The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington is seeking applicants for our undergraduate internship program. Applicants must be currently enrolled students who can offer a commitment of 10-12 hours per week over two quarters.
It is our intent to provide our interns with a meaningful experience where they can gain a skill set not otherwise available to them within the academic confines of a classroom.
Our interns work closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and social workers, providing case support to the indigent clients we represent. Duties include organization of records, record review and summary, and working on case-specific projects.
The position is in our Seattle office, is unpaid, and will not lead to an offer of employment.
Applicants must be 18 years of age, U.S. citizens, or meet the requirements of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Students must be fingerprinted prior to the start of their internship for an employment suitability background check and provide proof of citizenship. A prior record is not necessarily disqualifying.
We are currently accepting applications for summer 2026 during the time frame of March 9-March 13, 2026. Please submit applications (resume, cover letter, two references, and a copy of your unofficial college transcript) to undergraduate internship supervisors, Megan Blumm, Debra Malcolm, and Patricia Stordeur at waw_undergradinternships@fd.org.