Salary: Unpaid, stipend or course credit available
Organization: Federal Trade Commission
Department: Bureau of Competition
H1: Legal Internship Program at the FTC
H2: Join the Bureau of Competition as a Legal Intern
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is offering a unique opportunity for law students interested in antitrust enforcement through their legal internship program. This program provides students with hands-on experience working alongside attorneys, economists, and other investigative staff on important investigations and federal court litigations.
The FTC's Bureau of Competition is responsible for enforcing antitrust laws, which help promote a competitive marketplace and protect consumers from anti-competitive practices. As a legal intern in this division, you will have the chance to work on a variety of issues related to antitrust law and gain valuable insight into the inner workings of the agency.
Additionally, the Bureau of Competition offers a comprehensive training program and the chance to build professional relationships with experienced attorneys and economists. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in antitrust law or government work.
The legal internship program is open to first and second-year law students, who are required to submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to bcrecruit@ftc.gov. Please indicate your interest in the summer program and specify whether you are a 1L or 2L in the subject line.
Applications for summer 2025 will be accepted between December 09, 2024, and January 19, 2025.
While the internship is unpaid, students are eligible to receive a stipend or course credit for their work. It is important to note that interested students must meet their respective law school's requirements and guidelines for receiving credit. For more information, please contact your law school or email Kimberly Burris, Deputy Assistant Director at kburris@ftc.gov.
This opportunity is only available to U.S. citizens.
Summary:
- The FTC is offering a legal internship program for first and second-year law students interested in antitrust enforcement.
- Interns will work closely with attorneys, economists, and other investigative staff on important investigations and federal court litigations.
- The Bureau of Competition also provides a comprehensive training program and opportunities to build professional relationships.
- Interested students must submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to bcrecruit@ftc.gov.
- Applications for summer 2025 will be accepted between December 09, 2024, and January 19, 2025.
- The internship is unpaid, but students can receive a stipend or course credit.
- This opportunity is only available to U.S. citizens.
