Summer 2011 Intern Position Available
U.S. Department of Justice
Environment and Natural Resources Division
Law and Policy Section
The Law and Policy Section (LPS) advises and assists the Assistant Attorney General on legal and policy issues. Working with the Office of Legislative Affairs, LPS coordinates the Environment and Natural Resources Division's legislative program. LPS also represents the Department of Justice on interagency groups of a variety of issues that relate to the mission of the Division. LPS also litigates amicus cases and undertakes other specially assigned litigation projects at the trial and appellate levels. Other duties include monitoring citizen suits; responding to citizen mail, congressional, and FOIA requests; and serving as the Division's ethics officers. LPS attorneys also coordinate the Division's activities on international environmental matters and environmental justice matters.
Duties of the unpaid undergraduate intern position include: attending congressional hearings and reporting on environmental legislation; researching legal and policy issues; and providing support for the section's amicus litigation.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, pass a mandatory background check, and be willing to commit for a period of at least ten weeks. Applicants should be either enrolled as undergraduates during the internship, or planning on returning to their school in the time period following the conclusion of the internship.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but must be received no later than February 27, 2011.
To apply, please fax a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and 3-5 page writing sample (may be an excerpt from a longer paper on any topic) to Sarah Lu at (202) 514-4231, or mail the above to:
Sarah Lu
Environment and Natural Resources Division / LPS
P.O. Box 4390
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-4390
Emailed application materials will also be accepted. Please send to: sarah.lu@usdoj.gov
The Greenpeace Semester is a great opportunity to receive hands-on training that will give you the skills you need to become an environmental leader.
Many students feel they just don't have the skills to rally hundreds of their peers, have a big impact on corporations, or feel they're able to pressure our elected officials. During the Greenpeace Semester, you will learn about current environmental issues and solutions. You’ll also be trained by experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and campaign strategy.
Many students receive course credit for the semester through their university, and program staff will work with you to obtain credit.
Applications are currently open for our summer semesters, and our early deadline is approaching on February 7th! Historically, two-thirds of Greenpeace Semester students have been early applicants. Don’t wait, apply for the Greenpeace Semester today!
To apply for one of our upcoming terms, click here! For more information on dates and locations, check out the Greenpeace Semester website.
Contact us if you have any questions at usa-semester@greenpeace.org.
ONGOING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUSTICE STUDIES MAJORS
Mine Action Information Center at JMU selects one person to serve as the JMU Frasure-Kruzel-Drew Humanitarian Demining Fellow at the US Department of State. This is a prestigious, one-year paid internship position in the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the DOS's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. The Fellow must either be a JMU student or a recent graduate of JMU. The chosen intern must be able to receive a secret security clearance, which can take 4-5 months to complete.
http://maic.jmu.edu/fellowship
Correctional Center Opportunities
Young leaders from across the nation have an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and to foster a continued commitment to public service through the White House Internship Program. For more information and to apply please visit: www.whitehouse.gov/internship http://www.whitehouse.gov/internship
Batterer Intervention Program (BIP)The BIP offers groups for men and women in Harrisonburg, Winchester, Woodstock, Front Royal and Luray. Most interns work at the closer locations, such as Harrisonburg, Luray, and Woodstock. For more info see BIP
The Office of the Circuit Court Clerk of Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg places interns during the summer. Responsibilities will include answering phones, greeting public, filing, maintenance of criminal and civil files, back scanning of historical records and other duties and prescribed by the Circuit Court Clerk. This fast paced job will require the applicant to be very versatile and energetic. A professional appearance and attitude must be maintained at all times. Application will be accepting thru the department intern advisors at James Madison University and SHOULD NOT be delivered directly to the Clerk of Court.
Mine Action Information Center at JMU selects one person to serve as the JMU Frasure-Kruzel-Drew Humanitarian Demining Fellow at the US Department of State. This is a prestigious, one-year paid internship position in the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the DOS's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. The Fellow must either be a JMU student or a recent graduate of JMU. The chosen intern must be able to receive a secret security clearance, which can take 4-5 months to complete.
http://maic.jmu.edu/fellowship
Visit the Marshals Service web site to research the qualifications for our agency is www.usmarshals.govIndividuals that are close to graduating are encouraged to apply. Students may send their contact information to a District Recruiting Officer as soon as possible. Marla O’Brien, 540.574.2683, Marla.O’Brien@usdoj.gov
Department of Justice's Law and Policy Section of the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice has openings for interns during Spring and Summer. For more info please call 202-305-0641
The Department of Commerce (DOC) announces internship opportunities for Spring academic term. Interested students should visit www.orau.org/doc to access the application form and additional programmatic information. Students may also ask questions via email to DOCprogram@orau.org .
Student Action with Farmworkers www.saf-unite.org for the brochure and more information (available in November). Contact Melanie Stratton, National Student Organizer at 919-660-3652 or Melanie.stratton@duke.edu.
Great Source for Jobs, Internships, Volunteers, etc.
The Ocean City, MD Police Department
The Law and Policy Section of the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice
NGO Leadership Project
FBI Internships http://www.fbijobs.gov/231.asp
Spend a Semester with Greenpeace
http://www.greenpeace.org/got
The Atlantic Council of the United States in Washington, DC
U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Virginia Department of Corrections
SUFFOLK COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
VIRGINIA DIVISION OF FORENSIC SCIENCE
U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE