Volunteer Law Intern-Fall Semester 2026
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
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Volunteer Law Intern
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Department of Justice
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This volunteer internship offers law students a chance to gain hands-on experience in the federal legal system by assisting U.S. Attorneys in civil or criminal cases in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Interns will conduct research, draft documents, prepare for trials, and observe court proceedings, all while working on-site at least 10 hours per week during the 2026 Fall Semester.
It's ideal for second- or third-year law students eager to build practical skills and understand federal law in action.
Key Requirements
- Enrollment in an accredited law school with at least one full semester completed by the start of the 2026 Fall Semester
- Preference for second- or third-year law students
- Ability to work on-site in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for a minimum of 10 hours per week
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Interest in civil and/or criminal divisions of the U.S. Attorney's Office
- Availability for the Fall 2026 Semester
- Willingness to work under supervision of Assistant U.S. Attorneys
Full Job Description
Turn your legal writing and research skills into real federal impact as a Volunteer Law Intern with The United States Attorney's Office!
We are currently soliciting applications to support the Civil and/or Criminal Division for the 2026 Fall Semester.
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Students must have completed at least one full semester with an accredited law school at the beginning of the current academic term. Preference will be given to second and third-year law students.
Major Duties:
Overview of the United States Attorney's Office - Northern District of Indiana - With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights.
The U.S.
Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Indiana is one of 94 USAOs in the nation.The United States Attorney's Office Law Internship Program provides an exciting opportunity and insight into the federal legal system and receive an introduction to federal procedures in both the civil and criminal settings.
Interns will work with several different Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) over the course of the semester.
Typical duties of the interns may include: Performing legal research and/or assisting with research projects; Drafting legal documents including motions, pleadings, or briefs; Assist in trial preparations; Observe court proceedings; and In limited instances, may be allowed to represent the government in routine hearings under the supervision of an AUSA before various federal courts.
The primary goal of the program is to introduce interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills and above all, to enjoy their overall internship experience.
Applicants will be asked to indicate which division(s) they wish to be considered for when submitting their online application.
Applicants will be notified when their applications have been reviewed/referred for further consideration.
Applicants will be required to work on-site at the branch location selected a minimum of 10 hours per week. This is not a remote opportunity.
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