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Summary
The Antitrust Division is responsible for enforcing federal laws designed to ensure that our nation's markets are free and open to robust competition. The Division engages in both civil and criminal litigation, and its work ranges over the entire spectrum of the U.S. economy. The Division has in recent years focused on prosecution of large international cartels involving multinational firms and Fortune 500 firms.
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Duties
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The Antitrust Division is currently soliciting applications for Law Student Volunteer positions for the Spring 2027 Academic Semester. The intention of the Volunteer Internship Program is to introduce participants to federal antitrust enforcement. Typical duties of the interns may include:

• assisting in trials and hearings;
• preparing legal memoranda and briefs;
• attending depositions;
• working closely with attorneys conducting investigations;
• reviewing documents;
• presenting legal research in a group setting;
• preparing assistance requests for foreign governments; and
• conducting interviews of national and international subjects.

The Division has four (4) different program area openings for the assignment:

• Civil Enforcement Program - The Antitrust Division's civil enforcement program protects and promotes competition on behalf of the American people. The Antitrust Division has statutory authority to challenge mergers and acquisitions that may substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly and to investigate and prosecute other civil non-merger offenses.
• Criminal Enforcement Program - The Antitrust Division's criminal enforcement program holds executives and corporations accountable for antitrust crimes. The Antitrust Division's criminal enforcement program prosecutes individuals and corporate entities for collusion, monopolization, and other crimes that undermine the free market. It promotes competition and innovation while protecting consumers, workers, and taxpayers.
• Policy and Advocacy Program - The Antitrust Division has several components that perform specialized Policy and Advocacy roles, including the Appellate Section, the International Section, and the Competition Policy and Advocacy Section.
• Office of Chief Legal Advisor - The Office of the Chief Legal Advisor (OCLA) is comprised of attorney advisors and performs many of the same duties as a General Counsel's Office. It advises the Assistant Attorney General (AAG), the AAG's deputies, and Division managers and staff on potential areas of legal risk or vulnerability to the Division's operations as well as issues concerning the Division's jurisdiction and law enforcement authority.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position.
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test.
• You must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program of study at a university, college, at the time of application and during your internship.
• You must submit an academic transcript (official or unofficial) or proof of enrollment with your application to verify that you meet the minimum eligibility requirements.
• You must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement. See the Require Documents section.
• If selected, you will be expected to work at the location designated in this vacancy announcement. This is NOT a remote-work position.
• Interns are not permitted to work in a legal capacity - private or public- throughout the duration of the internship.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see SSS.gov). If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
• The Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.
• Relocation is not authorized for this vacancy

Qualifications
This vacancy is open to CURRENT LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS, enrolled in, or accepted for enrollment in, a degree-seeking program at a college, or university, on a basis of at least half-time, as defined by your academic institution. In addition to the requirements above, you must also meet the specific qualifications requirements for this position as described in the Qualifications section below. Please pay careful attention to the entire announcement to ensure you understand these important requirements.
Students must have completed at least one full semester with an accredited law school at the beginning of the current academic term. Preference will be given to second and third-year law students. Applicants must have superior research and writing skills, be detail oriented.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement,07/31/2026.
Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Applicants MUST submit a copy of transcripts with your application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify, but it must include your full name, name of the school, the date and degree awarded (if conferred), the list of classes, grades and credits earned. You will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment if you are selected.
All academic degrees and course work must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Click here to check accreditation.
**Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
*All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Additional information
Internship timeframe: January 2027 through May 2027.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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