U.S. Department of Justice
Environment and Natural Resources Division
Natural Resources Section
Volunteer Student Intern Program
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 spring of 2016 for approximately 10 hours per week.
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 spring 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 from the University of Maryland can submit their information to Professor Joanna Goger at jgoger@umd.edu. All other 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 address 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 October 26, 2015.
