Government Resources

Job Listings

  • Government Honors and Internship Handbook: The online Handbook includes summer and post-graduate honors positions for law students that are available with federal agencies and departments as well as many state and local government job opportunities. Access is password protected.  
  • USA Jobs: Search and apply for federal jobs via this website. Some internships for law students are posted, but the vast majority of opportunities are for post-graduation.
  • Wisconsin Government Jobs: The official employment website of Wisconsin state government.
  • State Government Jobs: This website provides links to job listings for all 50 states.

Funding Sources

  • Public Interest Law Society Fellowships: Student who obtain summer positions with government employers commonly are eligible to apply for a stipend of $4,000 through the PILS Summer Fellowship Program.
  • Washington, DC Initiative: Students who secure legal or legal-related positions in the Washington, DC area for the summer are eligible for funding through Marquette Law School's Washington, DC Initiative.


Federal Government Departments and Agencies

Agencies

Departments

Congress

Judiciary

White House