Volunteer Law Intern-Fall Semester 2026

Volunteer Law Intern-Fall Semester 2026

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Fort Wayne, Indiana, Hammond, Indiana, South Bend, Indiana

Salary Range: $0 - $0 Without Compensation

Job Summary: Turn your legal writing and research skills into real federal impact as a Volunteer Law Intern with The United States Attorney's Office! We are currently soliciting applications for the 2026 Fall Semester. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit www.justice.gov/usao/.As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Major Duties:

• Overview of the United States Attorney's Office - Northern District of Indiana - With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Indiana is one of 94 USAOs in the nation. Our branches are located in Hammond, South Bend and Fort Wayne. The United States Attorney's Office Law Internship Program immerses you in the energy of the federal legal system giving you front-row access to how major civil and criminal cases are built, argued, and won. You'll sharpen your writing and research on real federal matters while contributing directly to the work that drives federal justice forward. Typical duties of the interns may include: Performing legal research and/or assisting with research projects; Drafting legal documents including motions, pleadings, or briefs; Assist in trial preparations; Observe court proceedings; and In limited instances, may be allowed to represent the government in routine hearings under the supervision of an AUSA before various federal courts. The primary goal of the program is to offer a dynamic, hands-on introduction to federal legal system, giving law students the chance to contribute to meaningful civil and criminal matters. Interns gain exposure to federal procedures, strengthen their legal writing and research skills, and support the work of multiple Assistant U.S. Attorneys throughout the semester. Applicants will be asked to indicate which division(s) they wish to be considered for when submitting their online application. Applicants will be notified when their applications have been reviewed/referred for further consideration.

Qualifications: Students must have completed at least one full semester with an accredited law school at the beginning of the current academic term. Preference will be given to second and third-year law students.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/01/2026 to receive consideration. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.) 3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact Northern District of Indiana at 219-937-5500 or email at USAINN.HR@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.

Application Deadline: 2026-06-01