Volunteer Student Intern - apply by 1/13/16
U.S. Department of Justice
Environment and Natural Resources Division
Natural Resources Section
The Natural Resources Section of the U.S. Department of Justice,
Environment and Natural Resources Division, is seeking a talented, dedicated undergraduate
student to assist trial attorneys in our motions based and trial practices
during the summer of 2016.
The docket of the Natural Resource Section (NRS) is a kaleidoscope
of diverse and challenging resource issues ranging from litigation to protect
such national treasures as Florida’s Everglades and the remnant old-growth
forests of the Pacific Northwest, to protecting the federal interest in the
country’s vital water resources, to defense of the public fisc against claims by
private property owners for alleged “takings” and by Native Americans for
alleged trust breaches. And by virtue of our responsibility for all litigation
under the National Environmental Policy Act, we defend the decision-making
processes of virtually every federal agency. Recent examples include litigation over agency
decisions related to the Gulf oil spill, renewable energy projects, and
wildlife management in national parks. Our attorneys practice in both Federal
and State courts.
Intern duties may include reviewing administrative records
compiled by agencies in defense of actions brought under NEPA to locate
information supporting legal arguments, reviewing depositions, performing basic
legal research, and drafting internal memoranda. Interns may also have the
opportunity to observe court proceedings. The work will require an organized,
motivated individual with strong analytical skills and an attention to detail.
Demonstrated interest in the law, including natural resource and land use
issues is a plus. Interns will not receive compensation, but can receive course
credit. U.S. Citizenship and security clearance are required. Applicants must
be in at least their junior year of college as of the Fall of 2016 and be in good
standing. Interested students should submit by email a resume, unofficial transcript,
and a list of references (including at least one college instructor).
Applicants can submit their information to Clare.Boronow@usdoj.gov. A
short cover letter describing your interest is encouraged. Inquiries regarding
the undergraduate internship program may be directed to Clare Boronow at the
email addresses above.
Our offices are located in downtown Washington, DC, near the
Chinatown/Gallery Place and Navy Memorial/Archives metro stops. Applications must be received by
January 13, 2016.