Law Student Volunteer Spring, Summer, and Fall

Hiring Organization

Civil Rights Division (CRT)

Hiring Office

Various Sections

Job ID

25-CRT-VOL-001

Location:
Washington, DC 20530 - United States

Application Deadline:
Monday, August 9, 2027

About the Office

The Civil Rights Division (CRT or Division) of the Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), created by the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans. The Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, national origin, and citizenship status.

Job Description

The Division seeks eligible students with excellent interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; outstanding research and analytical skills; and demonstrated interest or experience in the enforcement of civil rights laws.

Qualifications

Applicants must be U.S. citizens; dual citizens will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The following students are eligible: undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at least half-time; first-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students; and law school graduates who are enrolled in graduate law programs (e.g., L.L.M. programs) at least half-time. All students must be in good academic standing and will be required to provide official documentation from their school. First-year, first-semester law students may apply after December 1 for internships the following summer.

Application Process

Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the process.

To apply and for more information about each section's volunteer intern program, see the Civil Rights Division’s Volunteer page.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and positions, particularly for summer interns, may be filled before the deadlines indicated. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the process. If space remains after the deadlines indicated, the website will be updated to indicate which sections still have openings available.

The deadlines below are based on colleges/universities on a semester system. If the college/university you attend is on a quarter system, please email the section you are interested in to receive applicable deadlines for the term for which you wish to participate.

Summer Semester:
Applications from 2Ls will be considered from October 15 through February 1 (and from 1Ls from December 1 through February 1).

Fall Semester:
Applications will be considered from March 1 through June 1.

Some sections may offer a winter program for students at schools that operate outside the traditional two- semester system. Applications for the winter program, if any, are accepted from July 1 to October 1.

Spring Semester:
Applications will be considered from July 1 through October 1.

Salary

Uncompensated