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The Internship Series

FedLaw: Legal Internships with Federal Agencies

updatedFall – 2014

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Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office – Alabama 1 California Department of the Interior – Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance 2 National Labor Relations Board - Region 32 3 National Labor Relations Board – Region 20 4 Office of the U.S. Attorney – Southern District of California 5 U.S. Attorney’s Office – Northern District of California 6 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region IX 7 U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission 8 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 9 Colorado U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 10 Delaware U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware 11 District of Columbia Central Intelligence Agency – Office of the General Counsel 12 Comptroller of the Currency 13 Corporation for National & Community Service 14 Department of Commerce – Office of the Chief Counsel for Int’l Commerce 15 Department of Commerce – Office of the General Counsel 16 Department of Defense – General Counsel 17 Department of Education 18 Department of Justice – Antitrust Division 19 Export-Import Bank of the United States 20 Federal Public Defender – DC 21 Library of Congress – Congressional Research Service 22 Merit Systems Protection Board – Office of the General Counsel 23 National Endowment for the Arts 24 National Trust for Historic Preservation – Law Dept. 25 Overseas Private Investment Insurance Corporation 26 Small Business Administration – Office of General Counsel 27 U.S. Agency for International Development 28 U.S. Attorney’s Office – DC 29 U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 30 U.S. Customs and Border Protection 31 U.S. Department of Justice – Environmental Enforcement Section 32 U.S. Department of State 33 U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs 34 U.S. Government Accountability Office 35

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 36 Florida Department of Homeland Security 37 Federal Public Defender’s Office – Florida 38 U.S. Attorney’s Office – Florida 39 United States Securities and Exchange Commission – Florida 40 U.S. Department of H.U.D. 41 Georgia U.S. Department of the Interior – Office of the Regional Solicitor 42 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission – Georgia 43 Hawaii Hawaii Federal Public Defender 44 U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Hawaii 45 Illinois Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 46 Federal Defender Program 47 U.S. Attorney’s Office – Northern District of Illinois 48 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region 5 49 Indiana U.S. Customs and Border Protection 50 Kentucky U.S. Attorney’s Office – Western District of Kentucky 51 Louisiana National Labor Relations Board – Region 15 52 Maryland National Labor Relations Board – Region 5 53 United States Attorney’s Office – District of Maryland 54 Massachusetts Department of Education – Office for Civil Rights 55 Securities and Exchange Commission – Boston Regional Office 56 U.S. Department of the Interior – Office of the Regional Solicitor 57 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region 1 58 Michigan U.S. Attorney’s Office – Eastern District of Michigan 59

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Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Minnesota 60 Missouri Department of Veterans’ Affairs 61 United States Attorney’s Office – Eastern District of Missouri 62 Montana United States Attorney’s Office – District of Montana 63 Nevada U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Nevada 64 New Hampshire United States Attorney’s Office – NH 65 New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office – NJ 66 New Mexico U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico 67 New York Executive Office for Immigration Review 68 National Labor Relations Board – Region 29 69 U.S. Attorney’s Office – Northern District of NY 70 U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Eastern District of NY 71 U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Western District of NY 72 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 73 North Carolina Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Charlotte 74 U.S. Attorney’s Office – NC 75 Ohio U.S. Attorney’s Office – Southern District of Ohio 76 Oklahoma U.S. Attorney’s Office – Northern District of OK 77 Oregon U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs – OR 78 Pennsylvania National Labor Relations Board 79 U.S. Department of Homeland Security – PA 80

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U.S. Attorney’s Office – Eastern District of PA 81 U.S. Attorney’s Office – Western District of PA 82 South Carolina U.S. Department of Energy – Savannah River Operations 83 Tennessee National Labor Relations Board 84 Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education 85 U.S. Attorney’s Office – TN 86 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – TN 87 Texas Department of Homeland Security – TX 88 Department of Homeland Security – TX – Office of the General Counsel 89 Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Regional Counsel – Region 6 90 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Dallas 91 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Houston 92 Vermont U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of VT 93 Virgin Islands U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of the Virgin Islands 94 Virginia Judge Advocate Recruiting Office 95 U.S. Attorney’s Office – Virginia 96 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission – VA 97 Washington Federal Trade Commission – Northwest Region 98 U.S. Attorney’s Office – Western District of Washington 99 U.S. Customs and Border Protection – Washington State 100 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region X 101 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – WA 102 West Virginia U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia 103 U.S. Attorney’s Office – First Assistant – Northern District of WV 104 Wisconsin National Labor Relations Board – WI 105 U.S. Attorney’s Office – Eastern District of WI 106

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Alabama U.S. Attorney's Office - Alabama

Contact: Donzella Walton Human Resources Officer U.S. Attorney's Office – Alabama 1801 4th Avenue, North Birmingham, AL 33203 Phone: 205-224-2070 Email: Fax: 205-244-2074 Website: www.usdoj.gov/usao/al Description: The US. Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes and representing federal agencies in civil litigation. Internship Positions: Interns work on a volunteer basis either for course credit or to gain hands on experience. Approximate Number of Positions: 15-20 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: May 1 spring: September 1 Summer: January 15 Application Materials: Resume cover letter and writing sample. Other Information:

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California Department of the Interior Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance Contact: Legal Intern Coordinator Department of the Interior Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance 1111 Jackson Street Suite 520 Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: 510-817-1477 Email: [email protected] Fax: 510-419-0177 Website: http://www.doi.gov/oepc Description: OEPC provides National and Regional leadership and direction in the coordination and development of environmental policy and program evaluation. It provides for a coordinated and unified approach and response to environmental issues that affect multiple bureaus in order to ensure that the Department seeks as one entity with respect to those issues. The OPEC provides independent environmental and technical advice to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Assistant Secretary, Policy, Management and Budget and other senior departmental officials. Internship Positions: The OEPC internship usually lasts for 3 - 9 months; 24 hours per week. The internship provides interns (legal and non-legal) an opportunity to work on current local, state, and regional issues with access to policy meetings. Approximate Number of Positions: 3 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Rolling Spring: Rolling Summer: Rolling Application Materials: Cover letter and resume. Other Information: For more information please visit their homepage at http://www.doi.gov/oepc

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California National Labor Relations Board Region 32 Contact: George Velastegui Deputy Regional Attorney National Labor Relations Board Region 321301 Clay Street Suite 300 N Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: 510-637-3278 Email: Fax: 510-637-3315 Website: www.NLRB.gov Description: The NLRB is an administrative federal agency which administers and enforces the National Labor Relations Act which is the primary federal statute governing labor relations in the private sector. Internship Positions: Interns investigate unfair labor practice charges, conduct NLRB elections and perform legal research and writing. Approximate Number of Positions: 4 per year Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Public Benefits: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July Spring: November Summer: March 1 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and transcript. Other Information: This office of the NLRB employs two summer interns and 1 intern during the fall and spring law school semester.

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California National Labor Relations Board-Region 20 Contact: Robert Buffin Deputy Regional Attorney National Labor Relations Board-Region 20 901 Market Street Suite 400 San Francisco, CA 94103-1735 Phone: 415-356-5154 Email: Fax: 415-356-5156 Website: www.nlrb.gov Description: The NLRB is the federal agency charged with enforcement and administration of the National Labor Relations Act. Internship Positions: In supervision of staff attorneys, interns are given the opportunity to work on actual case assignments. Interns interview witnesses, observe elections, draft pleadings and motions, and research and write on a wide variety of issues. Both paid and unpaid positions are available. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: Summer Only Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 Summer: March 1 Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample and Transcript Other Information:

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California Office of the U.S. Attorney Southern District of California Contact: Intern Coordinator Office of the U.S. Attorney Southern District of California 880 Front Street Room 6293 San Diego, CA 92101-8893 Phone: 619-557-6203 Email: [email protected] Fax: 619-557-5503 Website: www.usdoj.gov Description: The U.S. Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer for all federal crimes committed within his or her federal judicial district. This office is one of the ten largest in the nation and employs approximately 135 Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Internship Positions: The extern program allows students who have completed at least one and a half semesters of law school to work full time for one semester in the U.S. Attorney's Office. During the externship the law student will be assigned to work with several experienced Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Students may work in the Civil or Criminal Division. Approximate Number of Positions: 19 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X E vidence: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Other: Constitutional Law Preferred Class: 1L or 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: April 30 Spring: October 15 Summer: January 15 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and 5-10 page writing sample. Other Information: Students must be able to obtain a security clearance approval. Candidates must be a US Citizen in order to apply.

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California U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of California Contact: Legal Intern Coordinator U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of California 450 Golden Gate Avenue, Box 36055 San Francisco, CA 94044 Phone: 415-436-7200 Email: Fax: 415-436-7234 Website: Description: The criminal division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecutes crimes under Federal Statutes. Internship Positions: Law Clerks are given considerable responsibility and are expected to perform all the tasks that an attorney in the office would undertake in the prosecution of criminal cases. Law clerks are given their own caseload of ten to twenty misdemeanor criminal cases including traffic cases, theft of government property, forgery, and Social Security fraud. Law clerks are supervised by an Assistant U.S. Attorney and the senior law clerk and are given extensive research and writing projects in addition to their own caseload. Approximate Number of Positions: 10 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: June 1 Spring: October 20 Summer: March 1 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcript, writing sample and references. Other Information:

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California U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region IX Office of Regional Counsel Contact: John Lyons, Legal Intern Coordinator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region IX Office of Regional Counsel 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-972-3889 Email: www.epa.gov/region09/orc/ Fax: 415-972-3520 Website: Description: The Office of Regional Counsel is one of EPA's ten regional offices. Based in San Francisco, the office's jurisdiction covers the state of California, Arizona, Hawaii and Nevada, as well as several Pacific Island territories. The primary focus of the office is on enforcement matters where attorneys work closely with scientific staff to develop cases for civil, administrative and criminal enforcement. Internship Positions: Interns are accepted on a year round basis. Students work closely with attorneys performing research and writing assignments and assisting attorneys in preparation for litigation. Students must have completed their first year of law school. Sometimes funding is available for summer clerks. Application review begins in January for summer positions and continues until positions are filled. They prefer first or second year students for summer positions and second and third year students for school year positions. Typically, 4 interns are hired during the summer and 2-3 during the year Approximate Number of Positions: 6 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July 31 Spring: October 15 Summer: January 31 Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, Writing Sample, References and Transcript

