Office of Legislative Affairs

Internship Opportunities

The Office of Legislative Affairs has internships available for currently enrolled undergraduate and law students. A position as a legislative intern provides an excellent opportunity for learning about the interplay between the U.S. Department of Justice and Congress.

OLA interns participate in a variety of legislative and administrative tasks including:

• Attending congressional Hearings and Briefings
• Preparing written and oral summaries of congressional hearings
• Reviewing congressional correspondence and hearing transcripts
• Working with OLA staff to prepare and organize materials for Department witnesses testifying before Congress
• Reviewing and tracking legislation introduced in Congress

In person positions are available for fall, spring, and summer semesters. Preference will be given to full-time applicants, but all applications will be given full consideration.

SESSION DATES APPLICATION DUE DATE

(Generalizations. Check for precise dates each application cylce)

https://www.justice.gov/ola/employment-and-internship-opportunities

Spring January – May 30: Applications due at 5:00 p.m. on November 15

SummerJune – August 3: Applications accepted through January

Fall September – December 31: July 5

Please apply by forwarding a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample of approximately 10 pages or less to:

By Mail:

OLA Intern Coordinator

Office of Legislative Affairs

U.S. Department of Justice

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Room 1137

Washington, DC 20530

By Email: OLAinternship@usdoj.gov

For more information please call 202-514-2141