Legal Internships, Entry-Level, and Lateral Attorney Hiring at DOJ Everything You Want to Know About the U.S. Department of Justice

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 ProgramMentor Program Balanced work-lifeBalanced work-life Virtually every legalVirtually every legal practice area practice area Offices nationwideOffices nationwide Attorney Student Loan Repayment ProgramAttorney Student Loan Repayment Program Place Photo Here, Otherwise Delete Box 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 Vacancies posted at Minimum of one year post-JD, plus bar admission Experienced Attorney Hiring Visit for information on all DOJ hiring programs

Who’s Hiring: Volunteer Internships PRACTICALLY EVERYONE!  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 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:

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…

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