Career Opportunities & Internships

CURRENT CAREER VACANCIES

None

CURRENT DETAIL OPPORTUNITIES

None

VOLUNTEER VACANCIES

Internship Information for Law Students

Applicants must have completed their first year of law school and have an interest in criminal justice, civil rights, or prisoner rights.

Law student internships during fall and spring semesters are expected to work a minimum of 16 hours per week with a 12-week commitment.  Summer interns are expected to work 40 hours per week with a 10-week commitment.

All applicants must successfully complete a background investigation, fingerprinting, and suitability review.

Internship Information for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Undergraduate and graduate students must currently be enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution with an interest in criminal justice, constitutional law, or prisoner rights.

All applicants must successfully complete a background investigation, fingerprinting, and suitability review.

How to Apply for Internships

Application Deadlines:

Deadline for submitting applications for fall semester: June 1

Deadline for submitting applications for spring semester: October 1

Deadline for submitting applications for summer semester: March 1

All potential candidates should attach the following documents to their initial email and should be sure to include “Internship Application” in the subject heading.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• Transcript (Unofficial is acceptable)

U.S. Department of Justice
Office of the Pardon Attorney
950 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20530
ATTN: Intern Coordinator
Email: Pardon.InternVacancies@usdoj.gov

Intern applications that are received after the above listed deadlines or that do not have all of the required material (in PDF format) will not be considered.