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California U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Contact: Monique Winkler Staff Attorney U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 44 Montgomery Street Suite 2600 San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: 415-705-2500 Email: Fax: 415-705-2501 Website: www.sec.gov Description: The San Francisco Regional Office of the SEC offers internships in the Division of Enforcement which is charged with protecting investors and enforcing federal securities laws. Internship Positions: Interns work with enforcement staff on a broad range of projects, including investigation of company practices and litigation of civil actions. Past interns have worked on cases involving insider trading, stock market manipulation and financial fraud. Interns also attend Commission meetings, training seminars, witness testimony and court proceedings. Approximate Number of Positions: 3 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: Summer only Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: April Spring: October Summer: Oct. /Feb. Application Materials: Resume cover letter and transcript. On line applications for summer positions see www.sec.gov/jobs for information. Other Information:

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California Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Contact: Stephanie Struble Trial Attorney Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 303 E. 17th Avenue-Suite 410 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-866-1381 Email: [email protected] Fax: 303-866-1375 Website: www.eeoc.gov Description: The EEOC is the federal agency charged with enforcing Federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Internship Positions: Interns are accepted year round. Students are given the opportunity to observe and participate in as many aspect of the litigation process as possible Approximate Number of Positions: 1-3 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Labor Law: X Other: Civil Rights Preferred Class: 1L or 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: Open Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter and Writing Sample. Other Information:

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Colorado U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Contact: John Dulles Regional Director U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 1700 Broadway Suite 710 Denver, CO 80290 Phone: 303-866-1040 Email: Fax: Website: Description: The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights was established by Congress as an independent, bi-partisan, fact finding agency. The Commission advises the President and Congress on matters related to voting rights, the administration of justice, the enforcement of civil rights laws and the equal protection of the law. Internship Positions: Interns work in a variety of areas. Legal interns perform research and writing on civil rights issues. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: Civil Rights Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: Open Application Materials: Resume cover letter and writing sample. Other Information:

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Delaware U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware Contact: Christopher J. Burke Assistant U.S. Attorney U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware Nemours Building 1007 Orange Street-Suite 700 Wilmington, DE 19899-2046 Phone: 302-573-6277 Email: Fax: 302-573-6220 Website: www.usdoj.gov/usao/de Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Delaware is the federal prosecutors for the state of Delaware and work in the office's Criminal and Civil Divisions. Internship Positions: The Law Clerk Summer Program is designed to provide 1L law students with valuable legal experience and allow the attorneys in the office to benefit from their skills and insight. Law clerks are expected to provide assistance with legal research, document drafting, preparation of memoranda, review of hearing transcripts, witness interviews and case strategy-decision making under the supervision of Assistant U.S. Attorneys. The office will consider applications for internships during the school year. Approximate Number of Positions: 3 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Administrative Law: X Education Law: X Policy: X Public Benefits: X Other: TOA, Employment Discrimination, Civil Rights Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: February Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample. Other Information:

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District of Columbia Central Intelligence Agency Office of the General Counsel Contact: Jessica S. Administrative Officer Central Intelligence Agency Office of the General Counsel Washington, DC 20505 Phone: 703-874-2488 Email: Fax: 703-874-3208 Website: www.cia.gov Description: OGC handles a wide variety of legal issues, including both civil and criminal litigation, foreign intelligence, and counterintelligence activities, con counterterrorism, counter narcotics, nonproliferation and arms control, personnel and security matters, contracting, finance and budget matters, tax, immigration, international financial transactions, corporate law, copyright, intellectual property, foreign and international law, and legislation. The CIA is a foreign intelligence agency, not a law enforcement agency, and is prohibited from having any police power, or internal security function. Internship Positions: The OGC of the CIA has a summer legal clerkship program that allows a small number of exceptionally qualified law students to obtain a broad exposure to the practice of intelligence law for several months during the summer. A Top Secret security clearance is required. Since the personnel screening generally takes between 6-9 months resume packages should be sent no later than September 15th. U.S. citizenship is required. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: National Security Law Preferred Class: 2L Salary: $60,232 Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: Spring: Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: September 15 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample and 3 professional references. Other Information: 3.0 GPA required, Law Review and Master's Certificate preferred.

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District of Columbia Comptroller of the Currency Contact: Liana Prieto Legal Internship Coordinator Comptroller of the Currency 250 E Street SW Washington, DC 20219 Phone: 202-874-4460 Email: www.occ.treas.gov Fax: 202-874-4555 Website: www.occ.treas.gov Description: The Comptroller of the Currency supervises national banks by ensuring their safety and soundness. Internship Positions: The Law Department offers internships to highly qualified candidates to introduce them to banking law and the work of the Comptroller's Office, The number of internships varies depending on the needs of the Law Department divisions. Approximate Number of Positions: 10 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X E vidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: Banking Law Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: 30 days prior Spring: 30 days prior Summer: 30 days prior Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample. Other Information:

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District of Columbia Corporation for National and Community Service Contact: Tom Bryant Associate General Counsel Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20525 Phone: 202-605-6678 Email: Fax: 202-808-3467 Website: www.cns.gov Description: The Corporation for National and Community Service is a wholly owned U.S. government corporation the administers government service programs throughout the U.S. (AmeriCorps, Vista, Senior Corps, Learn and Serve) Internship Positions: Interns research and write on a variety of issues including administrative law, constitutional law, ethics and statutes administered by the corporation. Students also work with assigned counsel in preparation of cases currently in litigation and meet with program staff to assist in policy development and implementation. Approximate Number of Positions: 1 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: Legal research and writing Preferred Class: 1L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: $300 week Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: January 15 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and Transcript. Other Information:

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District of Columbia Department of Commerce-Office of the Chief Counsel for International Commerce Contact: Gwen Manseau Legal Intern Coordinator Department of Commerce-Office of the Chief Counsel for International Commerce 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW Room 5875Washington, DC 20230 Phone: 202-482-0937 Email: Fax: Website: Description: The Office of the Chief Counsel for International Commerce provides legal advice and support to the International Trade Administration on international trade, investment and export promotion matters. International Commerce attorneys work closely with the USTR and other government agencies. The office primarily focuses on the negotiation, implementation and enforcement of bilateral and multilateral trade and investment agreements. Internship Positions: Law Clerks will work on substantive legal issues often involving client contact, attend inter-agency meetings as appropriate, and participate in office staff meetings. The law clerk will be assigned a supervisor who will meet with the student on a regular basis to discuss the program. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: International Business Transactions, International Trade Law Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: Summer only Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: August 15 Spring: November 15 Summer: February 15 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcript and writing sample. Other Information:

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District of Columbia Department of Commerce-Office of the General Counsel Contact: Meghan Grimes Legal Intern Coordinator Department of Commerce-Office of the General Counsel 14th & Constitution Ave, NW Room 5875 Washington, DC 20230 Phone: 202-482-0490 Email: Fax: Website: Description: The General Counsel for the Department of Commerce is the chief legal officer and is responsible for all legal work performed at the Department. Internship Positions: Each year the Department of Commerce offers Summer Legal Internships to a significant number of first and second year law students. Because of the issues dealt with by the commerce Department's eight bureaus, the program offers law students legal experiences that cannot be duplicated. Positions are available on both a paid and volunteer basis. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: Varies Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July 14 Spring: November 15 Summer: March 15 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript. Other Information:

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District of Columbia Department of Defense General Counsel Contact: Christine Haynes Legal Internship Coordinator Department of Defense General Counsel 1600 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-1600 Phone: 703-695-3422 Email: Fax: 703-695-4970 Website: Description: The Department of Defense General Counsel Office consists of attorneys that support the Secretary and the Department of Defense. Internship Positions: The intern program is an Honors Legal Internship Program open to first and second year law students. Approximate Number of Positions: 12 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: International Law, Real Estate Preferred Class: 1L or 2L Salary: Approximate Amount: Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: November/January Application Materials: Resume, transcript, writing sample, OPM form 171, OF 612, and statement of class rank. Other Information: The application deadline for first year law students is January and the application deadline for second year students is November. Another contact person is SGT Kimberly Lenzer.

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District of Columbia Department of Education Office of General Counsel Contact: J. Adams Executive Officer Department of Education Office of General Counsel400 Maryland Avenue, SW Room 6E343 Washington, DC 20202-2110 Phone: 202-401-8340 Email: Fax: Website: Description: The Office of General Counsel provides in house legal assistance to the Department's operating divisions and programs. Its work supports enforcement of federal statutes prohibiting discrimination in funding or programing in education. The office also drafts proposed legislation to the Congress. Internship Positions: First and Second year law students are hired for the internship program. Interns may be assigned to work with one or more divisions within the office Interns are exposed to a variety of legal and programmatic areas. Interns generally perform research and writing assignments or participation in l litigation activities. Approximate Number of Positions: 3 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: Legislative Drafting Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: August Spring: January Summer: Open Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.

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District of Columbia Department of Justice Antitrust Division Contact: E. J. Law Human Resources Specialist Department of Justice Antitrust Division601 D Street NW Suite 1213 Washington, DC 20530 Phone: 202-514-1992 Email: Fax: 202-514-0580 Website: www.usdoj.gov/oarm Description: The Antitrust Division is responsible for enforcing federal laws designed to ensure that the nation's markets are free and open to robust competition. Internship Positions: The Division hires volunteers on an as-needed basis to perform a myriad of duties and responsibilities within one of the Washington, DC litigating sections or one of the four field offices. Candidates interested in the Summer Law Intern Program are required to apply through the Department of Justice Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management at www.usdoj.gov/oarm/index.html Approximate Number of Positions: 15-20 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Policy: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: Economics Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July 15 Spring: November 30 Summer: March 15 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample of 5 pages or less. Email to [email protected]

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District of Columbia Export-Import Bank of the United States Contact: Legal Intern Coordinator Export-Import Bank of the United States 811 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20571 Phone: 202-565-3460 Email: [email protected] Fax: 202-565-3463 Website: www.exim.gov Description: The Export-Import Bank provides insurance, loans and guaranties to finance the sale of U.S. exports overseas. Internship Positions: Interns perform research, drafting of memoranda and legal documents related to export transactions. Approximate Number of Positions: 1 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Public Benefits: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Policy: X Other: International Business Transactions Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: February Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and transcript Other Information:

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District of Columbia Federal Public Defender For the District of Columbia Contact: Legal Internship Coordinator Federal Public Defender For the District of Columbia625 Indiana Avenue, NW Suite 550 Washington, DC 20004 Phone: 202-208-7500 Email: [email protected] Fax: 202-208-7515 Website: Description: The Federal Public Defender represents indigent defendants accused of violations of federal law in the District of Columbia. Internship Positions: Interns work closely with staff public defenders on pending cases. They are extensive involved in research and writing on criminal and constitutional issues. Internships are available throughout the year on a volunteer basis and there may be a limited number of paid positions available during the summer months. Approximate Number of Positions: 10 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Public Benefits: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Policy: X Other: Constitutional Law Preferred Class: 2L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: $350.00 per week in the summer Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July Spring: December Summer: February Application Materials: Resume cover letter and writing sample. Other Information:

