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One of seven litigating Divisions in the Department, the Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes complex criminal matters and assists the 93 United States Attorney Offices in investigations, trials, and appeals. In addition to its direct litigation responsibilities, the Division formulates and implements criminal enforcement policy and provides advice and assistance in sensitive areas of law enforcement; advises the Attorney General, Congress, the Office of Management and Budget and the White House on matters of criminal law; provides legal advice and assistance to federal prosecutors and investigative agencies; and provides leadership for coordinating international as well as federal, state, and local law enforcement matters.
The Office of International Affairs (OIA) solicits applications from energetic, organized, and detail-oriented first-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students (L), undergraduate students (UG), and graduate students (G) to fill intern/extern openings. Unpaid positions are available during academic semesters and summers. Many interns/externs receive academic credit for their experience. OIA works with criminal prosecutors in the United States to secure the return of fugitives from abroad and to obtain from foreign countries evidence and other assistance (e.g. freezing of accounts and forfeiture of funds) needed in criminal investigations and prosecutions. OIA assists federal, state and local prosecutors and law enforcement agents pursuant to a network of bilateral and multilateral treaties and law enforcement agreements. In turn, OIA assures that the United States meets its reciprocal obligations to foreign countries by responding to their requests for the extradition of fugitives and the production of evidence located in the United States.
11/28/2017 to 01/15/2018
$0 - $0 without compensation
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Not required
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Internships
Multiple Schedules
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471104000
As a Volunteer Student Intern, you will be assigned to one of OIA's geographic or subject matter teams as described below:
Designated Teams:
Cyber - (UG): OIA's Cyber Team assists foreign authorities around the world to secure electronic evidence from U.S. - based electronic service providers in support of criminal investigations and prosecutions. Members of the Cyber Team assess foreign requests to ensure that they are legally sufficient to satisfy U.S. legal standards, such as probable cause, and provide guidance directly to OIA's foreign counterparts to help them understand and meet such standards.
Incoming Mutual Legal Assistance - (UG, G, L): OIA serves as the "Central Authority" for the United States with respect to all requests for information and evidence received from and made to foreign authorities under Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) and multilateral conventions regarding assistance in criminal matters. MLA requests will include requests for various types of assistance including but not limited to:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
All internships are UNPAID. The student is considered a volunteer and is not entitled to benefits, compensation, or overtime during any portion of this assignment; however, a transportation benefit may be provided depending on availability of funds. The volunteer is subject to the federal statutory and regulatory provisions that govern ethical and other standards of conduct, conflicts of interest, suitability, security, and limitations on political activity.
Academic or work-study credit possible.
EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/466045700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Office of International Affairs will notify you directly if you have been selected for an interview.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Application Process:
Please apply by emailing a complete application package to OIAIntern@usdoj.gov and list on the subject line of the email the semester for which the internship is sought (W--Winter/Spring); student status (UG-undergraduate, G-graduate, L-law) and any language(s) spoken. Please include the following:
(1) resume (should reflect GPA and/or class rank);
(2) short writing sample, 5 pp or less;
(3) transcript(s); and,
(4) at least two references who are familiar with the applicant's research, writing and organizational skills. Please include an active phone number for each reference.
(5) cover letter (optional)
Applications should be e-mailed to OIAIntern@usdoj.gov with the subject line filled out per above (e.g. S; UG; Spanish).
Application Deadlines:
Summer deadline: January 15
Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
The Office of International Affairs will notify you directly if you have been selected for an interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/471104000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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