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College Intern (Student Volunteer) (Summer 2026)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is seeking college interns (non-law student volunteers) for their unpaid Summer Internship Program. Interns will assist with clerical tasks, legal research, and litigation support, providing exposure to the criminal justice system and mentorship from experienced litigators.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assignments for non-law student volunteers may involve clerical tasks and other litigation support responsibilities

Interns may also attend depositions, summarize transcripts, join attorneys in meetings, and observe court proceedings

In addition, interns may have assignments such as legal research, evidentiary and documentary review, and trial preparation

Qualification

Research skillsWriting skillsAttention to detailCommitment to fairnessIntegrity

Required

You must be a United States Citizen or National

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

You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable

You must meet half-time student enrollment requirements

You must submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with your application

You must be at least 16 years of age or older

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement

Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA or a GPA that ranks you in the top half of your class

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

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment

Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation

Candidates must have lived in the United States for at least three of the past five years

Preferred

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