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CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE in Washington, D.C.
The Civil Rights Division is the principal federal agency committed to upholding civil and constitutional rights of all individuals, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division enforces federal statutes designed to protect the civil rights of all individuals and prohibit discrimination.
The Office of the Assistant Attorney General is seeking a student who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate non-law program to assist attorneys and other professional staff in areas such as public outreach and education, communication, and event preparation projects for the Civil Rights Division. Students who are majoring or have obtained a major in communications areas are preferred. The student must have excellent writing skills.
Internship Location: Washington, D.C.
Qualifications: Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate (non-law) program
Application Deadline: Position is open until filled. Applications will be considered as they are received; deadline is 12 midnight EST on 12/31/09.
Minimum Weeks: One semester (3-4 months)
Salary: Volunteer (without compensation)
Application Materials: Submit a resume (which includes your country of citizenship), brief writing sample (no more than 5 pages), and a cover letter which indicates the time period you are available to work and why you believe your education or experience makes you a good candidate for this position.
How to Apply: Send application materials to one of the following locations:
Fax: (202) 305-9667 or
E-mail: crt.volunteervacancies@usdoj.gov
Please indicate OAAG Volunteer Internship on the subject line.
Web Site: www.justice.gov/crt
The U.S. Department of Justice is an equal opportunity/reasonable accommodation employer.
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