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District of Columbia Library of Congress-Congressional Research Service Contact: Robin Jeweler Legislative Attorney Library of Congress-Congressional Research Service Washington, DC 20540 Phone: 202-707-7893 Email: Fax: Website: www.loc.gov Description: The CRS works exclusively of the U.S. Congress providing policy and legal analysis to committees and members of the House and Senate regardless of party affiliation. Internship Positions: Law clerks work directly with attorneys, researching and explaining legal issues of current interest to Congress. They attend briefings and assist in writing analytical reports and memoranda. Approximate Number of Positions: 3 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Policy: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: All areas of Federal law Preferred Class: 2L Salary: Approximate Amount: Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: August 1 Spring: October 15 Summer: December 1 Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample. Other Information:

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District of Columbia Merit Systems Protection Board Office of General Counsel Contact: Raymond Angelo General Attorney Merit Systems Protection Board Office of General Counsel - 1615 M Street NW Washington, DC 20419 Phone: 202-653-7171 Email: Fax: 202-653-6203 Website: www.mspb.gov Description: The Merit System Protection Board is a quasi-judicial agency that hears and decides federal sector employment disputes. Internship Positions: Interns work with attorneys and conduct legal research, prepare memoranda, draft appellate briefs, write decisions of the Board and monitor legislation n. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Policy: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: Legislative Affairs Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July 1 Spring: December 1 Summer: April 1 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample, transcript and at least one reference. Other Information:

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District of Columbia National Endowment for the Arts Office of General Counsel Contact: Ms. Monica Ashar FOIA Officer National Endowment for the Arts 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Ste. 608 Washington, DC 20506 Phone: 202-682-5418 Email: Fax: 202-682-5572 Website: www.arts.gov Description: The National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. To date, the NEA has awarded more than $4 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector. For further information, please visit the NEA Website: http://www.arts.gov. Internship Positions: Interns are involved in the day-to-day operations of the General Counsel's Office. They work closely with the General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel, and other NEA staff on a broad range of projects. Interns will be introduced to a variety of issues that pertain to administrative law, nonprofit arts organizations, and federal grantmaking. Approximate Number of Positions: 1 Preferred Background: Contracts: X Labor Law: X Administrative Law: X Other: Intellectual Policy Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 Summer: January 1 Application Materials: Cover letter. resume and writing sample Other Information: The NEA will consider law students from first year through third year for internships. web: www.arts.endow.gov

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District of Columbia National Trust for Historic Preservation Law Department Contact: Anita Canouas Associate General Counsel National Trust for Historic Preservation Law Department - 1785 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-588-6035 Email: [email protected] Fax: 202-588-6272 Website: www.NTHP.org Description: The National Trust for Historic Preservation, chartered by Congress in 1949, is a non-profit organization with over 250,000 members. As the leader of the preservation movement, it is committed to saving America's diverse historic environments and to preserving and revitalizing the livability of communities nationwide. Internship Positions: The NTHP Legal Internship Program includes full time summer internships and part-time internships in the Spring and Fall Semesters. The work of the office includes the provision of general in-house legal assistance to the operating divisions of the trust. It also engages in litigation relating to the preservation of historic properties. Interns work in all areas of the office's work and also assist with writing educational materials on legal tools and developments related to historic preservation for publication. Approximate Number of Positions: 4 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Historic Preservation Law Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Rolling Spring: Rolling Summer: March 1 Application Materials: Cover letter and Resume.

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District of Columbia Overseas Private Investment Insurance Corporation Contact: Brenda Hardy Internship Program Coordinator Overseas Private Investment Insurance Corporation 1100 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20527-0001 Phone: 202-336-8683 Email: Fax: Website: www.opic.gov Description: The Overseas Private Investment Insurance Corporation is an independent government agency that sells investment services to American businesses in over 140 developing nations and emerging markets around the world. OPIC insures investments overseas against a broad range of political risks and finances businesses abroad through loans and loan guarantee programs. Internship Positions: Interns work side by side with attorneys gaining professional experience in the international arena by researching and writing on legal issues. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: XEducation Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: Varies Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Rolling Spring: Rolling Summer: Rolling Application Materials: Students must apply on line at www.opic.gov Other Information:

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District of Columbia Small Business Administration-Office of General Counsel Contact: Ann Celia Chief of Operations Small Business Administration-Office of General Counsel 409 Third Street, SW - Suite 7200 Washington, DC 20416 Phone: Email: Fax: Website: Description: The SBA is an independent agency of the federal government that provides aid, counsel, assistance and protection to the interests of small business concerns. The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice and assistance to SBA programs and offices. Internship Positions: Interns work under the supervision of a staff attorney. Interns interact with staff from various agencies; observe administrative hearings, congressional hearings, and litigation. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: Salary: Approximate Amount: Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: February Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript. Other Information:

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District of Columbia U.S. Agency for International Development Office of General Counsel Contact: Legal Internship Coordinator U.S. Agency for International Development Office of General Counsel Room 6.6.10 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20523-6601 Phone: 202-712-5732 Email: [email protected] Fax: 202-216-3058 Website: www.usaid.gov Description: The U.S. Agency for International Development is responsible for administering the United States Government's foreign assistance programs. The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice and guidance for all of the agency's operations worldwide. Internship Positions: Students work with an Assistant General Counsel and other lawyers within a particular division of the General Counsel's office. The work assigned to an intern in these divisions consists primarily of legal research, the writing of memoranda and the drafting and review of legal documents. Legal interns are regular included in weekly meetings of the entire legal staff during which current issues relating to USAID programs are discussed. Approximate Number of Positions: 6 Preferred Background: Contracts: X Labor Law: X Administrative Law: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 Summer: January 1 Application Materials: Resume and cover letter Other Information:

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District of Columbia U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia Contact: Bridget Harris Legal Internship Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia 555 4th Street, NW Room 5814 Washington, DC 20530 Phone: 202-616-0866 Email: Fax: 202-353-0121 Website: Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office represents the federal government in civil cases and prosecutes federal crimes within the District of Columbia. Because of the unique status of the District, the office interfaces with the DC Court System and the office of Corporate Counsel for the District of Columbia. Internship Positions: Interns perform research and writing on a variety of topics and may be assigned to a variety of areas within the office. Possible areas include the Victim/Witness Assistance Unit, Appellate Division, Civil Division, Criminal Division, Gang Prosecution, Sex Offense and Domestic Violence and the Homicide Section. Approximate Number of Positions: Fall – 20, Spring – 20, Summer - 100 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X E vidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: XEducation Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Preferred Class: Salary: No Approximate Amount: Voluntary, non-paid Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: May 1 Spring: September 1 Summer: January 15 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and official transcript Other Information:

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District of Columbia U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Contact: Internship Coordinator U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 624 9th Street NW Room 510Washington, DC 20425 Phone: 202-376-8564 Email: Fax: Website: www.usccr.gov Description: The Commission is a federal agency that is an independent, bipartisan, fact finding forum to address civil rights issues and make recommendations to Congress. Internship Positions: Unpaid opportunities exist that will provide the student an opportunity to participate in the preparation of reports and other documents that relate it to the mission of the agency. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: XEducation Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: Legal Research and Writing Preferred Class: Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: Open Application Materials: Resume and cover letter Other Information:

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District of Columbia U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Chief Counsel Contact: Scott Falk Deputy Chief Counsel U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Chief Counsel - 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Room 4.4BWashington, DC 20229 Phone: 202-927-6900 Email: Fax: 202-927-6940 Website: Description: They are a federal legal office engaged in preparing legal opinions, drafting and reviewing legislation and writing litigation reports in the areas of administrative law, enforcement law and trade law. Internship Positions: At present the office is not accepting internship applications although they have had interns in the past. Students are advised to contact regional offices which may be able to accept interns. Unpaid experience in exchange for credit hours. Approximate Number of Positions: Open Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Public Benefits: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July 1 Spring: March 1 Summer: May 1 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript Other Information:

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District of Columbia U.S. Department of Justice Environmental Enforcement Section Contact: Joseph Hurley Senior Counsel U.S. Department of Justice Environmental Enforcement Section - PO Box 7611 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-7611 Phone: Email: [email protected] Fax: 202-514-0097 Website: Description: The Environmental Enforcement Section is the largest litigating section of the Department of Justice. With 155 trial attorneys, EES has responsibility for representing the United States in federal civil enforcement of all major environmental statutes including, CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act. While the EPA is the section's primary client agency the office also handles work on behalf of NOAA, the Departments of Interior and Agriculture, the U.S. Coast Guard and other federal agencies. Internship Positions: With a diverse work load and the demand of over 1000 active federal cases, the section is continually looking for talented, dedicated law students with an interest in gaining practical experience in environmental law and litigation. Law clerks are called on to perform legal research on environmental law issues as well as issues of federal practice and procedure, corporate structure and liability and bankruptcy. Law clerks draft legal memoranda, briefs and written discovery in active federal cases. The summer intern position is filled very early. Approximate Number of Positions: 35 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: Volunteer positions Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: November Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.

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District of Columbia U.S. Department of State Contact: Mary Reddy Intern Coordinator, Office of the Legal Adviser U.S. Department of State 6/EX-Room 5519 Washington, DC 20520-6419 Phone: 202-647-8323 Email: Fax: 202-736-7508 Website: www.careers.state.gov Description: As the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency, the Department of State helps to shape a freer, more secure and more prosperous world through formulating, ` representing and implementing the President's foreign policy. Internship Positions: The Department manages several student employment programs for students to get experience in a foreign affairs environment including the office of the Legal Adviser. Positions are both paid and unpaid and many are available during spring or fall. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: International Law Preferred Class: 1L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: Varies Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: March Spring: May Summer: August Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript. Also download application from website. Other Information:

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District of Columbia U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Board of Veteran Appeals-(01) Room 357 Contact: Kevin Taugher Chief of Human Resources U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Board of Veteran Appeals-(01) Room 3578 11 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20420 Phone: 202-565-6159 Email: [email protected] Fax: 202-565-5004 Website: www.VA.gov Description: The Department of Veteran's Affairs provides broad programs of care and assistance to over 29,000,000 veterans and their dependents. l Internship Positions: Volunteer internships are available to law students who are interested in government service. The Law student internship supports Appellate Decision Writing. Duties include preparing records in cases that have been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and researching and analyzing a wide range of issues, both medical and legal. Additionally, interns may have an opportunity, under supervision of counsel, to writ e some tentative decisions for submission to Board Members. Approximate Number of Positions: 1 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Public Benefits: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Policy: X Other: Health Law Preferred Class: 1L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: $14.75 hour Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: September 16 Spring: February 14 Summer: March 17 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript.

