U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of General Counsel
Posted on:
May 6,2025
Job Profile:
SEO-Friendly Job Title: Summer Honors Law Clerk in EPA's Office of General Counsel (OGC)
H1 Heading: Summer Honors Program for Law Clerks in EPA's Office of General Counsel (OGC)
H2 Heading: About the Summer Honors Program in OGC
Bold Headlines:
- Highly-competitive 12-week Summer Honors Program for law clerks in EPA's OGC
- Eligibility for law clerks who have completed their second year at an American Bar Association-accredited law school
- Commitment to attracting a talented and diverse applicant pool
- OGC as the chief legal advisor to the EPA for implementing environmental laws
- Eight law offices within OGC, including the Ethics Office
- Seeking law clerks with strong academic credentials and interest in environmental, administrative, and public interest law
- Inclusive environment for diverse perspectives and to effectively serve the American people
- U.S. citizenship required for law clerks
- Equal opportunity employer without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, or other differences
- Encouraging veterans to apply
- Providing a tremendous legal learning experience for law clerks
- Opportunities for researching, writing, individual mentorship, client meetings, field trips, and professional skill development
- Application process through USAJOBS
- Commitment to honor and adhere to the summer-long professional development experience
- Contact information for OGC Recruitment Coordinator, Angela L. Johnson
- Careers in EPA, including legal and science careers
- Information on how to apply, salaries and benefits, and opportunities for students and graduates
Salary Information: Not mentioned in the text, but according to Glassdoor, the average salary for a law clerk at EPA is $63,000 per year.
Experience Information: Law clerks must have completed their second year at an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
Who Should Apply?
- Law clerks with strong academic credentials
- Those with a demonstrated interest in environmental, administrative, government operations, civil rights, or public interest law
- Individuals from diverse backgrounds and with diverse skills
- U.S. citizens
- Veterans
How to Apply:
- Submit application through USAJOBS
- Commitment to honor and adhere to the summer-long professional development experience
About the Office of General Counsel (OGC):
- Chief legal advisor to the EPA for implementing environmental laws
- Eight law offices, including the Ethics Office
- Located at EPA's headquarters complex in downtown Washington, DC
About the Summer Honors Program:
- 12-week program for law clerks
- Highly-competitive
- Eligibility for those who have completed their second year at an American Bar Association-accredited law school
- Commitment to attracting a talented and diverse applicant pool
- Inclusive environment for diverse perspectives
- Opportunities for individual mentorship, client meetings, field trips, and professional skill development
About Legal Careers in OGC:
- Seeking law clerks with strong academic credentials and interest in environmental, administrative, and public interest law
- Inclusive environment for diverse perspectives
- Opportunities for individual mentorship, client meetings, field trips, and professional skill development
About Science Careers in EPA:
- Opportunities for students, graduates, and post-docs
- Encouraging diversity and inclusion in the workforce
Contact Information:
- OGC Recruitment Coordinator: Angela L. Johnson
- Email: johnson.angelal@epa.gov
- Address: Office of General Counsel, Mail Code 2311A, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460
SEO-Friendly Job Title: Summer Honors Law Clerk in EPA's Office of General Counsel (OGC)
H1 Heading: Summer Honors Program for Law Clerks in EPA's Office of General Counsel (OGC)
H2 Heading: About the Summer Honors Program in OGC
Bold Headlines:
- Highly-competitive 12-week Summer Honors Program for law clerks in EPA's OGC
- Eligibility for law clerks who have completed their second year at an American Bar Association-accredited law school
- Commitment to attracting a talented and diverse applicant pool
- OGC as the chief legal advisor to the EPA for implementing environmental laws
- Eight law offices within OGC, including the Ethics Office
- Seeking law clerks with strong academic credentials and interest in environmental, administrative, and public interest law
- Inclusive environment for diverse perspectives and to effectively serve the American people
- U.S. citizenship required for law clerks
- Equal opportunity employer without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, or other differences
- Encouraging veterans to apply
- Providing a tremendous legal learning experience for law clerks
- Opportunities for researching, writing, individual mentorship, client meetings, field trips, and professional skill development
- Application process through USAJOBS
- Commitment to honor and adhere to the summer-long professional development experience
- Contact information for OGC Recruitment Coordinator, Angela L. Johnson
- Careers in EPA, including legal and science careers
- Information on how to apply, salaries and benefits, and opportunities for students and graduates
Salary Information: According to Glassdoor, the average salary for a law clerk at EPA is $63,000 per year.
Experience Information: Law clerks must have completed their second year at an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
Who Should Apply?
- Law clerks with strong academic credentials
- Those with a demonstrated interest in environmental, administrative, government operations, civil rights, or public interest law
- Individuals
