Internship Opportunities — Internship

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legislative Affairs runs this legislative internship in Washington, D.C. OLA manages the Department’s legislative work and communications with Congress.

Interns attend congressional hearings and briefings, prepare summaries, review correspondence and transcripts, track legislation, and help organize materials for Department witnesses. The Spring 2027 session runs from January through May 30, 2027.

Benefits & funding

The role provides direct experience with congressional hearings, legislative tracking, and DOJ witness preparation.
The official OLA page does not publish compensation, a stipend, academic credit, travel support, or relocation support.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduate or law students.
The internship is in person in Washington, D.C.
Full-time applicants receive preference, but OLA states that all applications receive full consideration.
Qualifying non-U.S. citizens may apply if they meet immigration and appropriations-law criteria; DOJ says such appointments are extremely rare and subject to strict security requirements.
The official pages state no residency, age, or prior-experience requirement.

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Application process

1
Prepare a cover letter, resume, and writing sample of approximately 10 pages or fewer.
2
Combine all three documents into one PDF file.
3
Email the PDF to OLAinternship@usdoj.gov or mail it to the OLA Intern Coordinator at the address on the official page by October 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Program timeline

Application deadline
October 15, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Spring session begins
January 2027
Spring session ends
May 30, 2027