Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2026

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2026 Hiring Organization USAO Eastern District of Oklahoma

Location:

520 Denison Ave Muskogee, OK 74401 - United States

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 About the Office The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma (USAOKE) serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and is accountable to the citizens of the Eastern District for pursuing justice, ensuring public safety, enforcing the law, protecting the interests of the United States, and exercising stewardship of the government's resources. The Eastern District is comprised of 26 counties in eastern and southern Oklahoma, ranging from southeast of Tulsa, Oklahoma to the Texas border and from the Arkansas border to Carter County on the west. The headquarters of the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek) and Seminole) are located in the District. The entire Eastern District of Oklahoma is Indian country and the USAOKE has jurisdiction to prosecute major crimes committed by or against members of a federally recognized Indian tribe. As a result, the successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to serve in a vibrant, challenging, and evolving criminal prosecution division. Job Description Our interns will perform research projects and assist in trial preparation. Interns will also be given assignments in as many different divisions and units as possible, providing exposure to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of Assistant United States Attorneys. Our goal is to introduce our interns to the federal legal system, to develop their skills and, above all, to enjoy their summer. Qualifications First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students are encouraged to . Requires a desire to work as part of a team of professionals and a commitment to a strong work ethic and reliability. Must be willing to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8 continuous weeks in the summer. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to pass a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed in the U.S. Attorney's Office.