Hiring Organization
National Fraud Enforcement Division
Hiring Office
National Fraud Enforcement Division
Job ID
FRD-LI-02
Location:
Washington, DC 20503 - United States
About the Office
The Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (“Fraud Division”) investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American people. We fulfill our mission by using advanced data-driven investigative techniques; coordinating with agencies responsible for administering taxpayer-funded programs; partnering with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local law enforcement on fraud-fighting efforts; developing systems and processes that ensure efficient identification and investigation of fraud; and equipping prosecutors and law enforcement with state-of-the-art tools and resources needed to bring criminal actors to justice. The Fraud Division works every day to protect the financial integrity of the United States of America, ensure the vibrancy of the American economy, and seek justice for victims of fraud.
Job Description
Legal interns will work directly with attorneys on cutting edge legal issues relating to a wide range of fraud enforcement priorities. Typical intern projects have involved researching novel legal issues, drafting litigation documents for active cases, analyzing policy proposals, and helping to draft the Fraud Division's publications. The Fraud Division's work is national in scope and often involves some of the most significant and challenging fraud-related investigations. We are looking for proactive and engaged interns to participate in internships either over the summer or during the fall or spring academic semesters.
Qualifications
Requirements or preferences for the internship program are as follows:
Internships are open to first (second semester only), second, and third-year law students.
Internships typically last between ten and twelve weeks. The Fraud Division generally requires a minimum commitment of eight weeks for any internship.
Summer legal internships are full time. The Fraud Division also encourages applications for full-time positions during the academic semesters, though most semester-based legal internships are part-time and require a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week.
Because of the sensitive nature of the work, internship opportunities are contingent upon successful completion of a suitability review and a favorable determination based on information provided in their security forms, a credit report, and fingerprint check.
Application Process
Applicants for internship positions must be enrolled in law school and have: (1) a strong academic background; (2) excellent research and writing skills; and (3) experience or interest in fraud enforcement issues. Applicants must submit via e-mail, a cover letter, a resume (not to exceed two pages), a short or partial writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), a list of three references and an unofficial law school transcript. Send the application documents in PDF format to:
[email protected] with the subject line in the following format: “Legal Internship [which session] – Last name, First name.” If your application is not submitted in the requested format, it will not be considered.
The Fraud Division will consider internship applications according to the following schedule:
Fall Semester: April 1 – June 31
Spring Semester: August 1 – October 31
Summer: December 1 – February 29
Applicants are encouraged to apply at the beginning of an application season, as applications are considered on a rolling basis and all available positions are often filled before the final deadline.
Salary
Volunteer (Uncompensated)
