2027 SPRING LAW INTERN

About the Office

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes in New Jersey, including acts of terrorism, organized crime and gang activities, drug importation, white-collar crime, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies' authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The criminal side of the Office is broken into several divisions and units, including: National Security; Cyber; Economic Crimes, Bank Integrity, Recovery and Money Laundering; Health Care Fraud; Opioids; Narcotics & International Trafficking; and Organized Crimes and Gangs.

Location

Federal Square, 970 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey; convenient to Newark Penn Station (NJ Transit and PATH trains). Spring 2027 internships will primarily be in the Newark office with one position available in the Camden office located at 401 Market Street, Camden, New Jersey.

Job Description

Interns will be assigned to major cases in the Office's Criminal Division. Each intern will be expected to perform research projects, assist in trial preparation, and/or assist Assistant U.S. Attorneys ("AUSAs") in various aspects of handling cases. Interns will receive opportunities to observe ongoing trials, participate in witness preparation and proffer sessions, and interact with AUSAs and federal agents.

Qualifications

• Second-year and Third-year law students
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Application Process

Students interested in applying for the Intern Program must submit the following:

• A resume;
• A cover letter;
• A law school transcript (if available); and
• A writing sample,

as one combined PDF file. Please email your application to USANJ.InternApplications@usdoj.gov (link sends e-mail). Please copy Maritza Arroyo at maritza.arroyo@usdoj.gov.

Subject: Last Name, First Name – 2027 Spring Law Student Internship Program

Cover letters should be addressed to:

Joyce Malliet First Assistant United States Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office District of New Jersey 970 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102

Please make every effort to submit applications, as described below, by October 14, 2026. While we will review applications as they are submitted, applicants who submit applications after October 14, 2026 may experience difficulties with completing the background check in time to begin the internship.

Salary

Uncompensated

Students are permitted to receive funding and grants through their schools if available.

Number of Positions

Few

Travel

Not Applicable

Relocation Expenses

None