Summer 2019 Volunteer Law Intern USAO Western District of Michigan Law Student Volunteer, Summer 330 Ionia Ave NW Grand Rapids , MI 49503 United States About the Office: The United States Attorneys Office for the Western District of Michigan is primarily responsible for prosecuting federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. The criminal side of the Office consists of several divisions and units including: political corruption, securities and healthcare fraud, terrorism, narcotics, commercial fraud, government fraud, violent crimes, public protection, and appeals. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities. Job Description: Interns will prepare legal memoranda and briefs under the guidance of Assistant U.S. Attorneys in conjunction with pending cases. Interns will receive criminal and civil assignments depending upon interest and office needs. Interns who have completed their second year of law school may be eligible to gain significant in-court experience under local rules. The USAO will also host informative lunch sessions which will include presentations from AUSAs, the defense bar, the judiciary, and federal agents, as available. The goal of the program is to introduce interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills, and to provide a rewarding and enjoyable experience. See former intern comments on our website for more information about the intern experience in our office. http://www.justice.gov/usao/miw/joas/lawstudent.html Qualifications: First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Students who will graduate prior to or during the course of the internship are not eligible. Must be a U.S. citizen. A background check is required because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorneys Office. The background check requires substantial input from the candidate and results are returned after approximately four weeks. Salary: Uncompensated Application Process: Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates of availability, email address, and telephone number(s) where the student can be reached. Vets should send a DD-214. Please email all documents combined into one .pdf file USAMIW.personnel@usdoj.gov . Post mail also accepted. United States Attorneys Office Western District of Michigan Attention: Britni Michael P.O. Box 208 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0208 Application Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2019 Number of Positions: 3-4 Updated November 9, 2018 * * *