Organization: #***#
Job Title: Legal Intern
Experience: First and Second-Year Law Students
Salary: Unpaid with stipend or course credit
Enforcement Divisions:
- Health Care
Overview:
- Designed for law students interested in antitrust enforcement
- Provides meaningful work experience
- Opportunity to work closely with attorneys, economists, and other investigative staff
- Learn fundamentals of antitrust law through substantive assignments
- Comprehensive training program
- Opportunities to develop professional relationships with attorneys and economists
Requirements:
- First and second-year law students
- Submit resume, cover letter, and law school transcript
- Email to bcrecruit@ftc.gov with subject line "Summer Intern Application: [1L/2L]"
- Deadline for 1L candidates: January 19, 2025
Compensation:
- Unpaid internship
- Must receive stipend or course credit
- Contact law school for details and additional information
The #***# offers a legal internship program for first and second-year law students interested in antitrust enforcement. The program provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in the field and work closely with experienced attorneys and economists. The internship is unpaid, but students must receive a stipend or course credit for completing their internship. The FTC is seeking candidates who are U.S. citizens and have a strong interest in antitrust law.
The internship program is designed to give law students a comprehensive understanding of antitrust law through substantive assignments on a variety of issues. Interns will be assigned to the health care enforcement division, where they will have the opportunity to work on investigations and federal court litigations. They will also participate in a comprehensive training program and have the chance to develop professional relationships with attorneys and economists.
To be eligible for the internship, first and second-year law students must submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of their most recent law school transcript to bcrecruit@ftc.gov with the subject line "Summer Intern Application: [1L/2L]." The deadline for 1L candidates is January 19, 2025. While the internship is unpaid, students must receive a stipend or course credit from their respective law schools in order to participate. Interested students should contact their law school for more information on requirements and details.
The FTC is a government agency that works to protect consumers and promote competition in the marketplace. The legal internship program is just one of the many ways the agency fulfills its mission. The FTC also offers a comprehensive training program for interns, as well as opportunities to develop strong professional relationships with attorneys and economists. The agency is committed to providing a valuable and educational experience for law students interested in antitrust enforcement.
In order to be eligible for employment with the FTC, candidates must be U.S. citizens. Interested students can contact Kimberly Burris, Deputy Assistant Director, at kburris@ftc.gov for more information on the internship program. The FTC is dedicated to providing students with a valuable and educational experience that will help them develop the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in antitrust law.
