Law Student Volunteer (Summer 2026)

Full Job Description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana strives to promote professional development and to build a legacy of excellence.

Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interest of the United States, provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.

www.justice.gov/usao-wdla To be eligible for this position ALL of the following requirements must be met: You must be considered in good academic standings, and be an enrolled first-year (second semester), second or third year Law Student.

You must have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Must possess superior research and writing skills, an eye for detail, a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals, and a commitment to fairness and integrity is essential.

Must be able to commit to 8 to 10 weeks in the summer. Major Duties:

Our law student volunteers conduct research, draft/write motions, responses and various pleadings.

The law student volunteers may assist in debt collection, trial preparation, assemble exhibits, interview witnesses and provide trial support.

To ensure that all interns finish the summer with a good writing sample, every intern will work under the guidance of an AUSA to prepare documents to be filed with the court.

Interns will also be given assignments in as many different divisions and units as possible, providing exposure to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of AUSAs.

Our goal is to introduce our interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills and, above all, to enjoy their summer.