Company LOGO The U.S. Department of Justice: “Do Your Legal Career Justice”

Company LOGO The U.S. Department of Justice: “Do Your Legal Career Justice” Now is the time to invest in your future!

The Big Picture The Department’s mission is to protect the people of the United States from criminal acts against its citizens and to enforce the rule of lawThe Department’s mission is to protect the people of the United States from criminal acts against its citizens and to enforce the rule of law Most of the civil litigation of the US government is handled by the DepartmentMost of the civil litigation of the US government is handled by the Department With attorneys, we are the largest legal employer in the worldWith attorneys, we are the largest legal employer in the world

Where The Jobs Are Washington, DC: Litigating Divisions, Policy Offices, and Headquarters for US Trustees, Federal Bureau of Prisons, EOUSA, FBI, etc. 94 US Attorneys’ Offices in US and territories 54 Immigration Courts in 25 states 95 US Trustee Offices nationwide Antitrust and ENRD Field Offices in major US cities Federal Bureau of Prisons locations nationwide

How DOJ is Organized Litigating Divisions and OfficesLitigating Divisions and Offices –Antitrust, Civil, Civil Rights, Criminal, Tax, Environment, National Security, US Attorneys’ Offices Investigatory and Law Enforcement OfficesInvestigatory and Law Enforcement Offices –FBI, ATF/E, USMS, BOP, DEA, and more Legal and Policy OfficesLegal and Policy Offices –EOIR, USTP, OLP, and more Leadership and Management OfficesLeadership and Management Offices –Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, Associate Attorney General, Solicitor General, and more

The Four DOJ Hiring Programs Legal Intern Program: Volunteer, Work-Study, Part-Time Opportunities (Summer & Academic Year) Apply Directly to Each Organization and Apply Early Apply Directly to Each Organization and Apply Early Legal Intern Program: Volunteer, Work-Study, Part-Time Opportunities (Summer & Academic Year) Apply Directly to Each Organization and Apply Early Apply Directly to Each Organization and Apply Early Summer Law Intern Program 2010: Compensated Positions During Summer 2011 Online Application Deadline: September 7, 2010 Online Application Deadline: September 7, 2010 Summer Law Intern Program 2010: Compensated Positions During Summer 2011 Online Application Deadline: September 7, 2010 Online Application Deadline: September 7, 2010 Attorney General’s Honors Program : Positions Following Graduation / Judicial Clerkship / Fellowship / LLM Online Application Deadline: September 7, 2010 Attorney General’s Honors Program : Positions Following Graduation / Judicial Clerkship / Fellowship / LLM Online Application Deadline: September 7, 2010 Experienced Attorney Recruitment: Minimum One Year Post-J.D. Experience + Must be Admitted to Bar No Application Form or Deadline (unless specified in vacancy announcement) Experienced Attorney Recruitment: Minimum One Year Post-J.D. Experience + Must be Admitted to Bar No Application Form or Deadline (unless specified in vacancy announcement)

What Am I Eligible For? VolunteerLegalInternship Summer Law Intern ProgramAttorneyGeneral’sHonorsProgram Open to law students graduating in Dec 2010 or Jan-Oct Also open to judicial clerks, legal fellows, and graduate law students whose jobs/education end in Dec 2010 or Jan-Oct Open during the summer and the academic year to all law students with at least one semester of law school experience. Open to all law students with at least one semester of law school experience and to law school graduates entering judicial clerkships, legal fellowships, or full-time graduate law programs. Visit the OARM website for full details –

TIMELINE: Volunteer Interns and Experienced Attorneys Volunteer Legal Intern Recruitment –Opportunities in Fall, Spring, and Summer –Apply early, at least three months ahead –Vacancies updated in December of each year –Applications and deadlines vary Experienced Attorney Recruitment –Opportunities available year-round –All attorney vacancies are posted on OARM website –Deadlines vary

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED SECOND WEEK OF SEPTEMBER REVIEW APPLICATIONS LAST TWO WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS MID- to LATE OCTOBER DOJ ATTORNEYS CONDUCT INTERVIEWS MID-NOVEMBER THROUGH JANUARY ORGANIZATIONS EXTEND OFFERS CHECK STATUS ON THE WEB AT: Honors Program / SLIP Time Line DID YOU KNOW? DOJ pays most Honors Program interview travel costs.

