The Los Angeles District of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has internship opportunities in its Alternative Dispute Resolution unit (mediation), its Enforcement unit (investigation), its Hearings unit (federal sector), its Legal unit (litigation) and its Outreach unit. EEOC internships are unpaid; however, interns may receive academic credit for their services with approval from their school.
Legal
Interns in the Legal Unit will work with Trial Attorneys engaged in litigation against employers for violations of Title VII, the ADEA and the ADA. This work will mostly be legal research and writing. Students may assist in interviewing claimants or witnesses, help prepare discovery responses based on those interviews, or help prepare claimants or witnesses for deposition. Occasionally, students may be asked to abstract depositions and develop fact responses for defending against motions for summary judgment.
In addition to the legal assignments, interns are given the opportunity to observe different aspects of agency functions. Depending on availability and schedules, students will sit it on intake interviews, mediation sessions, Administrative Hearings, court hearings on routine and contested matters, and, sometimes, trials. Students will also have ample opportunities to observe depositions. When possible, the students are encouraged to observe activities that build upon work they have performed. For example, if a student has provided research on a motion, they are encouraged to attend court when the motion is heard. If they have interviewed witnesses on a case, they are encouraged to then sit in on depositions related to that case.
Requirements: Candidates will be evaluated based on academic performance, demonstrated research and writing skills, and interest in furthering the mission of the agency.
Positions Available: A limited number of internships are available with the Legal Unit in the Los Angeles District Office.
To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume and short writing sample to Supervisory Trial Attorney, Derek Li at 255 East Temple Street, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or via email to derek.li@eeoc.gov.