The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") is an agency within the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ"). The primary mission of the ATF is to prevent violent crime by enforcing and administering the Gun Control Act, the federal firearms and explosives laws and alcohol and tobacco trafficking laws. As a small agency with broad, interrelated mission involving law enforcement, regulatory compliance, alcohol and tobacco diversion and homeland security concerns, ATF affords attorneys, interns and recent law school graduates with opportunities to experience a variety of legal disciplines in a dynamic and collegial environment.ATF Volunteer Legal Intern Program:
ATF offers unpaid summer and semester internship opportunities in Washington, D.C. and in many cities throughout the United States. Academic credit may be granted for these positions, subject to law school policy and practice. Students wishing to apply for volunteer position may submit a cover letter and resume via email to cheifcounselinternships@atf.gov. Please indicate which term you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Application deadlines are as follows:
Summer: December 1st
Fall Semester: June 1st
For a complete list of Volunteer Internship Opportunities, please visit http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/int/internsum09.htm.