1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Transcripts (official or unofficial)
4. Writing sample (no more than 10 pages, preferably on a legal topic)
5. List of three references
Please send all application materials in one PDF file to lawclerk@osc.gov. Please use "Summer Law Clerk Application" as the subject line of your email.
**Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of applications. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly.**
Salary Information:
- Paid position
- Hourly rate based on experience and education level
- Full-time (35 hours/week)
- No benefits provided
Job Title: Law Clerk, Summer
Experience:
- Law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school
- Interest in administrative law or government oversight and accountability
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Familiarity with legal research databases and tools
- Prior experience in a legal setting preferred
Organization: #***# (Office of Special Counsel)
Department: Case Review Division (CRD)
Location: Remote
Term: Summer
Min Hours: 35
Applications Accepted: Deadline: February 17
Program Begins/Ends: May-August
Law Clerk Opportunities at #***#:
- Participate in an immersive 10-week program
- Gain valuable professional and networking opportunities
- Learn about other small agencies
- Attend Merit System Protection Board (MSBP) hearings
- Gain insight into the roles of attorneys in the public sector
- Challenging remote and in-person training opportunities
- Volunteer internships may qualify for course credit or work-study programs
- Rolling application process
- Paid position with hourly rate based on experience and education level
- Full-time (35 hours/week)
- No benefits provided
#***#'s Law Clerk Program:
- Provides year-round training opportunities for motivated law students
- Suitable for those interested in administrative law or government oversight and accountability
- Involves assisting in the screening of new allegations
- Implements the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Privacy, FOIA, and Records Management programs
- Provides legal or policy advice to agency officials
- Offers insight into the public sector for attorneys
- Valuable experience for those pursuing a career in administrative law or government oversight and accountability
How to Apply:
- Submit cover letter, resume, transcripts, writing sample, and list of references in one PDF file to lawclerk@osc.gov
- Use "Summer Law Clerk Application" as the subject line
- Rolling application process
- Unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status
- Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview
#***#'s Case Review Division (CRD):
- Responsible for reviewing all disclosure and PPP complaints filed with #***#
- Performs Office of the Clerk functions for #***#
- Implements CUI, Privacy, FOIA, and Records Management programs
- Provides legal and policy advice to agency officials
- Offers valuable experience for law students interested in administrative law or government oversight and accountability
Requirements for Law Clerk Position:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law school
- Strong interest in administrative law or government oversight and accountability
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- Familiarity with legal research databases and tools
- Prior legal experience preferred
Timeline and Term:
- Summer term
- Minimum of 35 hours per week
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis
- Deadline: February 17
- Program begins and ends in May-August
Join #***#'s Summer Law Clerk Program:
- Gain valuable experience in administrative law and government oversight
- Network with professionals in the public sector
- Participate in challenging training opportunities
- Contribute to the important work of #***#'s Case Review Division
- Enhance your legal skills and knowledge
- Apply now for this paid position with flexible hours and no benefits provided.
