Interested students should submit a resume and cover letter to OSC's Human Resources Office at OSCJobs@osc.gov.
Please include "OSC Summer Law Clerk Application" in the subject line of your email.
All applications must be received by the application deadline of February 17.
**Please note that OSC does not provide compensation for summer law clerks. However, students may be eligible for course credit or law school work-study programs.
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Job Title: Law Clerk, Summer
Experience: Law school students
Salary: Unpaid (may be eligible for course credit or work-study programs)
OSC is currently accepting applications for their Summer Law Clerk Program, which provides law school students with a unique opportunity to gain experience in administrative law and government oversight and accountability. The program runs for 10 weeks during the summer and offers a variety of training and networking opportunities. Here is a summary of the program and how to apply:
- The program is open to law school students who are looking to pursue a career in administrative law or government oversight and accountability.
- The term of the program is for the summer, with a minimum of 35 hours per week.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a deadline of February 17.
- The program begins in May and ends in August.
- Law clerks may be placed in one of OSC's Program Offices, including the Immediate Office of the Special Counsel (IOSC), which is responsible for policy-making and overall management of OSC.
- Duties may include assisting with research projects, drafting memos, and reporting on important Congressional hearings.
- The program offers remote and in-person training opportunities.
- Interested students can contact their law schools for specific requirements, as some volunteer internships may qualify for course credit or as part of a law school's work-study program.
- To apply, students should submit a resume and cover letter to OSC's Human Resources Office at OSCJobs@osc.gov with "OSC Summer Law Clerk Application" in the subject line.
- While the program does not provide compensation, students may be eligible for course credit or work-study programs.
The OSC Law Clerk Program offers a unique opportunity for law school students to gain valuable experience in administrative law and government oversight and accountability. With a variety of training and networking opportunities, this program is a great way for students to gain insight into the roles that attorneys play in the public sector. Interested students should apply before the February 17 deadline for a chance to participate in this immersive 10-week program.
