U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of General Counsel
Posted on:
May 6,2025
Job Profile:
Organization: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Job Title: Summer Honors Program for Law Clerks
Experience: Completed second year at an American Bar Association-accredited law school
Salary: Competitive
Duration: 12 weeks
Location: Washington, DC
H1: Join EPA's Summer Honors Program for Law Clerks
H2: Gain Legal Experience with EPA's Office of General Counsel
- EPA's Office of General Counsel (OGC) offers a highly-competitive Summer Honors Program for law clerks
- Applicants must have completed their second year at an American Bar Association-accredited law school
- OGC is committed to attracting a diverse and talented pool of applicants interested in environmental, administrative, government operations, civil rights, or public interest law
- OGC is the chief legal advisor to the EPA, providing counsel on legal issues related to environmental laws and the day-to-day operations of a federal agency
- The program is 12 weeks long and located at EPA's headquarters complex in Washington, DC
- OGC is organized into eight law offices, including one focused on cross-cutting issues such as environmental justice and Indian law
- Law clerks will have the opportunity to work with individual mentors, participate in client meetings, and attend field trips
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens and veterans are encouraged to apply
- EPA is an equal opportunity employer and selection will be based solely on merit
- Interested students can apply through USAJOBS
- The program offers a professional development experience and a commitment to honor and adhere to the summer-long commitment is expected
Organization: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Job Title: Legal Careers in OGC
Experience: Strong academic credentials and interest in environmental, administrative, government operations, civil rights, or public interest law
Salary: Competitive
Location: Washington, DC
H1: Pursue a Legal Career with EPA's Office of General Counsel
H2: Join a Dynamic and Challenging Federal Experience
- The Office of General Counsel (OGC) at EPA offers legal careers for individuals with strong academic credentials and a passion for environmental, administrative, government operations, civil rights, or public interest law
- OGC is committed to recruiting a diverse pool of talented individuals to effectively serve the American people
- Attorneys at OGC provide counsel on legal issues related to implementing environmental laws and the day-to-day operations of a federal agency
- The OGC is organized into eight law offices, each with a focus on specific areas such as cross-cutting issues and international environmental legal expertise
- OGC offers a dynamic and challenging federal experience located at EPA's headquarters complex in Washington, DC
- The Agency is committed to building strong relationships with historically underrepresented communities and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply
- Applicants must have strong academic credentials and a demonstrated interest in environmental law
- OGC is an equal opportunity employer and selection will be based solely on merit
- Salaries are competitive and located in Washington, DC
- Interested individuals can apply through USAJOBS
Organization: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Job Title: Legal Internship in OGC
Experience: None specified
Salary: Unpaid
Duration: Summer or academic year
Location: Washington, DC
H1: Gain Legal Experience with EPA's Office of General Counsel
H2: Join EPA's Legal Internship Program
- The Office of General Counsel (OGC) at EPA offers a legal internship program for individuals interested in gaining experience in environmental, administrative, government operations, civil rights, or public interest law
- Interns can participate in the program during the summer or academic year
- The program is unpaid, but offers valuable experience and exposure to legal issues related to implementing environmental laws and the day-to-day operations of a federal agency
- OGC is committed to recruiting a diverse pool of interns to effectively serve the American people
- The OGC is organized into eight law offices, each with a focus on specific areas such as cross-cutting issues and international environmental legal expertise
- Interns will have the opportunity to work with individual mentors, participate in client meetings, and attend field trips
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens and veterans are encouraged to apply
- EPA is an equal opportunity employer and selection will be based solely on merit
- Interested individuals can apply through USAJOBS