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District of Columbia U.S. Government Accountability Office Office of the General Counsel Contact: Reba Jones Human Capital Consultant U.S. Government Accountability Office Office of the General Counsel441 G Street NW Room 2F34 Washington, DC 20548 Phone: 202-512-4703 Email: [email protected] Fax: 202-512-6880 Website: www.OAG.GAO.gov Description: The GAO's major responsibilities are carried out principally through auditing and evaluating federal programs, functions, and financial operations. Internship Positions: Summer associates are assigned to 1 or 2 teams depending on the length of their stay with this office. Interests of the attorneys and office needs are considered in making all assignments. Summer associates are exposed to the actual work of the office, under the same work conditions and subject to the same supervision and guidance as staff attorneys. Approximate Number of Positions: 10 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: $1000/week Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: October 31 Application Materials: Resume Cover letter and writing sample. Other Information:

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District of Columbia U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of General Counsel Contact: Jennifer E. Gilman Recruiting and Professional Development Coordinator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of General Counsel MS-015 D21 Washington, DC 20555 Phone: 301-415-3655 Email: [email protected] Fax: 301-415-3725 Website: www.nrc.gov Description: The NRC is a federal agency responsible for regulating and licensing of nuclear energy and radioactive materials. The office location is in Rockville, MD. Internship Positions: Interns work with attorneys who advise the commission on the development and implementation of the regulatory program. Interns can expect to receive research and writing assignments related to these matters. Interns also assist in updating the NRC's Practice and Procedure Digest, a guide to administrative litigation used by agency attorneys and the public. Approximate Number of Positions: 4 Preferred Background: Environmental Law: X Administrative Law: X Other: Energy Regulation Preferred Class: 2L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: GS-7 or GS-9 Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July 15 Spring: November 15 Summer: January 15 Application Materials: Resume cover letter, writing sample, references, and transcript. Other Information: Please check the website listed above, and email complete applications to the email address listed above.

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Florida Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel Contact: Legal Intern Coordinator Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel 1624 East Seventh Avenue - Suite 300 Tampa, FL 33605 Phone: 813-348-1881 Email: Fax: 813-348-1531 Website: www.cbp.gov Description: They are a federal legal office engaged in preparing legal opinions, drafting and reviewing legislation and writing litigation reports in the areas of administrative law, enforcement law and trade law. Internship Positions: At present, this office has only limited involvement with hiring interns, and nearly all of them have been in unpaid positions that earn interns credit hours toward their law degree. As funding continues to decline in the federal arena, the only opportunities that they can offer would be unpaid experience in exchange for credit hours. Approximate Number of Positions: Open Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: International Trade and Customs Law. Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: August 1 Spring: December 1 Summer: May 1 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript Other Information:

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Florida Federal Public Defender Office Contact: Legal Internship Coordinator Federal Public Defender Office Suite 4200 227 N. Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 Phone: 850-942-8818 Email: Fax: Website: Description: The Office of the Federal Public Defender represents indigent persons charged with federal crimes. The office's work load is varied with cases ranging from bank robbery, to immigration violations to white collar crime. Internship Positions: Interns work with staff public defenders to assist in all phases of representation of the accused. Interns research and write on both substantive and procedural issues of criminal law. Approximate Number of Positions: 1 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: Open Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample. Other Information:

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Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office - Florida Contact: Legal Intern Coordinator U.S. Attorney’s Office 99 NE 4th Street Miami, FL 33132-2111 Phone: 305-961-9030 Email: Fax: 305-530-7087 Website: www.usdoj.gov Description: The criminal division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecutes crimes under Federal Statutes. The Civil Division advocates and defends the interests of the United States. Internship Positions: Interns work with attorneys on relevant civil and criminal cases. Approximate Number of Positions: Varies Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: Civil and Criminal Procedure Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: February Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample. Other Information:

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Florida United States Securities and Exchange Commission Contact: Steven Meiner Attorney/Intern Coordinator United States Securities and Exchange Commission 801 Brickell Avenue - Suite 1800 Miami, FL 33131 Phone: 305-982-6300 Email: [email protected] Fax: 305-536-4146 Website: www.sec.gov Description: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission acts as Securities Regulators. Internship Positions: Interns work with attorneys on relevant cases and also perform research projects and write memos. Approximate Number of Positions: 6 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: May 1 Spring: October 1 Summer: January Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample. Other Information:

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Georgia U.S. Department of H.U.D-Office of Regional Counsel Contact: Dhoya Bentley Associate Field Counsel U.S. Department of H.U.D-Office of Regional Counsel 40 Marietta Street Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: 678-732-2020 Email: Fax: Website: www.hud.gov Description: The Atlanta office of the Office of Counsel provide legal support for HUD's programs in the areas of single and multi-family housing, public housing and economic development. Internship Positions: The office typically will hire 1-2 interns who review legal documents related to real estate closings and perform legal research related to HUD's programs Approximate Number of Positions: 20 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: Real Estate Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: Open Application Materials: resume and cover letter. Other Information:

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Georgia U.S. Department of the Interior-Office of the Regional Solicitor Contact: Michael Stevens Attorney U.S. Department of the Interior-Office of the Regional Solicitor 75 Spring Street SW-Suite 304 Atlanta, GA 30096 Phone: 404-331-4447 ext. 238 Email: [email protected] Fax: 404-730-2682 Website: www.doi.gov/solicitor/regions.html Description: The Southeast Regional Solicitor's Office provides general legal representation for the Department of Interior and its component agencies (Fish and Wildlife, National Park Service, U.S. geological Survey and Bureau of Indian Affairs) It assists client agencies in all areas of law (FOIA, EEOC, contracts, torts) with a particular focus on natural resources. (NEPA, Endangered Species Act, CERCLA). Internship Positions: The office hires law students as volunteers to work with attorneys on pending matters. Students perform research and writing assignments and participate other aspects of the office's practice. Students gain hands-on experience in governmental legal practice. Approximate Number of Positions: 3-Jan Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: land use, natural resources, and torts Preferred Class: 1L, 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: February 15 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and current transcript. Other Information:

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Georgia U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Contact: Penny Morgan Staff Attorney U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 3475 Lenox Road, NE - Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone: Email: Fax: 404-842-7666 Website: www.sec.gov Description: The SEC was established for the administration and enforcement of federal securities laws. The Commission regulates the nation’s securities markets, stock brokers, investment companies and investment advisors. The Commission also prescribes requirements for companies issuing stock or other securities. Internship Positions: Students selected as interns must work a minimum of 40 hours per week for ten weeks. Interns will be assigned to assist attorneys in the Atlanta Regional Office's enforcement and bankruptcy programs, and will be given an opportunity to participate in, and assist with, investigations conducted this office, by interviewing investors, researching and preparing written memoranda, drafting pleadings, analyzing documents and assisting attorneys in the taking of testimony. Approximate Number of Positions: 10 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: XEducation Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: January Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript. Students must also register on line at sec.gov

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Hawaii Hawaii Federal Public Defender Contact: Alexander Silvert First Assistant Public Defender Hawaii Federal Public Defender 300 Ala Moana Boulevard - Suite 7104 Honolulu, HI 96850 Phone: 808-541-2521 Email: Fax: 808-541-3545 Website: Description: The Federal Public Defender Office defends indigents charge with Federal crimes both at the trial level and on appeal. Internship Positions: Interns work directly with staff public defenders. Duties include memo writing, appellate brief writing and attendance at court proceedings. These are volunteer positions. Approximate Number of Positions: 1 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: Legal Writing Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: Open Application Materials: Resume cover letter and writing sample. Other Information:

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Hawaii U.S. Attorney's Office-District of Hawaii Contact: Internship Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office-District of Hawaii 300 Ala Moana Boulevard - Room 6-100 Honolulu, HI 96850-6100 Phone: 808-541-2850 Email: [email protected] Fax: 808-541-2958 Website: www.usdoj.gov/oarm Description: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in Hawaii. The office al so represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in the US District and Magistrates Courts. Internship Positions: The District of Hawaii's internship program is an effort to provide second year law students with an opportunity to assist in the prosecution and defense of both civil and criminal cases in federal courts. Interns can expect to research legal issues, prepare motions, assemble exhibits for trial, and observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working or have an interest. A background check is required. Due to budgetary restrictions, work-study positions are not available. Approximate Number of Positions: 6 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: XEducation Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: Civil Procedure Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: Fall Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript Other Information:

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Illinois Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Illinois Contact: Jeanne Szromba Trial Attorney Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 500 West Madison Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60661 Phone: 312-869-8122 Email: [email protected] Fax: 312-869-8124 Website: www.eeoc.gov Description: The EEOC enforces laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Internship Positions: Interns are involved with research, writing, document review, and witness interviews. They also have the opportunity to observe depositions, ADR hearings and, when possible, trials. Approximate Number of Positions: 4-Feb Preferred Background: Evidence: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Policy: X Other: Federal Civil Procedure, Employment Law Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July Spring: December Summer: February Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and transcript. Other Information:

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Illinois Federal Defender Program Contact: Sergio Rodriguez Staff Attorney Federal Defender Program 55 East Monroe Street Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-621-8300 Email: Fax: 312-621-8399 Website: Description: The Federal Public Defender Program represents indigent person charged with the commission of federal crimes in the Northern District of Illinois. Internship Positions: Students are assigned to 2-3 lawyers who they actively assist with their case load. Students perform legal research and writing under the supervision of these attorneys, The Substantive topics will vary with the cases being handled by the particular attorney. Students have the opportunity to be exposed to narcotics, bank robbery, fraud and firearms cases. Students are encouraged to observe court proceedings and to attend meetings with clients. Approximate Number of Positions: 5 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Federal Sentencing, Trial Advocacy, Criminal Procedure Preferred Class: 2L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: $400 week or credit Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: August 1 Spring: November 15 Summer: February 15 Application Materials: Resume and cover letter Other Information:

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Illinois U.S. Attorney's Office-Northern District of Illinois Contact: Lisa Noller Assistant U.S. Attorney-Internship Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office-Northern District of Illinois 219 S. Dearborn - 5th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: 316-353-5300 Email: Fax: Website: Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating agency investigations within the district. The office prosecutes violations of federal criminal statutes, defends the government in civil actions and seeks enforcement of civil penalties and fines; The office employs 150 prosecutors, Internship Positions: Working with AUSAs interns research and assist in trial preparation. Interns also write and argue briefs and appeals. Students are also exposed to federal law enforcement officers and agents. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Federal Civil Procedure Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: April 16 Spring: September 21 Summer: December 14 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript. Other Information:

