a wide range of matters, including defending federal agencies in civil lawsuits and pursuing affirmative civil enforcement actions. Their work spans federal court litigation, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation. This fall internship offers college students a unique opportunity to explore the field of CIVIL LITIGATION within the federal government. Interns in the CIVIL DIVISION work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals, gaining firsthand insight into the litigation process, public service, and the role of federal civil enforcement. For students considering law school, paralegal studies, and any other legal careers in public service, this is an enriching experience that builds practical skills, professional confidence, and a deeper understanding of the justice system.
Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Posted Date: 6/30/2025
Job Requirements
Applicants with a strong academic background, excellent research and writing skills, an eye for detail, and a commitment to fairness and integrity supporting the administration of justice are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA or a GPA that ranks you in the top half of your class. Student interns must be United States Citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States.) Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Applicant must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. Applicant must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Applicant must meet half-time student enrollment requirements and must submit a transcript for proof of enrollment with the application. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age or older. Enrollment MUST be in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, graduate/professional school, or certificate program equivalent to at least 1 academic year of full-time study.
Contact Information
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