Summer Law Intern-Pathways/Law Clerk

U.S. Department of Justice
  • Washington, DC
  • $34,799–$63,795 Per Year
6 days ago

Job Description

Summary

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the link below:

  • Legal Careers | Summer Law Intern Program

Learn more about this agency

Summary

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the link below:

  • Legal Careers | Summer Law Intern Program

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

many vacancies in the following location:

Location Negotiable After Selection

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $34,799 - $63,795 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 5 - 11

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Temporary

Occupations and job series

  • 0999 Legal Occupations Student Trainee

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number JMD-OARM-26-13050810-DE Control number 882615800

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page

Duties

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The Department of Justice leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. The Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) is the Department of Justices competitive recruitment program for compensated summer internships. As a Summer Law Intern, youll be a member of a team where you can develop your legal skills and contribute your talents to our important mission.

Duties vary according to the mission of the hiring office. For more information, visit:

Legal Careers | Summer Law Intern Program

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • Qualifying Non-Citizen (see Additional Information)

Qualifications

The Summer Law Intern Program has specific eligibility requirements. For details, visit

  • Legal Careers | Summer Law Intern Program

Technical Qualifications

Open to full-or part-time law students who have completed at least one full semester of legal study by the application deadline and graduating law students who are entering a full-time judicial clerkship, graduate law program, or qualifying legal fellowship. For details, see go to https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/summer-law-intern-program-eligibility.

Salary: Federal salaries vary by geographic location. Employees assigned to high cost-of-living areas receive a percentage of their base pay as locality pay. See - Legal Careers | Summer Law Intern Program Eligibility

Education

Full-or part-time law students who have completed at least one full semester of legal study by the application deadline.

Completion of at least one semester of law school is required.

Additional information

Fitness/Suitability: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a fitness/suitability review and adjudication that includes a fingerprint check, credit check, drug test and a review of the summer candidates preemployment forms. Some components require a National Agency Check with Inquiries through the

Office of Personnel Management.

Citizenship: U.S. citizens and qualifying non-U.S. citizens who meet immigration and appropriations law criteria may apply. See: USAJOBS Help Center - Employment of non-citizens. The appointment of non-U.S. citizens is subject to strict security requirements and is extremely rare. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Some positions are open only to U.S. citizens.

Salary: Federal salaries vary by geographic location. Employees assigned to high cost-of-living areas

receive a percentage of their base pay as locality pay. See: Legal Careers | Salary & Benefits

Geographic Locations: For more information about specific geographic locations, please see

Legal Careers | Summer Law Intern Program Participating Components (Summer 2027).

Locations available are:

Washington, DC

44 vacancies

Atlanta, GA

1 vacancy

Falls Church, VA

4 vacancies

Grand Prairie, TX

1 vacancy

Kansas City, KS

1 vacancy

Miami, FL

5 vacancies

Providence, RI

5 vacancies

San Diego, CA

2 vacancies

Stockton, CA

1 vacancy

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Compensated interns receive paid federal holidays occurring during their appointment.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Each participating hiring office independently selects interview candidates based on many elements of a candidates background, including work experience, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and specialized academic studies, including undergraduate and post-graduate degrees. In addition, each hiring office considers the applicants skills and qualifications as they relate to its specific mission or legal practice areas. A law school transcript is required. Documents supporting veterans preference eligibility are required. See Legal Careers | Honors Program & Summer Law Intern Program Application Tips and Checklist.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Compensated interns receive paid federal holidays occurring during their appointment.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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A law school transcript is required. Documents supporting veterans preference eligibility are required.

See - Legal Careers | Honors Program & Summer Law Intern Program Application Tips and Checklist

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  • Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Applications for this program are only accepted through an online applicant assessment system, the Central OARM Recruitment Application (CORA), that has been specifically configured for the Department of Justice by the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you must use CORA to apply to the SLIP at

  • CORA - US DOJ

Agency contact information

OARM Office

Email AskOARM@usdoj.gov Address Justice Management Division, Office of Adjudication, Recruitment, and Management

450 5th Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20530

US

Next steps

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the link below:

  • Legal Careers | Summer Law Intern Program

This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Legal Careers| Department of Justice (www.justice.gov/legal-careers)

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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A law school transcript is required. Documents supporting veterans preference eligibility are required.

See - Legal Careers | Honors Program & Summer Law Intern Program Application Tips and Checklist

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  • Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

Applications for this program are only accepted through an online applicant assessment system, the Central OARM Recruitment Application (CORA), that has been specifically configured for the Department of Justice by the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you must use CORA to apply to the SLIP at

  • CORA - US DOJ

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Agency contact information

OARM Office

Email AskOARM@usdoj.gov Address Justice Management Division, Office of Adjudication, Recruitment, and Management

450 5th Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20530

US

Next steps

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the link below:

  • Legal Careers | Summer Law Intern Program

This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Legal Careers| Department of Justice (www.justice.gov/legal-careers)

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, DC
Salary$34,799–$63,795 Per Year

Skills

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  • Fitnessunmatched
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  • United States Citizenunmatched

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