Attorney General’s Honors Program 2010 Participants (Hiring for 2011) Antitrust Division (11): DC only Civil Division (37) Civil Rights Division (10) Criminal Division (10) Drug Enforcement Administration (3) Environment and Natural Resources Division (12) Executive Office for Immigration Review (56) Federal Bureau of Prisons (4) National Security Division (1) Office of the Solicitor General (1) Tax Division (6-8) (Criminal 2-4;Civil 4-6) U.S. Trustees Offices (5) US Attorneys’ Offices (2-3) –Central District of California (1-2) –Southern District of California (1) DEA – 1-year clerkship EOIR – 1-2 year clerkships BOP - 2-year fellowships OSG: for law school graduates in an federal appellate court clerkship S.D. CAL: for law school graduates; 2-year term appointment with option to apply for permanent employment

Summer Law Intern Program 2010 Participants (Hiring for Summer 2011) Antitrust Division (26; 12 in DC) Civil Division (27) Civil Rights Division (12) Executive Office for Immigration Review (16) Federal Bureau of Prisons (8-10) Tax Division (10-12) Professional Responsibility Advisory Office (2) U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Wyoming (1) U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Oklahoma (1) U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Mexico (1) 3Ls entering Judicial Clerkships Only: Office of the Solicitor General (2-4) Office of Legal Counsel (2) Informal Participant U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania (2) Office of Justice Programs (Office for Civil Rights)

Honors Program/SLIP Application Tips Carefully select one to three organizations. Think through your ranking. Be practical: Does your resume demonstrate an interest in the field? Consider the number of available vacancies. Use “Employment” screens to sell your skills and background.

More Honors Program/SLIP Application Tips 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?” –Avoid TMI & oversharing. –Exactly what message do you want to send? –Answers viewed as mini-writing samples. Take advantage of the “Additional Information” screen to flesh out earlier “check the box” qualifications you listed and provide other relevant information.

Justice Values Integrity In the statements on your application... In your reported employment history... In your accomplishments... In stating your class rank, standing, and GPA... DOJ reserves the right to disqualify any candidate whose application materials contain false, misleading, or substantially inaccurate information and may report the factual basis for such action to the applicant’s law school for further review.

The Department Welcomes applications from all candidates whose backgrounds reflect the Nation’s rich diversity.

The Department Has set a 2% hiring target for persons with disabilities and regularly consults the Attorney General’s Committee on Persons with Disabilities for advice and counsel.

The Department The Department has several employee groups that enhance and support the agency’s diversity efforts: DOJ Association of Black Attorneys Indian Trial Lawyers Association DOJ AHEAD –Association of Hispanic Employees for Advancement and Development DOJ Pan Asia Employees Association DOJ Pride –Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Employees

What Does DOJ Look For ? MISSION DRIVEN NOT DRIVEN Many attorneys and legal interns have: Demonstrated interest in the work Strong academic credentials Relevant undergraduate majors Commitment to public service Energy and enthusiasm Plus an application package that communicates all of the above!

Experience the Department of Justice! Balanced worklife Early responsibility Great training Cutting edge issues Meaningful work YOU?

The Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program Open to all DOJ and incoming HP attorneys on a competitive basis attorneys on a competitive basis A Department-Wide Mentor Program New attorneys are assigned a mentor Training Opportunities Division, Section and the National Advocacy Center Center Justice Also Offers...

Security and Suitability VOLUNTEERS Check credit and fingerprint records Pre-employment forms reviewed SUMMER LAW INTERNS Check credit and fingerprint records Pre-employment forms reviewed Drug test ATTORNEYS Full FBI background investigation Credit check Tax check Drug test POTENTIAL PROBLEMS (Advisory Opinions Available Post-Offer) Credit issues Drug use Tax issues Providing false or misleading information on your pre-employment forms

NOW Is the Time to Determine Which Program to Apply For Watch out for deadlines! The Honors Program/SLIP deadline is Sept. 7, Don’t miss out! Watch out for deadlines! The Honors Program/SLIP deadline is Sept. 7, Don’t miss out! What programs am I eligible for? Where do I want to work? Where am I a good fit? What programs am I eligible for? Where do I want to work? Where am I a good fit? Visit oarm to see the many opportunities offered to law students. Visit oarm to see the many opportunities offered to law students. LOOK! DECIDE! APPLY! VISIT and look under “Opportunities for Law Students” for links to detailed information about our current legal recruitment programs.

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