LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER

Hiring Organization Office of Legal Policy (OLP) Job ID OLP 2027 SUMMER INTERN Location: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20530 - United States Application Deadline: Monday, January 11, 2027 About the Office The mission of the Office of Legal Policy (“OLP”) is to develop and implement the Department’s significant policy initiatives, handle special projects that implicate the interests of multiple Department components, coordinate with other Department components and Executive Branch agencies, and serve as the primary policy advisor to the Attorney General and the Deputy Attorney General. OLP also reviews and coordinates regulations promulgated by the Department and its components and comments on draft regulations of other agencies that are circulated for review. Finally, OLP vets candidates for federal judgeships and coordinates the judicial nomination and confirmation process with the White House and the U.S.

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Job Description This is a substantive, hands-on, semester-long internship. OLP interns will conduct legal research and analysis, prepare memoranda and talking points, and assemble briefing books and other materials relating to policy issues for the Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, and other members of the office. OLP interns attend and participate in Department meetings and calls, as appropriate, and will meet and learn from attorneys throughout the Department.

By the end of the internship, interns should have a better awareness of their legal interests, of whether to pursue a career in government service, and of how the Department and other government agencies operate. Internship Location: Washington, DC; on-site.

Qualifications This internship is open to all law students. Excellent research and writing skills are required. The successful applicant will collaborate effectively with OLP and other Department colleagues, exercise sound judgment, and have a positive attitude.

Demonstrated commitment to the Department’s mission and prior work experience with legal policy, legislation, regulatory matters, or judicial nominations preferred but not required.

Application Process Please submit a cover letter (not to exceed one page) describing your interest in an internship with OLP, resume (not to exceed two pages), contact information for three professional references, and your most recent law school transcript (can be unofficial) in a consolidated PDF file (the file name must be saved as: LastName_FirstName_Summer2027InternApplication). Application packets should be emailed to the following e-mail address: (OLPinbox@usdoj.gov).

Salary This position is unpaid. Applicants may be able to access law school, public interest, or other acceptable funding sources.