ATF participates in the Department of Justice (DOJ) Volunteer Law Intern Program (VLIP), which offers unpaid volunteer law internship opportunities in Washington, D.C. VLIP is a competitive opportunity available for law students who are graduating or applying for their second year of law school.
Students may earn academic credit for these voluntary positions. Interested candidates are encouraged to verify academic credit requirements and policies with their respective law schools.
DOJ Volunteer Law Intern Program
Application Deadline
Applications generally open in late July and are due in early September for the following summer. More details and the current VLIP deadlines can be found on Justice.gov.
Contact Us
Send your questions or comments about the ATF program to chiefcounselinternships@atf.gov.