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Job Title:

Law Clerk, Summer

Location: Washington, DC
Firm: U.S. Office of Special Counsel
Posted on: May 1,2025
Job Profile: Interested students should submit the following materials to the email address provided:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter (indicating the office(s) for which you would like to be considered)
3. Writing sample (no more than 10 pages)
4. Unofficial law school transcript (may be submitted at a later date)

**Please note that #***# does not provide housing or transportation reimbursement for Summer Law Clerks.

SALARY INFORMATION:

The #***# Law Clerk Program is a volunteer program. However, students may be eligible for course credit or work-study credit through their law schools.

JOB TITLE:

Law Clerk

EXPERIENCE INFORMATION:

This opportunity is open to motivated law students seeking to pursue a career in administrative law or government oversight and accountability. Some volunteer internships qualify either for course credit or as part of a law school's work-study program. Interested students can contact their law schools for specific requirements.

H1: Law Clerk Opportunities at #***#: Summer Program

H2: Gain Valuable Experience and Professional Networking Opportunities

- 10-week immersive program for motivated law students
- Exposure to multiple Program Offices at #***#
- Attend Merit System Protection Board hearings
- Insight into the roles of attorneys in the public sector
- Rolling application process for consideration

#***# (Organization) is currently seeking motivated law students for their Summer Law Clerk Program. The selected candidates will have the opportunity to work with one of the following Program Offices based on their skills, experience, and interest:

- Investigation and Prosecution Division (IPD): responsible for investigating allegations of PPPs in the Federal workforce
- Office of Special Counsel (#***#): responsible for protecting federal employees from prohibited personnel practices
- Disclosure Unit (DU): responsible for receiving and investigating disclosures of information from federal employees regarding wrongdoing in their agencies

The Law Clerk will be responsible for conducting initial reviews of complaints, drafting letters and memoranda, assisting attorneys in investigations and litigation, and conducting legal research. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for law students interested in administrative law or government oversight and accountability.

The Summer Law Clerk Program is a 10-week immersive program that offers professional and networking opportunities. Students will have the chance to learn about other small agencies, attend Merit System Protection Board hearings, and gain insight into the roles of attorneys in the public sector.

To apply, interested students should submit a resume, cover letter indicating their preferred Program Office, a writing sample, and an unofficial law school transcript. The application deadline is February 17, but late submissions may still be considered.

This is a volunteer program, but students may be eligible for course credit or work-study credit through their law schools. #***# does not provide housing or transportation reimbursement for Summer Law Clerks.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable experience and professional connections with #***#'s Summer Law Clerk Program. Apply now!
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