Law Student Intern Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. DEST-12669448-25-CEB Department Judicial Branch - Agency Wide
Salary $19.65 to $22.11 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 1/21/2025 Close Date 3/1/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

IO seeks a law student intern to work 20 - 39 hours this summer. This position can be based at the Center's Washington, DC offices or virtual. The internship is for 10 weeks, commencing in late May or early June.

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This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Only current law students may apply to this posting.

Duties

The law student intern will be responsible for assisting with international programs and developing content for Judiciaries Worldwide. Tasks will include:

  • Research and writing
  • Formatting citations
  • Assisting with visiting delegations
  • Working on PPT presentations
  • Supporting efforts to expand the scope and reach of Judiciaries Worldwide
The law student intern will be invited to observe FJC events to learn about the Center's domestic research and education portfolio.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

The Federal Judicial Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and an inclusive work culture. It strives to maintain a professional and collegial workplace in which everyone is valued and treated fairly and respectfully.

Qualifications

IO is accepting applications from rising second or third year law students.

Candidates should possess:
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat; Adobe Creative Cloud; Lexis or Westlaw
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently
  • Willingness to carry out administrative work, as needed
The following is helpful, but not required:
  • Proficiency in a foreign language
  • Facility with photoshop and graphics

Education

IO is accepting applications from rising second or third year law students.

Additional information

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

  • Law Students (first year completed): $19.65 per hour
  • Law Students (second year completed): $22.11 per hour
Benefits are not applicable for this position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.

Required Documents

Please see the "How to Apply" section.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

APPLICATION CHECKLIST & PROCEDURES:

  • Brief Cover Letter (specifying preference for virtual or DC-based, number of hours per week, and start date)
  • Resume
  • Transcript
  • Two references
  • One-page writing sample, may be an excerpt
Please send questions and application (with subject line: IO Internship) to: krstormer@fjc.gov

Agency contact information

Kyle Stormer
Address
Federal Judicial Center
Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
One Columbus Circle, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002-8003
US
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Next steps

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