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Legal Internships, Entry-Level, and
Lateral Attorney Hiring at DOJ
Everything You Want to
Know About the U.S.
Department of Justice
2014 - 2015
Why Justice?
• World’s LARGEST legal employer
• 110,000 employees
• 10,000+ attorneys
• Each year, we hire:
• 1800 – 2000 law student volunteers
• 70 – 110 paid summer interns
• 80 – 200 entry-level attorneys
• Hundreds of experienced attorneys
• Perks … Perks … PERKS! • Immediate responsibility
• Incredible training
• Cutting edge legal issues
• Meaningful work
• Mentor Program
• Balanced work-life
• Virtually every legal
practice area
• Offices nationwide
• Attorney Student
Loan Repayment
Program
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WHAT
WE
OFFER
How We Hire
The Four
DOJ Hiring
Programs
• Apply approximately four months in advance
• Apply individually to as many offices as you like
• Available for fall, spring, and summer
Volunteer Internships
• Paid summer internships
• Veterans receive formal hiring preference
• Apply online July 31 - September 2, 2014
Summer Law Intern Program
• Entry-level attorney positions
• Apply online July 31 - September 2, 2014
Attorney General’s Honors Program
2014-2015
• Vacancies posted at www.justice.gov/legalcareers
• Minimum of one year post-JD, plus bar admission
Experienced Attorney Hiring
Visit www.justice.gov/legalcareers for
information on all DOJ hiring programs
Who’s Hiring: Volunteer Internships
PRACTICALLY EVERYONE! 1000+ volunteer summer internships nationwide
800+ volunteer internships during the school year nationwide
United States Attorneys’ Offices, Litigating Components, Immigration Courts,
Bankruptcy Courts, FBI…
*Possible course credit or law school work-study
Who’s Hiring: SLIP Participants Summer 2015
FORMAL PARTICIPANTS
• Antitrust Division (25)
• Civil Division (30)
• Executive Office for Immigration
Review (18)
• Federal Bureau of Prisons (10)
• Tax Division (15 – 20)
RESTRICTED ELIGIBILITY POSITIONS
• Open to 3Ls entering a judicial clerkship in Fall 2015/Winter 2016 Office of the Solicitor General (2)
Office of Legal Counsel (1)
• These hires enter as law school graduates, and not as interns, per se.
INFORMAL PARTICIPANTS
• U. S. Attorney’s Office – Middle District
of Pennsylvania (2)
• U. S. Attorney’s Office – Southern
District of Alabama (1)
• Office of Justice Programs (Office for
Civil Rights) (2)
• Office of Information Policy (3)
• Office of the Inspector General (1)
Who’s Hiring: Honors Program 2014-2015
PERMANENT POSITIONS
• Antitrust Division (14)
• Civil Division (29)
• Civil Rights Division (12)
• Criminal Division (8)
• Environment and Natural Resources (15)
• National Security Division
• Tax Division (12)
• U.S. Trustee Program (10)
• U.S. Attorney’s Offices in AZ, CA, NY, and
OH (12) (Eligibility restricted to law school
graduates who meet specific bar admission
requirements).
FELLOWSHIPS
• Criminal Division Asset Forfeiture
Fellowship Program (4)
• Federal Bureau of Prisons (4)
• Indian Country Fellowship (1) New!
CLERKSHIPS
• Drug Enforcement Administration (3)
• Executive Office for Immigration Review
(Immigration Courts nationwide) (77)
INFORMAL PARTICIPANTS:
• Office of Information Policy (2)
• Office of the Inspector General (1)
•
Who’s Hiring: Experienced Attorneys
HUNDREDS OF OPPORTUNITIES EACH YEAR:
• Hiring is decentralized and each component conducts its own recruitment.
• Attorneys can apply to specific vacancy announcements or submit an application
to each organization where they wish to be considered for employment.
• All lateral attorney vacancies are posted at: http://www.justice.gov/legalcareers.
Who We Hire
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and work of the office
Relevant education or employment background
• Strong writing
Journal experience (e.g. Law Review)
• Oral advocacy skills
Moot Court
• Academic achievement and involvement
GPA, class rank, organizational leadership
• Practical experience in the area
Clinical experience and intern/externships
• Judicial clerkship experience (for Honors Program applicants)
Federal clerkship experience a plus for some
Common indicators of success
What We Value DIVERSITY
The greatest asset of the Justice
Department is its dynamic and diverse
workforce.
Justice welcomes applications from all
qualified candidates whose backgrounds
reflect the Nation’s rich diversity.
It is our goal to eliminate barriers and
make available new opportunities for
people with disabilities to contribute to and
thrive at the Justice Department.
What You Should Know Stepping Stones to Success
Do your research
Make a connection
Be more than a GPA
Public Service
SUCCESS!
Appealing to the hiring officials!
What You Should Know SLIP and HP Online Application
Requires You To Rank Your Choices
Select 1-3 organizations
Think through your ranking
Use “Employment” screens to sell
your skills
What You Should Know Application Tips
APPLICATIONS
• For SLIP and HP, provide thoughtful, well-crafted
responses to short-answer questions, such as:
“Why do you want to work for the Department of Justice and
what attracts you to the components you selected?”
“If you could tell the hiring official one thing about yourself,
what would it be?”
• For all apps, make a connection and proofread!
INTERVIEWS
• Prepare, prepare, prepare
• Enthusiasm!
What You Should Know Security and Suitability – All Positions
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
• Credit issues
• Drug use
• Tax issues
• Providing false or misleading information
• Residency and citizenship requirements
Advisory opinions on potential problems
available post-offer
What’s Next? Top Takeaways
There are many paths to DOJ, including:
• Clerkships
• Federal Government
• State and Local Government
• District Attorneys’ Offices
• Private Firms
• Public Interest Employers
• Academic Positions
• Legal Fellowships
What’s Next? Top Takeaways
Volunteering at DOJ pays off
Effective applications take effort –
Do your research!
If at first you don’t succeed…
Questions?
Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Department of Justice.
For more detailed information,
please visit our website at:
www.justice.gov/legal-careers.
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