Summer Legal Internship at DOJ Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch, Washington, DC: Apply by February 15!

The Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch (EALB) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division is inviting applications for its Summer 2027 Legal Internship in Washington, DC. This 8–10 week, full-time internship offers law students the opportunity to gain practical experience in federal litigation, consumer protection, data privacy, and government enforcement matters. The programme is unpaid and has four internship positions available.

About the U.S. Department of Justice

The Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch (EALB) is part of the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. The Branch represents the United States in affirmative civil enforcement actions, consumer protection matters, fraud investigations, and litigation involving data privacy and other significant federal interests.

About the Internship

The internship provides law students with hands-on exposure to federal litigation and enforcement work. Interns will work closely with DOJ attorneys on active matters involving consumer protection, investigations, and complex civil litigation while developing practical legal research and drafting skills.

Work

The selected interns will:

• Conduct legal research on federal laws and regulations.
• Assist with litigation preparation and case development.
• Draft legal memoranda and other legal documents.
• Support investigations involving consumer protection and data privacy.
• Assist attorneys with enforcement and affirmative litigation matters.

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Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be U.S. citizens.
• Be enrolled at an accredited U.S. law school.
• Have completed at least one year of law school before the internship begins.

Application Window:

• 2L students: Applications are currently open.
• 1L students: Applications open on 1 December 2026.

Duration

8–10 weeks

40 hours per week

Mode

In-Office

Location

Washington, DC, United States

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Vacancies

4 Positions

Nature of Internship

Unpaid

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email the following documents as a single PDF:

• Cover Letter
• Résumé
• Legal Writing Sample
• Academic Transcript

Email: CPB.lawintern@usdoj.gov

Subject Line: EALB Summer 2027 Legal Intern Application

Important Date

Application Deadline: 15 February 2027