Volunteer Information Access Internship, Summer 2025

The Antitrust Division is responsible for enforcing federal laws designed to ensure that our nation's markets are free and open to robust competition. The Division engages in both civil and criminal litigation, and its work ranges over the entire spectrum of the U.S. economy. The Division has in recent years focused on prosecution of large international cartels involving multinational firms and Fortune 500 firms. You may find additional information on the Division here:

http:www.justice.gov/atr

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Job Description
The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice is offering unpaid internships to enrolled college undergraduates majoring in “information-related fields” (such as information studies, history, or like field) interested in gaining digital curation, document management and accessibility work experience. Practicum opportunities are available in information architecture, platform requirements and structure, document and knowledge management as well as usability and accessibility in a fast-paced environment. We will assist a student in obtaining academic credit.

The Knowledge Management Section of the Executive Office supports the Antitrust Division mission by providing staff with research and resources for investigations, litigation and enforcement while protecting the historical record and complying with DOJ and National Archives mandates. Official case files and other past enforcement documents are used in current mission critical endeavors. In increasing access to historical antitrust documents, the successful applicant will further and learn current applications of document management platforms, legal workflow and knowledge management.

Practical skills and benefits:

Learn how to make historical documents Section 508 compliant.
Create information tools such as web pages for quick retrieval of past enforcement.
Expand your network; Guided by experienced librarians and records managers in challenges and practical solutions for organizational information management and gain experience in an area many businesses and employers need help with.
Qualifications
One (1) academic year of undergraduate education with a major in library science, archival science, data curation, information behavior, records management, and history, or like field. We are looking for motivated, self-starting undergraduate students able to work eight to twelve hours a week. Successful applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and enrolled in a degree program.

Application Process
Each applicant packet must include the following:

Cover letter describing your interest in working as a volunteer with the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (including dates available);
Resume;
Most recent available academic transcript (official or unofficial).
Application package should be sent via email with ‘Volunteer Information Access Internship’ in the subject line and all attachments MUST be sent in Word or PDF format.
Official transcripts will be requested prior to start date.

Internship Timeframe: May 2025 thru August 2025

Applications sent via email will receive an automated receipt response when the message and attachments are opened successfully.

Please submit application materials to: ATR.RecruitmentApplications@USDOJ.GOV

Salary
Volunteer (without compensation). Will help student obtain academic credit.

Number of Positions
2