Summer Legal Internship at DOJ International Trade Field Office, New York: Apply by February 15!

The International Trade Field Office (ITFO) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is inviting applications for its Summer 2027 Legal Internship in New York. This full-time, in-office internship provides law students with practical experience in customs and international trade litigation while working alongside DOJ attorneys on matters before the U.S. Court of International Trade and other federal courts. The internship is unpaid, with three positions available.

About the U.S. Department of Justice

The International Trade Field Office is part of the Commercial Litigation Branch of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division. The Office represents the United States in litigation involving customs laws, international trade, import regulations, trade remedies, and related commercial disputes before federal courts.

About the Internship

The Summer Legal Internship offers law students hands-on exposure to international trade litigation and federal legal practice. Interns will work closely with DOJ attorneys on active litigation matters involving customs and international trade laws while developing practical skills in legal research, drafting, and courtroom preparation.

Work

The selected interns will:

• Conduct legal research on customs and international trade laws.
• Assist in drafting pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Support discovery and litigation preparation.
• Observe and assist with court proceedings.
• Work on matters before the U.S. Court of International Trade and other federal courts.

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Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be U.S. citizens.
• Be enrolled at least half-time 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

Minimum 10 Weeks

35–40 Hours per Week

Mode

In-Office

Location

New York, United States

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Vacancies

3 Positions

Nature of Internship

Unpaid

How to Apply

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

• Cover Letter
• Résumé
• Unofficial Academic Transcript
• Legal Writing Sample (if applicable)

Email: nyitfo.intern.application@usdoj.gov

Important Date

Application Deadline: 15 February 2027 (Applications may close earlier if all positions are filled.)