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Illinois U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region 5 Office of Regional Counsel Contact: T. Nelson Extern Coordinator (C-14J) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region 5 Office of Regional Counsel 77 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: 312-886-6666 Email: Fax: 312-353-3112 Website: www.epa.gov/region5/orc/intern Description: The Office of the Regional Counsel is charged with administering federal environmental statues in the mid-western states of Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Minnesota. Among the environmental areas students may be exposed to CERCLA, Clean Water and Air, RCRA, Wetlands and Toxic sub stances. Students receive exposure to permitting as well as enforcement proceedings. Internship Positions: Externships with the Office of Regional Counsel are available year round on a volunteer and sometimes paid basis. Students have the opportunity to perform in depth legal research and writing on a wide range of cutting edge environmental issues. Approximate Number of Positions: 12-May Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: Limited number during summer Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July Spring: December Summer: March Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Email to [email protected]

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Indiana U.S. Customs and Border Protection Contact: Jeffrey Bloxsome Assistant Chief Counsel U.S Customs and Border Protection P.O. Box 68914 Indianapolis, IN 46278 Phone: 317-298-1233 Email: Fax: 317-298-1498 Website: Description: The Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel is a federal legal office that provides legal advice and representation to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection on large variety of legal matters such as labor, tort, procurement, collections, real property, international and environmental law. Internship Positions: At present, this office employs five legal interns throughout the year in paid positions. Appointment for each intern terminates upon the intern's graduation from law school. There are five full time positions in the summer and four part-time positions during the academic year. Approximate Number of Positions: 5 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Tort law Preferred Class: 1L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: GS-7 Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July 1 Spring: March 1 Summer: May 1 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and transcript Other Information:

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Kentucky U.S. Attorney's Office-Western District of Kentucky Contact: Legal Internship Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office-Western District of Kentucky 510 West Broadway Louisville, KY 40202 Phone: 502-582-5911 Email: [email protected] Fax: 502-582-5097 Website: Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office handles criminal prosecutions and civil litigation brought on behalf of and against the United States in federal court for cases arising in the approximately 60 counties which comprise the Western District of Kentucky. Internship Positions: This Office hires two interns each summer to work with criminal and civil Asst. U.S. Attorneys in preparing matters for trial, and are called upon to draft pre-trial motions or responses, to assist in organization of evidence, and to research the applicable law as issues arise. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Professional Responsibility/Ethics Preferred Class: 2L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: $13.00/hour Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: Spring Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample. Other Information:

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Louisiana National Labor Relations Board-Region 15 Contact: Sandra Hightower Deputy Regional Attorney National Labor Relations Board-Region 15 1515 Poydras Street-Suite 510 New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone: 504-589-6363 Email: Fax: Website: www.nlrb.gov Description: The NLRB is an independent federal agency which administers the statute governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector. Internship Positions: The Regional office investigates charges of unfair labor practices and interns are involved in all aspects of investigations and may attend hearings resulting from these investigations. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: Open Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript Other Information:

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Maryland National Labor Relations Board-Region 5 Contact: Paula Sawyer Deputy Regional Director National Labor Relations Board-Region 5 103 S. Gay Street-8th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: 410-962-2902 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-962-2198 Website: www.nlrb.gov Description: The NLRB is an independent federal agency which administers the statute governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector. Internship Positions: The Regional office investigates charges of unfair labor practices and interns are involved in all aspects of investigations and may attend hearings resulting from these investigations. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: August Spring: November Summer: March Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript. Other Information:

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Maryland United States Attorney Office - DC District of Maryland Contact: Legal Interns Coordinator United States Attorney Office - DC District of Maryland 36 S. Charles Street, 4th Floor Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: 410-209-4800 Email: Fax: Website: www.usdoj.gov Description: The U.S. Attorney’s Office represents the interests of the United States in criminal and civil litigation. Internship Positions: Law clerks are assigned a variety of different types of matters. Efforts are made to ensure that interns gain the opportunity to view a variety of court proceedings. Practitioners and judges also speak at lunch sessions. They offer 10-12 summer internships and 5-8 school year internships for both Baltimore and Greenbelt. Approximate Number of Positions: 10-Aug Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Federal Civil Practice Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: May 14 Spring: October 15 Summer: January 21 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample. Other Information: Email required application materials to [email protected].

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Massachusetts Department of Education-Office for Civil Rights Contact: Allen Kropp Deputy Chief Attorney Department of Education-Office for Civil Rights 33 Arch Street Boston, MA 02110 Phone: 617-289-0111 Email: [email protected] Fax: 617-289-0150 Website: Description: The Office for Civil Rights located in Boston enforces the federal civil rights laws in schools and colleges in New England. Internship Positions: Legal interns assist with investigations of civil rights complaints and compliance reviews, and with monitoring of agreements with school districts and college. Approximate Number of Positions: 4 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: January 1 Application Materials: Cover Letter and resume Other Information:

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Massachusetts Securities & Exchange Commission Boston Regional Office Contact: David H. London Legal Intern Coordinator Securities & Exchange Commission Boston Regional Office 33 Arch Street, 23rd Floor Boston, MA 02110 Phone: 617-573-8900 Email: [email protected] Fax: 617-573-4590 Website: www.sec.gov Description: The SEC is the federal agency that enforces securities laws that seek to protect investors. The purpose of these laws is to ensure that the securities markets are fair and honest and to enforce the securities law through sanctions, where necessary. Internship Positions: Interns assist with all aspects of investigation and litigation. Interns are offered work study during the school year and a salary in the summer if the budget permits. During the summer the Regional Office offers 4 full time internships. Approximate Number of Positions: 6 during school year/4 during summer Preferred Background: Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Other: Strong legal research and writing; civil procedure Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No during school year/Possibly during summer Approximate Amount: varies Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 Summer: www.sec.gov/jobs Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample. Other Information: Summer applicants must apply online at www.sec.gov/jobs. School year applicant may email materials directly to the intern coordinator.

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Massachusetts U.S. Department of the Interior-Office of the Regional Solicitor - MA Contact: Anthony R. Conte Regional Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior-Office of the Regional Solicitor One Gateway Center-Suite 612 Newton, MA 02458-2881 Phone: 617-527-3400 Email: [email protected] Fax: 617-527-6848 Website: Description: The Northeast Regional Solicitor's Office provides general legal representation for the Secretary of the Interior and the Department's component agencies. (Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, U.S. Geological Survey) They assist client agencies in all areas of law (FOIA, EEOC, contracts, torts) with a particular focus on environmental matters. (NEPA, Endangered Species, CERCLA). Internship Positions: Students primarily provide legal research assistance for staff attorneys on a wide variety of subjects and areas of law. Students work directly with staff attorneys. These positions are unpaid but flexible hours are available. Academic year positions are generally part-time and run both fall and spring semesters. Approximate Number of Positions: 1 Preferred Background: Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Administrative Law: X Other: Land use, torts Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: May 15 Spring: Summer: January 30 Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, writing sample and transcript. Other Information:

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Massachusetts U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region I Office of Environmental Stewardship Contact: Barbara Barrett Attorney U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region I Office of Environmental Stewardship1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2003 Phone: 617-918-1700 Email: Fax: Website: Description: The Office of Environmental Stewardship provides advice and recommendation on legal matters, including enforcement matters, arising in the region, Advice, assistance and recommendations are provided from the Regional Administrator, senior attorneys and regional program managers. Internship Positions: Interns research legal questions which arise under regulations, lawsuits, enforcement actions, executive orders and other administrative actions involving major federal environmental statutes. Interns also assist in preparation of legal correspondence, notices of violations and administrative orders. Students are given extensive responsibility under direct supervision of a staff attorney. Approximate Number of Positions: 10 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X E vidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Environmental Policy Preferred Class: 1L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: Varies Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: August Spring: December Summer: February Application Materials: Resume and cover letter

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Michigan U.S. Attorney's Office-Eastern District of Michigan Contact: Rasheda Devsney Human Resources Specialist U.S. Attorney's Office-Eastern District of Michigan 211 W. Fort Street Suite 2001 Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: 313-226-9530 Email: Fax: 313-226-2311 Website: www.usdoj.gov/usao/ Description: The U.S. Attorney's office has jurisdiction and responsibility in a broad range of areas which involve representing the legal interests of the Federal government in a court of law. This office is staffed with over 90 criminal and civil Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Internship Positions: A law clerk position in this office offers a unique and challenging experience for any law student. Students are involved with some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. Students are provided a broad exposure to both civil and criminal matter. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Litigation Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: May 1 Spring: October 1 Summer: February 1 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript Other Information:

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Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office-District of Minnesota Contact: Tracy Perzel Law Clerk Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office-District of Minnesota 300 S. 4th Street Suite 600 Minneapolis, MN 55410 Phone: 612-664-5600 Email: Fax: 612-664-5786 Website: www.usdoj.gov/usao/mn Description: The U.S. Attorney's office has jurisdiction and responsibility in a broad range of areas which involve representing the legal interests of the Federal government in a court of law. This office is staffed with over 50 criminal and civil Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Internship Positions: A law clerk position in this office offers a unique and challenging experience for any law student. Students are involved with some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. Students are provided a broad exposure to both civil and criminal matters. This includes extensive research and writing, drafting motions and responses and assisting in trial preparation. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Criminal and Civil Procedure Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: May Spring: September Summer: January Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample, transcript and two letters of reference.

