Summer 18 and Fall 18 Internship - Department of Justice, Litigation Security Group

Summer 18 and Fall 18 Internship - Department of Justice, Litigation Security Group

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Litigation Security Group (LSG) is currently accepting applications for a volunteer internship in Summer 2018 through Fall 2018.  Interns will earn Fall 2018 internship credit.  The LSG is comprised of security specialists whose mission is to protect classified information from unauthorized disclosure which is introduced in litigation.  This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in law and attending law school.

The LSG group of the DOJ ensures the safety of classified material in courtrooms.  LSG works with judges, law clerks, US Attorneys and defense attorneys to ensure that classified information is admissible and national security is taken into account.  Interns will have the opportunity to not only work LSG employees, but attend federal trials and the possibility to take trips to the Supreme Court and circuit/district courts within other states.  Interns will have the opportunity to network with people in the legal field as well as national security field.  Interns will also obtain a security clearance, which is an extremely valuable asset if a student is considering a job with the federal government.


The Agency:
The Security and Emergency Planning Staff of the LSG provides security advice and assistance to the federal judiciary, counsel, and other participants outside of the executive branch during the course of litigation.  This includes, but is not limited to, initiating and adjudicating background investigations, overseeing the construction of sensitive compartmented information facilities in federal courthouses, providing equipment for the processing, safekeeping, and destruction of classified information and conducting security briefings.  

The Internship:
Volunteer interns will assist with ongoing administrative projects related to the LSG’s mission.  This internship will focus on a training program related to the protection of classified national security information.  The intern will be working onsite at the LSG office, which is located at 145 N Street, NE (NOMA – Gallaudet), Washington, DC. Applicants will undergo a background check for access to Top Secret information.

Length of Internship: 
Summer 2018 and Fall 2018 with the possibility of extending beyond those semesters

Hours per Week:  
Students should be available to work approximately 16-20 hours per week

Qualifications: 
Applicants should be self-motivated, responsible, have excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail and an interest in the subject matter.  Applicants must be:
- A United States Citizen
- A rising senior, planning to graduate in Spring 2019
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA  

Application: 
Interested students should submit their resume, a writing sample, and an unofficial transcript for review.  Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.  Please note: applicants will be put through a thorough background check.  All application materials should be submitted to CCJS Advising either electronically (ccjsadvising@umd.edu) or in hard copy (2201 LeFrak Hall) by 4:00 PM on Friday, November 3, 2017.  
Please contact CCJS Advising if you have any questions.