2026 FALL LAW INTERN

2026 FALL

LAW INTERN

Hiring Organization USAO District of New Jersey Hiring Office

U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY

Job ID NJ-26LAWINTERNFALL-01

Location:

970 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 - United States

Application Deadline:

Thursday, May 21, 2026 About the Office The United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes in New Jersey, including acts of terrorism, organized crime and gang activities, drug importation, white-collar crime, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies' authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The criminal side of the Office is broken into several divisions and units, including: National Security; Cyber; Economic Crimes, Bank Integrity, Recovery and Money Laundering; Health Care Fraud; Opioids; Narcotics & International Trafficking; and Organized Crimes and Gangs.

Location:

Federal Square, 970 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey; convenient to Newark Penn Station (NJ Transit and PATH trains). Fall 2026 internships will be available only in the Newark office. Job Description Interns will be assigned to major cases in the Office's Criminal Division. Each intern will be expected to perform research projects, assist in trial preparation, and/or assist Assistant U.S. Attorneys ("AUSAs") in various aspects of handling cases. Interns will receive opportunities to observe ongoing trials, participate in witness preparation and proffer sessions, and interact with AUSAs and federal agents. Qualifications Second-year and Third-year law students Must be a U.S. citizen.