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Missouri Department of Veterans Affairs – MO Contact: J. Patrick Wiese Regional Counsel Department of Veterans Affairs 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Building 25 St. Louis, MO 63125-4185 Phone: 314-845-5050 Email: Fax: 314-845-5057 Website: Description: Regional Counsel for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has jurisdiction over Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. Internship Positions: Interns are assigned to individual staff attorneys responsible for Health Law (primarily Medical Malpractice) and employment law matters. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Health Law Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: August Spring: December Summer: May Application Materials: Cover letter and resume Other Information:

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Missouri United States Attorney's Office-Eastern District of Missouri Contact: David Rosen United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office-Eastern District of Missouri 111 South 10th Street Room 20.333 St. Louis, MO 63102 Phone: 314-539-2200 Email: Fax: Website: www.usdoj.gov/usao/moe Description: The office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri is responsible for federal law enforcement in the eastern half of the state. The main office is located in St. Louis with approximately sixty full and part-time lawyers in both the Civil and Criminal Divisions. There is a staffed branch office in Cape Girardeau. Internship Positions: This office accepts about fifteen volunteer interns each summer. The Cape Girardeau office normally takes one or two volunteer summer interns. The summer program begins in late May and continues until the start of school. The interns are required to work 24 hours per week, Approximate Number of Positions: 15 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Criminal and Civil Procedure Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: February 1 Application Materials: Resume cover letter, transcript, and writing sample. Other Information:

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Montana United States Attorney's Office-District of Montana Contact: Michael W. Cotter U.S. Attorney United States Attorney's Office-District of Montana 2929 Third Avenue North Suite400 Billings, MT 59101 Phone: 406-247-4638 Email: Fax: Website: Description: Legal representation of the United States in the District of Montana; criminal prosecution and civil litigation. Internship Positions: Law student work with the U.S. Attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorneys on projects related to ongoing litigation and appeals or issues of significance in prospective litigation. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: December 20 Application Materials: Resume cover letter and list of classes to be completed prior to the internship. Other Information:

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Nevada U.S. Attorney's Office-District of Nevada Contact: Darlene Beltran Personnel Specialist U.S. Attorney's Office-District of Nevada 333 Las Vegas Boulevard, South Suite 5000 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: 702-388-6336 Email: Fax: 702-386-6735 Website: Description: The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada is a medium sized office comprised of 45 attorneys assigned to either the Criminal or Civil divisions. Civil cases include employment discrimination, forfeiture, torts and social security. Criminal cases include drug violations, weapons charges, bank fraud and other federal offenses. Internship Positions: The U.S. Attorney's Office is interested in second year law students who are eager to learn the many facets of Federal Criminal Prosecution and Federal Civil Practice. Students are given research and writing assignments in both criminal and civil matters and are encouraged to attend court under the supervision of attorneys and participate in trials, motion hearings, detention hearings, and other proceedings. Approximate Number of Positions: 12 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Environmental Law: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: 12 weeks prior Spring: 12 weeks prior Summer: 12 weeks prior Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript. Students must also pass a background check.

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New Hampshire United States Attorney's Office - NH Contact: Legal Intern Coordinator United States Attorney's Office 53 Pleasant Street Suite 352 Concord, NH 03301 Phone: 603-230-2544 Email: Fax: Website: www.usdoj.gov/usao/nh Description: The United States Attorney's Office handles all litigation, criminal and civil, for the federal judicial district of New Hampshire. This Office regularly hires interns/law clerks to assist in their government practice. Ideally, they would like to have 1-2 interns per semester. Internship Positions: Second and Third year law students with completed course work in criminal law, civil and criminal procedure, and evidence are preferred, although all students with excellent academic credentials are considered for internships. Law interns are primarily assigned to research various legal issues and to prepare written memoranda. Occasionally, law interns are assigned to assist Assistant United States Attorneys in trial preparation. Approximate Number of Positions: 2-4/year Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Criminal and Civil Procedure Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July 1 Spring: December 1 Summer: March 1 Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and the Federal paperwork to be provided upon acceptance into this office. Other Information: The Office needs at least 3 months lead time for background checks and processing.

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New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office-District of New Jersey Contact: Summer Intern Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office-District of New Jersey 970 Broad Street Suite 700 Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: 973-645-2700 Email: Fax: 972-645-2702 Website: www.usdoj.cov/usao/nj Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office handles federal civil and criminal litigation arising in the District of New Jersey. Internship Positions: Interns are provided with a variety of assignments, from research and writing to aiding in trial preparation. Summer interns also visit local federal law enforcement agencies and perform a mock trial. Approximate Number of Positions: 15 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: January 15 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript. Other Information:

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New Mexico U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico Contact: Anna Valdez Human Resources Office U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico 201 Third Street, NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505-224-1416 Email: Fax: 505-346-7279 Website: Description: The US Attorney's Office is the serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating agency investigations within the district. The office prosecutes violations of federal criminal statutes, defends the government in civil actions, and seeks enforcement of civil penalties and fines. Internship Positions: The office typically accepts 6 student volunteers per year. Students assist in all facets of case preparation, researching legal issues, drafting motions and responses to various pleadings. Students also interview witnesses and assemble documents and exhibits for trial. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: May 1 Spring: September 1 Summer: February 1 Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, Writing Sample and Transcript Other Information:

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New York Executive Office for Immigration Review Contact: Kimberly Burdge Judicial Law Clerk Executive Office for Immigration Review 130 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202 Phone: 716-551-3442 Email: Fax: Website: Description: The Executive Office for Immigration Review is the Immigration Court system of the United States of which the Buffalo Office is a part. The Board of Immigration Appeals is the body to which decisions of the EOIR are appealed. Internship Positions: Intern observe immigration proceedings such as asylum, criminal, marriage fraud, visa petitions removal proceeds, illegal entry and other areas. Interns assist with writing memoranda and interact with Federal Immigration Law Judges. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Immigration, Legal Writing Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Rolling Spring: Rolling Summer: Rolling Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample. Other Information:

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New York National Labor Relations Board Region 29 Contact: Alvin Blyer Regional Director National Labor Relations Board 2 Metrotech Center 5th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201-4201 Phone: 718-330-7700 Email: [email protected] Fax: 718-330-7579 Website: www.NLRB.gov Description: The National Labor Relations Board is a federal agency administering the NLRA by holding representation elections and investigating unfair labor practices. Internship Positions: Student volunteers work 2 days per week for a semester or full time in the summer investigating unfair labor practice cases. Students are assigned their own cases. Approximate Number of Positions: 3 Preferred Background: Evidence: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Administrative Law: X Preferred Class: 1L or 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July Spring: November Summer: March Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript (law & undergraduate), application, and security forms. Other Information: Summer internships are fulltime while spring and fall internships are part time. New York

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U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of NY - Syracuse Office Contact: Charles Roberts Assistant United States Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of NY - Syracuse Office P.O. Box 7198 100 South Clinton Street Syracuse, NY 13261-7198 Phone: 315-448-0672 Email: Fax: 315-448-0646 Website: www.usdoj.gov/usao/nyn Description: The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York is a medium sized governmental office covering 32 counties in upstate NY with" offices in Syracuse (21 attorneys), Albany (20 attorneys) and Binghamton (3 attorneys). Their areas of practice include Criminal, Civil and Trials and Appeals. Internship Positions: 17-Aug Law students are hired as part and full time interns during the academic year and as fulltime interns in the summer. Law students perform legal research draft memoranda, observe court proceedings, and generally assist in litigation and trials. Outstanding academic credentials and demonstrated research, writing, and analytical ability are significant factors in hiring. Background checks must be successfully completed before commencing employment. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Civil Procedure Preferred Class: 3L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: January 15 Spring: January 15 Summer: January 15 Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample Other Information: All internships are volunteer positions. In the summer 8 internships are available and during they academic year they offer 17 internships.

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New York U.S. Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of New York Contact: Internship Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of New York 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: 718-254-6471 Email: [email protected] Fax: 718-254-6210 Website: www.justice.gov/usao/nye/district/lawinternship.html Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of New York is a federal law firm Internship Positions: Interns take part in such activities as legal research, filing, and sorting documents. They have hands on experience with U.S. attorneys. Approximate Number of Positions: 50 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L, 2L, 3L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: May 1 Spring: September 1 Summer: February 1 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample. Other Information:

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New York U.S. Attorney's Office-Western District of New York Contact: Human Resource Office U.S. Attorney's Office-Western District of New York 138 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202 Phone: 716-843-5700 Email: Fax: 716-551-3330 Website: Description: United States Attorney's Office handling cases in the Western District of New York. Internship Positions: For first and second year law school students they have a formal program that runs through the summer. Law clerks can expect meaningful assignments a program activities including speakers, field trips, etc. Approximate Number of Positions: 10-15smr Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July Spring: October Summer: January Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and candidate must pass a background check Other Information: The formal intern program takes place in the summer.

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New York U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Contact: Joel Lerner Chief Counsel, Region II U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 20 Federal Plaza Room 3908 New York, NY 10278 Phone: 212-264-6373 Email: Fax: 212-204-6364 Website: www.hhs.giv/ogc Description: The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice and services to the Department. It has 400 attorney’s nationwide and 10 regional offices. Internship Positions: The Office offers a paid summer program but would be willing to consider students on an externship basis during the academic year. Approximate Number of Positions: 1 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Health Law Preferred Class: 2L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: Varies Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: February Application Materials: resume, cover letter, writing sample. Other Information:

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North Carolina Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Charlotte District Office Contact: Lynette Barnes Regional Attorney Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Charlotte District Office 129 West Trade Street Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-344-6880 Email: Fax: 704-344-6780 Website: Description: The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Equal Pay Act. Internship Positions: Legal Interns conduct legal research, draft memoranda on various legal issues, analyze documents and other evidence in cases, abstract depositions, organize discovery material and participate in trial planning. Legal interns also conduct investigations of charges by interviewing witnesses, preparing requests for information and reviewing documents. In performing these duties, the interns have the opportunity to work with experienced litigators. Approximate Number of Positions: 4 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Employment, Civil Rights Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: July 1 Spring: December1 Summer: February 1 Application Materials: Resume. cover letter, writing sample. Other Information: Internships are available in Charlotte and Raleigh, NC.

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North Carolina U.S. Attorney's Office - North Carolina Contact: Leslie Hill Human Resources Officer U.S. Attorney's Office - North Carolina 227 West Trade Street Carillon Building-Suite 1650 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-338-3116 Email: Fax: 704-344-6222 Website: Description: The U.S. Attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorneys within the WDNC are responsible for handling the majority of criminal prosecutions and civil litigations on behalf of the United States. They are one of the Department of Justice’s offices throughout the U.S. Internship Positions: This office seeks primarily 2nd year law students to do legal research, including Westlaw, assist prosecutors in trial preparation and write briefs, memorandums and other responses in pre-trial and appellate proceedings. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Criminal and Civil Procedure, Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: March Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample. Other Information:

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Ohio U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Ohio Contact: Internship Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Ohio 303 Marion Boulevard 2nd Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614-469-5715 Email: Fax: 614-469-5240 Website: Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office is the federal criminal prosecution that handles affirmative civil fraud cases and all types of civil defense cases. Internship Positions: This office offers internships to 5 students in the summer and to 3 students in the spring and fall. Interns work with either civil or criminal attorneys preparing cases for trial or doing 6th Circuit Appeal briefs. Interns also attend civil and criminal hearings and trials. Applicants must pass background investigation which takes approximately 8 weeks. They usually have three times as many applicants as positions. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to get recommendations for federal judicial clerkships. Approximate Number of Positions: 11/yr. Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Civil Procedure Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: June 15 Spring: October 15 Summer: February 15 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample

