Spring 2026 Investigative Internship | Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours/week
Dates: January 5, 2026 - May 15, 2026
Deadline: November 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Thank you for your interest in the Office of the Federal Public Defender.
The Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia seeks unpaid, volunteer interns in our office for the fall, spring and summer semesters. Applicants are encouraged to apply for outside grants and funding during their internship. Preference is given to full time volunteers.
Investigative interns learn under the guidance of staff investigators. They work with the lawyers to investigate cases. Their main duties include conducting background investigations on witnesses, interviewing witnesses, gathering records, conducting crime scene investigations, serving subpoenas, and preparing for trial and other court appearances.
If you are interested in applying for an investigative internship, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references combined into a single PDF to:
Tyrees Smith
Investigator\Investigative Internship Coordinator
625 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Ste. 550
Washington, D.C. 20004
Email: tyrees_smith@fd.org
Qualifications. Undergraduate students who have an interest in criminal defense and criminal law, who have strong analytical, research and writing skills.
