FDSW regularly hires law students as part-time interns during the fall and spring semesters and as full-time interns each summer. Our offices also occasionally hire interns during winter break. We consider 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, and—for summer positions—recent graduates. All positions are unpaid, although past interns have been able to receive academic credit for their work or have received public interest grants while interning with our office.
Milwaukee Office
Law students interested in our Milwaukee office should send a resume, a list of professional references, and a cover letter explaining their interest to Dennise Moreno, Associate Federal Defender, via dennise_moreno@fd.org. Please submit materials by the following dates, but note that positions are filled on a rolling basis:
- For a full-time summer internship: no later than February 15th
- For a part-time fall internship: no later than August 1st
- For a part-time spring internship or a winter break internship: no later than November 20th
Those with questions about interning in our Milwaukee office can contact Dennise at 414-221-9900.
Madison Office
Law students interested in our Madison office should send a resume, a list of professional references, and a cover letter explaining their interest to either Alex Vlisides, Associate Federal Defender, via alex_vlisides@fd.org, or Elizabeth Blair, Associate Federal Defender, via elizabeth_blair@fd.org. Please submit materials by the following dates, but note that positions are filled on a rolling basis:
- For a full-time summer internship: no later than February 15th.
- For a part-time fall internship or winter break internship: no later than August 15th
- For a part-time spring internship: no later than November 15th
Those with questions about interning in our Madison office can contact Alex or Elizabeth at 608-260-9900.
Green Bay Office
Milwaukee interns also occasionally perform remote work for the Green Bay office. If you are interested in being an intern specifically located in the Green Bay office, please submit your application materials as described above for our Milwaukee office but note your interest in our Green Bay office in your cover letter.