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Oklahoma U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Oklahoma Contact: R. Shores Assistant U. S. Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Oklahoma 110 W. 7th Street Suite 300 Tulsa, OK 74119-1029 Phone: 918-382-2700 Email: Fax: 918-560-7954 Website: www.usdoj.gov Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes and prosecutes and defends civil cases on behalf of the federal government in federal and state courts. Internship Positions: The U.S. Attorney's Office in Oklahoma offers volunteer, nonpaid positions for 2nd/3rd year law students during the spring and fall semesters and during summer break. Students must pass a background check and should be in the top 25% of their class. Approximate Number of Positions: 3-Feb Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: June 1 Spring: October 1 Summer: March 1 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample Other Information:

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Oregon U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - OR Contact: Kristen Nelson Staff Attorney U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 1220 SW Third Avenue-Suite 1224 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: Email: Fax: Website: Description: The Office of Regional Counsel provides legal support to the VA medical centers, regional benefits offices and cemeteries. Internship Positions: Interns/law clerks are involved in all aspects of pending cases including legal research, witness interviews, filing motions with EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and federal courts. Students are also exposed to negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Approximate Number of Positions: 1 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: tort law, benefits Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: August Spring: December Summer: May Application Materials: Resume cover letter and writing sample. Other Information:

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Pennsylvania National Labor Relations Board Region 4 Contact: Daniel Halevy Regional Attorney National Labor Relations Board Region 4615 Chestnut Street 7th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: Email: [email protected] Fax: 215-597-7658 Website: www.NLRB.gov Description: They are a regional office of a small federal agency enforcing the National Labor Relations Act. Internship Positions: Students, who are unpaid. work 12 hours per week during their law school semester under a supervisor performing research, writing, and some investigative work. When funding is available they have hired interns for two full time summer positions. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: 10 wks. prior Spring: 10 wks. prior Summer: 10 wks. prior Application Materials: Resume, Transcript from Law and undergraduate school, completion of forms available on website. Writing sample preferred. Other Information: First year law students will also be considered for these positions as long as they have completed Labor Law.

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Pennsylvania US Department of Homeland Security-Immigration and Customs Enforcement Contact: Kent Frederick Chief Counsel US Department of Homeland Security-Immigration and Customs Enforcement 1600 Callowhill Street 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215-656-7146 Email: Fax: 215-656-7148 Website: Description: The Office of the Chief Counsel litigates immigration cases on behalf of the Government before the U.S. Immigration Court. Internship Positions: Interns assist trial attorneys in preparation of cases for litigation and appeal work, including research and legal writing. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Immigration Law Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: January Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample. Other Information:

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Pennsylvania U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Pennsylvania Contact: Tiffany Gerome Legal Internship Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Pennsylvania 615 Chestnut Street Suite 1250 Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: 215-861-8217 Email: Fax: 215-861-8618 Website: Description: This U.S. Attorney's Office handles civil and criminal litigation in Federal Court. Internship Positions: This U.S. Attorney's Office offers a 10-week summer intern program where interns perform research and writing assignments, attend law enforcement related field trips, and participate in weekly training. Approximate Number of Positions: 25-30 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Civil Procedure Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: April Spring: August Summer: January Application Materials: Cover letter and resume. Other Information:

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Pennsylvania U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Pennsylvania Contact: Legal Internship Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Pennsylvania 633 U.S. Post Office and Courthouse Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: 412-644-3493 Email: Fax: 412-644-4549 Website: Description: This office represents the United States in the civil and criminal litigation in Western Pennsylvania. Internship Positions: Their interns perform legal research and writing and litigation support work in federal civil and criminal cases. They have the opportunity to work closely with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and to observe the internal functioning of this office and a variety of federal court proceedings. Approximate Number of Positions: 5 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: April 1 Spring: October 1 Summer: January 15 Application Materials: Resume and writing sample Other Information:

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South Carolina U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Operations Contact: Lucy Knowles Chief Counsel U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Operations PO Box A Aiken, SC 29802 Phone: 803-952-7618 Email: Fax: Website: Description: The Office of Counsel provides legal advice on a wide variety of issues including environmental law, government contracts, and labor law. Internship Positions: The Office generally employs two summer law clerks to research legal issues and draft briefs and legal documents. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Preferred Class: 1L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: Varies Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: January Application Materials: Resume cover letter and writing sample. Other Information:

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Tennessee National Labor Relations Board Contact: Christopher J. Roy Deputy Regional Attorney National Labor Relations Board The Brinkley Plaza Building 80 Monroe Avenue-3rd Floor Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-544-0015 Email: Fax: 901-544-0008 Website: www.nlrb.gov Description: The National Labor Relations Board is a law enforcement agency. Internship Positions: The Board's internship program is an unpaid clerkship for school credit. Typically two interns during the school year and one during the summer. Approximate Number of Positions: 3-Jan Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: Open Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript. Other Information:

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Tennessee Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (DOE) Contact: Internship Coordinator Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (DOE) ENE-ETD-36, PO Box 117 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117 Phone: 423-576-3427 Email: Fax: Website: Description: Oak Ridge operates the legal Internship Program for the U.S. Department of Energy. Internships are available with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory or the Hazardous Waste Remedial Action Program both located in Oak Ridge, TN or the Savannah River site at Aiken, SC. Students may be placed with either DOE attorneys or attorneys for government contractors. The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with the complex legal factual and legal settings from which legal questions arise in DOE programs, Internship Positions: Interns are assigned independent energy related legal questions to research and analyze in such areas as waste management, environmental issues, facility security, operational safeguards, human and health effects and administrative law. Federal or contractor staff attorneys will serve as mentor and provide advice and guidance. Students should have some exposure to environmental law or energy issues. Approximate Number of Positions: 4 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Energy Law and Policy Preferred Class: 2L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: February 1 Application Materials: Contact for application for

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Tennessee U.S. Attorney's Office - Tennessee Contact: Carrie Daughtrey Legal Intern Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office - Tennessee Suite A-961 110 Ninth Avenue, South Nashville, TN 37203-3870 Phone: 615-736-5151 Email: Fax: 615-736-5323 Website: www.usdoj.gov/usac/tn Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee prosecutes all federal crimes within the district. The office also represents the United States in all civil actions in federal court. Internship Positions: Interns research and draft responses in pending cases, draft jury instructions, and work on appellate briefs. Interns will work with attorneys during trial preparation and attend hearings and trials. Interns also perform legal research and write memoranda on a variety of criminal and civil issues. Students must work a minimum of eight weeks during the summer or eight hours per week during the academic year. Approximate Number of Positions: 6 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: June 15 Spring: October 15 Summer: February 1 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcript and writing sample. Other Information:

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Tennessee U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - TN Contact: Regional Attorney U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 1407 Union Street Suite 901 Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: 901-544-0088 Email: Fax: 901-544-0111 Website: Description: Litigation unit of 13 attorneys enforcing federal law against employment discrimination under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and EPA. Internship Positions: Interns work with attorneys preparing cases for trial, interviewing witness and reviewing possible litigation vehicles. Students gain valuable experience in preparing draft motions, witness preparation, depositions, attending conferences and hearings as well as conducting legal research and writing. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Civil Procedure/Trial Practice Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: Open Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample. Other Information:

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Texas Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Contact: Lisa Putnam Deputy Chief Counsel Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement P.O. Box 1711 Harlingen, TX 78551 Phone: 956-389-7051 Email: Fax: 956-389-7057 Website: Description: The Immigration & Customs Enforcement represents the ICE in all legal aspects. Internship Positions: Legal Interns assist the ICE trial Attorneys in researching immigration law issues and in preparing motions, and appellate briefs. Approximate Number of Positions: Varies Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Immigration & Nationality Law Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: Volunteer position Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: Spring Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample Other Information:

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Texas Department of Homeland Security-Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of the Chief Counsel Contact: Gary Goldman Chief Counsel Department of Homeland Security-Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of the Chief Counsel 126 Northpoint Drive - Room 2020 Houston, TX 77060 Phone: 281-931-2046 Email: Fax: 281-293-2063 Website: Description: This office serves as the ICE Legal Department in Houston, Texas. Internship Positions: The students work a minimum of 240 hours during the semester. They are not paid and their schools may give them credit hours. Approximate Number of Positions: 3 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: ANY Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: Open Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Other Information:

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Texas Environmental Protection Agency Office of Regional Counsel - Region 6 Contact: Legal Intern Coordinator Environmental Protection Agency Office of Regional Counsel - Region 61445 Ross Avenue Suite 1200 Dallas, TX 75202 Phone: 214-665-7328 Email: Fax: 214-665-3177 Website: Description: The Office of Regional Counsel in Dallas covers environmental legal issues arising from permitting, enforcement, and counseling programs. It consists of approximately 60 attorneys, working in close collaboration with the Department of Justice and state agencies. Internship Positions: Law clerks are exposed to a great variety of legal issues arising within the office in the above listed areas. They work closely with attorneys, and are able to observe agency field operations, negotiations with industry in enforcement cases, and participate in all phases of the office work. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Preferred Class: 2L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: Varies Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Rolling Spring: Rolling Summer: Rolling Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample. Other Information:

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Texas U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Dallas District Office Contact: Ms. Toby Costas Supervisory Trial Attorney U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Dallas District Office 207 South Houston Street Dallas, TX 75202 Phone: 214-253-2760 Email: [email protected] Fax: 214-253-2749 Website: Description: This EEOC Office provides employment law enforcement and is a federal civil rights agency. Internship Positions: Interns assist attorneys in enforcement litigation, legal research, discovery, interview witnesses, participate in meetings and attend depositions. Approximate Number of Positions: 3 Preferred Background: Labor Law: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Rolling Spring: Rolling Summer: Rolling Application Materials: Cover letter, resume. Other Information:

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Texas U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - TX Contact: James Sacher Regional Attorney U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 1919 Smith Street 7th Floor Houston, TX 77001-8049 Phone: 713-209-3398 Email: Fax: 713-209-3402 Website: Description: This EEOC Office provides employment law enforcement is a 26 county region of Southwest Texas and Louisiana. Internship Positions: Interns research and write on legal issues and also work on factual investigation with a team of civil litigators and investigators. All positions are volunteer. Approximate Number of Positions: 4/semester Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X E vidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: August Spring: December Summer: May Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample. Other Information:

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Vermont U.S. Attorney's Office District of Vermont Contact: Legal Intern Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office District of Vermont PO Box 570 Burlington, VT 05402 Phone: 802-951-6725 Email: Fax: Website: www.usdoj.gov/usao/vt Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office represents the U.S. in both civil and criminal cases. Civil cases include employment discrimination, forfeiture, land condemnation, torts, bankruptcy and social security; Criminal cases include prosecutions for drug violations, weapons violations, healthcare fraud, be violations. and fraud and cross border violations. Internship Positions: Interns are exposed to all phases of the office's practice during the course of the summer. Clerks assist with research, writing and assist in depositions and trials. Because the criminal litigation involves frequent court appearances, students are encouraged to observe and to familiarize themselves with courtroom proceedings. Students must serve at least 10 weeks. Approximate Number of Positions: 1 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Civil Procedure Preferred Class: 2L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: $600/week Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: October 1 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript. Other Information:

