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With an emphasis on high ethical standards, excellence in public service, the delivery of superlative advice and counsel, DOI Solicitor's Office performs the legal work for the US DOI and manages the Departmental Ethics and FOIA Offices.
This is an OPEN CONTINIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and referrals will be pulled as needed. See additional information section for scheduled closing dates.
01/16/2025 to 01/15/2026
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SOL-OSMRE-25-AT-016(EXC)
828395800
Current 1L, 2L and LLM students enrolled in an ABA-accredited educational institutions in a Juris Doctorate or LLM program.
The Office of the Solicitor is responsible for the legal work of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), with nearly 200 practicing attorneys in the headquarters office and more than 300 attorneys nationwide. DOI's mission makes it the Nation's premier conservation agency. The work that we do through our offices and bureaus (including the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Geological Survey, Bureau of Reclamation, Office of Surface Mining, and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement) affects the lives of millions of people; from the family taking a vacation in a national park to a child studying in an Indian school.
With this diverse workload and the demand of extensive litigation and program counseling, the Office is continually looking for talented, dedicated law students with an interest in gaining practical experience advising agencies on the legal aspects of their mission as well as participating in complex civil litigation before administrative tribunals or assisting the Justice Department in litigating matters before federal courts. Our legal interns/externs are called upon to conduct legal research on a variety of environmental and administrative law issues, as well as issues involving Indian law. The Office resolves appeals under the Freedom of Information Act and is also home to the Department's Ethics Office. Students typically draft legal memoranda, briefs and motions, and assist with discovery in active federal cases. Students may participate in conference calls and strategy sessions with other agency counsel, including Justice Department lawyers and agency officials. There may be additional opportunities to attend hearings and meetings in the Washington, D.C. area.
Because of our unique responsibilities to support the Department's programs to benefit American Indians and Alaska Natives, Native American candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The United States Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Intern positions are without compensation but are eligible to participate in the Transit Subsidy Benefit Program.
Key Requirements:
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.
- Must be enrolled at least part-time in a juris doctorate or LLM program at an American Bar Association accredited law school.
- Must maintain status as a current student in good standings during your externship.
This is a volunteer position and does not qualify for benefits.
However, students may receive academic credit if their law schools allow it. This credit is strictly at the discretion of the school.
All applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position.
MUST MEET ALL
| Opening Date | Closing Date | Semester | Year |
| March 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | 2025 Fall | 1L, 2L, 3L |
| June 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | 2026 Spring | 1L, 2L, 3L |
| August 1, 2025 | October 5, 2025 | 2026 Summer | 2L, 3L |
| December 1, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 2026 Summer | 1L |
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12639580
Please submit the supporting documents outlined below applicable to your claimed eligibility status and the position and grade to which you are applying. Failing to submit required documents will result in non-consideration due to an incomplete application package.
How to Apply: Students should submit the following documents as one consolidated PDF in the order below:
If you have questions regarding this program, please contact studentemployment@sol.doi.gov.
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.
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The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities.
The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
