Job Responsibilities:
- Law Clerks will work closely with attorneys in the Office of Policy and International Affairs (PIA) on copyright-related issues.
- They will assist in preparing #***# reports for Congress and may also contribute to the Office’s international work.
- Law Clerks are expected to conduct research, writing, and editing tasks related to copyright law and policy.
- Clerks will be assigned to one of several divisions: the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), PIA, the Office of Public Information and Education (PIE), the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), or the Office of Registration Policy and Practice (RPP).
- The program requires a commitment of thirty-five to forty hours per week over the summer or fifteen to twenty hours per week during a fall or spring semester.
Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have graduated from a U.S.-accredited law school.
- A significant interest or background in copyright law is required, demonstrated through relevant coursework or other means.
- Applicants should possess strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, and editing skills.
Job Title: Law Clerk Program
Job Responsibilities:
- Law Clerks will work closely with attorneys in the Office of Policy and International Affairs (PIA) on copyright-related issues.
- They will assist in preparing #***# reports for Congress and may also contribute to the Office’s international work.
- Law Clerks are expected to conduct research, writing, and editing tasks related to copyright law and policy.
- Clerks will be assigned to one of several divisions: the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), PIA, the Office of Public Information and Education (PIE), the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), or the Office of Registration Policy and Practice (RPP).
- The program requires a commitment of thirty-five to forty hours per week over the summer or fifteen to twenty hours per week during a fall or spring semester.
Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have graduated from a U.S.-accredited law school.
- A significant interest or background in copyright law is required, demonstrated through relevant coursework or other means.
- Applicants should possess strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, and editing skills.
Salary Information:
- The Law Clerk Program is unpaid, but law clerks often receive academic credit through their law school.
- In some cases, law clerks may obtain stipend support through public interest grant programs.
Eligibility and Appointment:
- The program seeks highly motivated law students with a demonstrated interest in copyright law.
- Candidates must not hold a conflicting legal or research position simultaneously.
- Law clerks generally serve for ten to thirteen weeks.
Law Clerk Application and Selection Process:
- Applications are accepted at any time; however, it is recommended to apply at least four months in advance.
- Application deadlines: Summer semester by January 31, Fall semester by May 30, Spring semester by September 30.
- Required application materials: Statement of interest, resume, most recent law school transcript, writing sample, and contact information for three references.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Interviews may be conducted in person, by video, or telephone conference.
- The selection process considers academic performance, skills, interview performance, references, and interest in copyright law.
- Successful candidates are notified on a rolling basis, generally at least six weeks before the start date.