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Virgin Islands US Attorney's Office-District of the Virgin Islands Contact: Legal Intern Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office-District of the Virgin Islands 5500 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, VI 00802 Phone: 340-774-5757 Email: elizabeth.galinski@usdoj Fax: 340-776-3474 Website: www.usdoj.gov Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office handles federal civil and criminal litigation arising in the District of the Virgin Islands. Internship Positions: The office hires summer interns only. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: Spring: Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: November Application Materials: Resume cover letter and writing sample. Other Information:

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Virginia Judge Advocate Recruiting Office Contact: Holly Bryant Recruiting Officer Judge Advocate Recruiting Office 1777 North Kent Street Suite 5200 Rosslyn, VA 22209-2194 Phone: 703-696-1521 Email: Fax: 703-696-3247 Website: www.jagcnett.army.mil Description: This organization is the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps hires 100 summer interns for assignments worldwide including the Continental U.S., Europe, Japan and Korea. Internship Positions: 75 second year and 25 first year students are hired each summer (subject to funding) to work in the U.S. Army Legal offices world-wide. Approximate Number of Positions: 100 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: GS 5 - 7 pay rate Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: Nov 1/March 1 Application Materials: Resume, transcript, writing sample. and Army summer intern application. Available on line at www.jagnet.army.mil/jaro. A personal interview is also required. Other Information: Interns are paid as federal, civilian employees, GS 5 for first year students and GS 7 for second year students. March 1 is the deadline for first year law students’ applications and November 1 is the deadline for second year student's applications. All applicants must interview with a field- screening officer. Interviews are scheduled on all law school campuses in the fall

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Virginia U.S. Attorney's Office - Virginia Contact: Jo Brooks Secretary to the U.S. Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office - Virginia P.O. Box 1709 Roanoke, VA 24011-1709 Phone: 540-857-2250 Email: [email protected] Fax: 540-857-2180 Website: Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes and defends cases for federal agencies. Internship Positions: Their law clerk interns have the opportunity to become involved in all phases of the work performed in the office from preparing pleadings and briefs to actual trial preparation and trial work. Students must commit to a minimum of 10 weeks. Approximate Number of Positions: 6 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Third year practice certified Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: January 1 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript. Other Information:

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Virginia U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - VA Contact: Attorney Recruitment Coordinator U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 6432 General Green Way Alexandria, VA 22312 Phone: 202-942-4069 Email: [email protected] Fax: 703-914-0556 Website: Description: The Securities and Exchange Commission is a federal government agency that regulates securities markets, stock brokers, and investment companies and investment advisers, and pursues many initiatives to ensure and enhance the stability and integrity of the nation's securities markets. Interested students should apply 6-8 weeks prior to the start of the semester. Internship Positions: The Commission offers several intern opportunities for law students. These include the Summer Honors Program which is a voluntary summer internship f or first and second year law students. They also offer the Summer Law Student Program which is a paid internship for first and second year law students. In the fall and spring they offer a Student Observer Program which is voluntary. Approximate Number of Positions: Varies Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 1L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: August 6 Spring: November 12 Summer: March 1 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, under 10 page writing sample and 3 references. Other Information: Applications are accepted from December 1 through February 13 for the paid summer internships and from December 1 through March 13 for the volunteer summer internships.

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Washington Federal Trade Commission Northwest Region Contact: Eleanor Durham Attorney Federal Trade Commission Northwest Region915 2nd Avenue Seattle, WA 98174 Phone: 206-220-4476 Email: Fax: 206-220-6366 Website: www.ftc.gov Description: The FTC enforces federal consumer protection and anti-trust statutes. See website for more information at www.ftc.gov. The office has up to two paid summer positions for 2L students depending on budget. Internship Positions: Interns assist attorneys in preparation for and litigation of consumer protection and anti-trust cases in federal district court. Interns perform entry level legal work including discovery, witness preparation, legal research and drafting pleadings. Six positions are available in the summer and 3-4 during the academic year. Approximate Number of Positions: 6 Summer Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Civil Procedure, Anti-trust Preferred Class: 1L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: Summer only Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: April Spring: September Summer: January Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, and transcript Other Information:

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Washington U.S. Attorney's Office-Western District of Washington Contact: Todd Greenberg Assistant U.S. Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office-Western District of Washington 700 Stewart Street Suite 5220 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206-553-7970 Email: Fax: Website: Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington is the federal government's attorney for the district. The office is staffed by approximately 60 assistant U.S. Attorneys who carry out the office's mission to prosecute federal crimes and defend the U.S. and its' agencies in a full range of civil actions and serving the community in cooperative law enforcement actions. Internship Positions: The law student internship is designed to introduce first and second year law students to federal practice. Interns receive research and writing assignments from both the criminal and civil divisions. Interns often draft pleadings to be filed in active cases before the federal courts. Interns also have the opportunity to interact with representatives of different agencies which assist the office. Approximate Number of Positions: Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X E vidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: January 15 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter. writing sample and transcript.

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Washington U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel Contact: David Goldfarb U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel 1000 Second Avenue Suite 2550 Seattle, WA 98104-1049 Phone: 206-553-1298 Email: Fax: 206-553-0606 Website: www.customs.gov Description: They are a federal legal office engaged in preparing legal opinions, writing litigation reports in the areas of administrative law, enforcement law, labor, trade and immigration law. Internship Positions: At present, this office has hired an intern, and don't anticipate hiring again until summer 2008. Positions are unpaid with students working for academic credit. Approximate Number of Positions: Open Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Immigration, Asset Forfeiture Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: June 1 Spring: February 1 Summer: April 1 Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample. Certificate of good standing from school. Other Information:

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Washington U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region X Contact: Carol Kennedy Recruiting Coordinator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Region X 1200 Sixth Avenue - ORC-158 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206-553-0242 Email: Fax: 206-553-0163 Website: www.epa.gov Description: EPA's office in Seattle has more than 600 employees and is responsible for EPA matters in Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The region's legal services are provided by the Office of Regional Counsel which has 35 attorneys. ORC attorneys handle matters arising under federal environmental statutes in judicial and administrative enforcement litigation, cleanup and cost recovery negotiations, administrative order issuance, permit drafting and the interpretation of statutory and regulatory provisions. Internship Positions: Interns are expected to conduct legal research for a number of attorneys, prepare pleadings and motions in administrative cases, draft legal memoranda and attend meetings with representatives of the regulated community and other agencies. Opportunities may arise to participate in administrative hearings or attend court proceedings. Internships are unpaid but academic credit is available. Approximate Number of Positions: 2 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: June Spring: October Summer: December Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.

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Washington U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Contact: John Stanley Supervisory Trial Attorney U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 909 First Avenue Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-220-6896 Email: Fax: 206-220-6911 Website: Description: The EEOC is the enforcement agency for Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and EPA. Internship Positions: The externs in this office work closely with the attorneys doing research, reviewing files, preparing draft pleadings and memoranda, attending depositions, mediations and interviews. Also, the legal externs have the opportunity to observe the intake process and other investigative functions This is an invaluable experience for a career in civil rights and employment law. Approximate Number of Positions: depends on need Preferred Background: Evidence: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Administrative Law: X Policy: X Other: Employment Discrimination Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: Volunteer position Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: Open Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample. Other Information:

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West Virginia U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia Contact: Jane Mahlke Administrative Officer U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia 1125 Chapine Street Suite 3000 Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: 304-234-0100 Email: Fax: 304-234-0113 Website: Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes all federal criminal cases and represents the United States in civil cases in the district. Internship Positions: Interns are mentored by either the civil or criminal Division Chief. the interns conduct legal research, prepares memoranda, and receives on the job training by attending meeting between Assistant U.S. Attorneys and federal agents and by attending court proceedings. Approximate Number of Positions: 1 per office (4 offices) Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Labor Law: X Administrative Law: X Policy: X Other: Civil Procedure Preferred Class: 2L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: February Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, Transcript, Writing Sample Other Information:

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West Virginia U.S. Attorney's Office-Northern District of West Virginia Contact: Betsy Jividen First Assistant U.S. Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office-Northern District of West Virginia PO Box 591 Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: 304-234-0100 Email: Fax: 304-234-0113 Website: Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes all federal criminal cases in the district and represents the U.S government and its agencies in civil proceedings. Internship Positions: Interns are mentored by either the civil or criminal Division Chief. The interns conduct legal research, prepare memoranda, receive on the job training by attending meetings between Assistant U.S. Attorneys and federal agents, witnesses and by attending court proceedings. A background check is required. Approximate Number of Positions: Four Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Civil Procedure Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: Six months prior Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample. Other Information:

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Wisconsin National Labor Relations Board - WI Contact: Legal Intern Coordinator National Labor Relations Board Suite 700 Henry S Reuss Fed. Plaza 310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203 Phone: 414-297-3872 Email: Fax: 414-297-3880 Website: www.NLRB.gov Description: Regional Offices of the National Labor Relations Board are located throughout the nation. The agency enforces the NLRA which provides employee rights to organize and bargain collectively. The Board also investigates and processes charges of unfair labor practices and supervises representation elections. Internship Positions: Interns assist in the processing of ongoing cases before the Board. They also perform legal research and writing to assist staff attorneys. Approximate Number of Positions: 1 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Preferred Class: 2L Salary: Yes Approximate Amount: GS 7 pay rate Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: March 1 Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcripts. Other Information:

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Wisconsin U.S. Attorney's Office-Eastern District of Wisconsin Contact: Internship Coordinator U.S. Attorney's Office-Eastern District of Wisconsin 517 E. Wisconsin Avenue Room 530 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: 414-297-1702 Email: Fax: 414-297-4394 Website: Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes all federal criminal case in the district and represents the U.S. government in civil cases in the district. Internship Positions: Interns primarily work on research and writing. Interns do have the opportunity to view court proceedings in District Court and the Court of Appeals. Approximate Number of Positions: 4 Preferred Background: Criminal Law: X Evidence: X Securities: X Contracts: X Environmental Law: X Labor Law: X Education Law: X Administrative Law: X Public Benefits: X Policy: X Other: Torts. Legal Research and Writing Preferred Class: 1L Salary: No Approximate Amount: None Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X Deadlines: Fall: Spring: Summer: March Application Materials: Resume, cover letter transcript and two writing samples. Other Information: