The United States Department of Justice\u2019s Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) and Honors Program provide opportunities for summer and post-graduate positions.\u00a0 More information about both programs is below.\u00a0 Each year, UM law students have been selected for both programs and we look forward to continuing this trend this year.<\/p>\n
The Summer Law Intern Program<\/strong> (SLIP) is the Department’s competitive recruitment program for compensated summer internships. Selection for employment is based on many elements of a candidate’s background including academic achievement, law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience, and summer or part-time legal employment. The Department also considers specialized academic studies (including undergraduate and post-graduate degrees), work experience, and extracurricular activities that directly relate to the work of the Department.\u00a0 For more information about the Summer Law Intern Program, visit the Program\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Attorney General’s Honors Program <\/strong>is the only way that the Department hires entry-level attorneys. Selection for employment is based on many elements of a candidate’s background including academic achievement, law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience, and summer or part-time legal employment. The Department also considers specialized academic studies (including undergraduate and post-graduate degrees), work experience, and extracurricular activities that directly relate to the work of the Department.\u00a0 For more information about the Honors Program, visit the Program\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n