National Security Legal Summer Internship (Honors)

United States Department of Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Department of Defense (DoD) invites current graduate law students to participate in the OSD Honors Legal Internship Program. The 10-week summer internship begins May 31, 2027 and offers exposure to the DoW OGC and DLSA offices, and a range of national security and administrative law matters.

Interns will support research, drafting, and legal policy work, with potential visits to key government bodies and courts, under the Direct-Hire Authority for post-secondary students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for acceptance into internship.

Responsibilities

• Interns assist in drafting and commenting on legislation, regulations, congressional testimony, litigation materials, and legal opinions.
• Interns may visit government and military entities to gain exposure to DoW practice areas.
• Interns will be assigned to DoW OGC or DLSA offices and supported by DoW attorneys.

Education

ABA-accredited Law degree program

Job description

United States Department of Defense (DoD) invites current graduate law students to participate in the OSD Honors Legal Internship Program. The 10-week summer internship begins May 31, 2027 and offers exposure to the DoW OGC and DLSA offices, and a range of national security and administrative law matters.

Interns will support research, drafting, and legal policy work, with potential visits to key government bodies and courts, under the Direct-Hire Authority for post-secondary students.