Summer Law Interns Student Volunteer

Summary

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Dallas has 1-5 positions open

Fort Worth has 2 positions open

Lubbock has 2 positions open

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

12/11/2024 to 01/17/2025

* Salary

$0 - $0 without compensation

Although the internship is unpaid, interns may be able to obtain academic credit with the permission of the intern's law school.

* Pay scale & grade

GS 00

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Locations

* Dallas, TX few vacancies

* Fort Worth, TX 2 vacancies

* Lubbock, TX 2 vacancies

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

Not required

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Internships

* Work schedule

Part-time

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

* 0099 General Student Trainee

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Confidential

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

* Trust determination process

* Credentialing

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

No

* Announcement number

25-NDTX-12627124-V

* Control number

823191300

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This job is open to

* Students

Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

Clarification from the agency

All Enrolled Students who are United States Citizens/Nationals pursuing a Juris Doctor Degree and will complete either their first or second year of law school in May 2025.

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Duties

The Northern District of Texas is offering internship opportunities in its Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock and Abilene offices for the 2025 summer semester for rising second- and third-year law students (current first- and second-year law students as of January 2024). Selected candidates will be assigned work from the criminal, appellate, and civil divisions. Our goal is to introduce law students to the federal system and litigation involving the United States. We strive to assist students in developing their legal research and writing skills. Students will perform legal research and writing; draft various pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents; and assist with witness preparation, depositions, and hearings or trials. Students will also be provided with several opportunities to meet members of the judiciary, representatives of various federal agencies, and to participate in substantive programs to familiarize them with the federal legal system. The Criminal Division may give students an opportunity to work on a wide variety of practice areas, including narcotics, public corruption, healthcare fraud, cybercrimes, terrorism, and other federal crimes. Within the Civil Division, students may work in a wide variety of defensive and affirmative litigation, including employment discrimination, medical malpractice, general torts, constitutional torts, immigration, prisoner litigation, commercial, financial, and civil fraud.

There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by our office. The US Attorney's office is a Drug Free workplace and a drug test will be conducted during the background investigation. Students will only be allowed to work remotely if the office is working remotely. Otherwise, students are expected to be present in the office.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* You must be a United States Citizen or National.

* Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation

* You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

* You must meet half-time student enrollment requirements.

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

* You must be at least 16 years of age or older.

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

* If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met:

* Student Status: Definition of a student - applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate/professional school, or certificate program equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study (go to to verify accreditation status) pursuant to 5 CFR 362. You must be considered in good academic standings by the school. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled.

* Grade Point Average: You must have at least a 2. 5 GPA.

* Citizenship: Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States. )

* Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.

* Pathways Participant Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement.

* Qualification requirements as outlined below.

There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by our office. The U. S. Attorney's office is a Drug Free workplace and a drug test will be conducted during the background investigation. Students will only be allowed to work remotely if the office is working remotely. Otherwise, students are expected to be present in the office.

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Additional information

Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized .

Selectees for this position are ineligible for life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), long term care insurance, and within grade increases.

Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in.