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11/28/2024 to 01/11/2025
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821372300
Individuals enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctor degree. Rising Second and Third Year Law Students who are U.S. Citizens and Nationals.
Law Student Volunteer Interns have the opportunity to promote the Office's mission by working on both criminal and civil cases arising from a wide range of federal laws. The Office does not silo interns. Law Student Volunteer Interns assist with investigations as well as trial and appellate work. They research and write drafts of filings and briefs. They also help prepare for and observe hearings, trials, and appeals on which they are working or in which they are interested.
Law Student Volunteer Interns substantially work in person in our Providence, Rhode Island office weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm. They also may be eligible to request to telework one day a week.
Salary:
Uncompensated. Academic credit available if arranged by the student through the law school.
Travel:
No travel required.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov.
EEO Statement: The Department of Justice is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. See U.S. Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for complete details.
Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the internship qualifications listed on this announcement.
Application Process:
All applications must submit:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 1/11/2025 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.)
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, http://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online, contact Jiri Baskerville at 4017095082 or Jiri.Baskerville@usdoj.gov as soon as possible to arrange an alternative application process.
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. After making the tentative internship offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/821372300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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About the Office:
The mission of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island is to prosecute violations of federal criminal law, enforce federal civil law, defend the United States in civil cases, and diligently collect debts owed to the federal government.
The United States Attorney's Office is a Drug Free workplace.
