The Office of Records and Information (ORI) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is inviting applications for its Spring 2027 Legal Internship in Washington, DC. This part-time, in-office internship provides law students with practical experience in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, privacy compliance, and litigation support. The internship is unpaid, although selected interns may be eligible for a transit subsidy.
About the U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Records and Information
The Office of Records and Information (ORI) is responsible for administering the Department’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act programmes, managing records and information policies, supporting litigation, and ensuring compliance with federal privacy and records management laws.
About the Internship
The Spring Legal Internship offers law students practical exposure to federal information law and privacy practice. Interns will assist attorneys with FOIA and Privacy Act matters, legal research, litigation support, e-discovery, and compliance-related work.
Work
The selected interns will:
- Conduct legal research on the FOIA and Privacy Act.
- Draft legal memoranda and research materials.
- Assist with litigation support and case preparation.
- Support privacy compliance initiatives.
- Assist with e-discovery and records management matters.
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Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be U.S. citizens.
- Be second-year (2L) or third-year (3L) law students during Spring 2027.
- Be enrolled at an accredited U.S. law school.
Duration
- January – May 2027
- Minimum 10 Weeks
- At least 20 Hours per Week
Mode
In-Office
Location
Washington, DC, United States
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Nature of Internship
Unpaid
Transit subsidy available for eligible interns.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email the following documents as a single PDF:
- Cover Letter
- Résumé
- Legal Writing Sample
- Academic Transcript
- References
Email: brian.p.flannigan@usdoj.gov
Important Date
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
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