Opportunities
for Attorneys and Law Students
at the U.S. Department of Justice
Welcome to the United States Department of Justice and the many challenging opportunities available here. This site provides information about the Department components that employ attorneys and law students, directs you to employment opportunities, and highlights the Department's recruitment programs. We invite you to explore the work of the Department components to find those that best match your interests and expertise. Then review the programs to find the one best suited for you. Each program lists eligibility criteria and application procedures, and, where applicable, contains a link to the on-line application.
Descriptions
of Department components highlighting major practice areas and the
approximate number of assigned attorneys.
Full-time, entry-level attorney
positions and 1-2 year clerkships and fellowships for graduating law
students, judicial clerks, and full-time graduate law students.
Opportunities for attorneys who are active members of the bar (any jurisdiction) and have at least one year post-J.D. experience.
Compensated summer positions
primarily for second year law students and graduating law students
entering judicial clerkships or full-time graduate law programs after
graduation.
Volunteer, Work-Study and
Part-Time positions for law students for summer and/or during the
academic year.