Summer Law Intern-Pathways/Law Clerk Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. Summer Law Intern/Law Clerk Department Offices, Boards and Divisions
Salary $34,454.00 to $63,163.00 Grade 05 to 11
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/22/2025 Close Date 9/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The Department of Justice leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. The Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) is the Department of Justice's competitive recruitment program for compensated summer internships. As a Summer Law Intern, you'll be a member of a team where you can develop your legal skills and contribute your talents to our important mission.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

All groups of qualified individuals

Duties

Duties vary according to the mission of the hiring office. For more information, visit https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/slip-participating-components.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
  • Qualifying Non-Citizen (see Additional Information)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of at least one semester of law school is required.

Qualifications

The Summer Law Intern Program has specific eligibility requirements. For details, visit https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/summer-law-intern-program-eligibility.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Open to full- or part-time law students who have completed at least one full semester of legal study by the application deadline and graduating law students who are entering a full-time judicial clerkship, graduate law program, or qualifying legal fellowship. For details, see go to https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/summer-law-intern-program-eligibility.

Education

EDUCATION:

Full- or part-time law students who have completed at least one full semester of legal study by the application deadline.

Additional information

Suitability: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a suitability review and adjudication that includes a fingerprint check, credit check, drug test and a review of the summer candidates' pre-employment forms. Some components require a National Agency Check with Inquiries through the Office of Personnel Management.

Citizenship: U.S. citizens and qualifying non-U.S. citizens who meet immigration and appropriations law criteria may apply. See: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/non-citizens. The appointment of non-U.S. citizens is subject to strict security requirements and is extremely rare. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Some positions are open only to U.S. citizens.

Locations: 16 positions will be located in Washington, DC. The Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the Chief Immigration Judge will hire for 11 Immigration Courts in locations nationwide. See https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/slip-participating-components.

Salary: Federal salaries vary by geographic location. Employees assigned to high cost-of-living areas receive a percentage of their base pay as locality pay. See Legal Careers | Salary, Promotion & Benefits (justice.gov) .

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Compensated interns receive paid federal holidays occurring during their appointment. For additional information, see https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/salary-promotion-benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Each participating hiring office independently selects interview candidates based on many elements of a candidate's background including academic achievement, law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience, and summer or part-time legal employment. The Department also considers specialized academic studies (including undergraduate and post-graduate degrees), work experience, and extracurricular activities that directly relate to the work of the Department. In addition, each hiring office considers the applicants qualifications as they relate to its specific mission or legal practice areas. A law school transcript is required. Documents supporting veterans' preference eligibility are required. See https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/application-tips-and-checklist.

Required Documents

A law school transcript is required. Documents supporting veterans' preference eligibility are required. See https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/application-checklist.

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

Applications for this program are only accepted through an online applicant assessment system specifically configured for the Department of Justice by Avue Digital Services (AVUE). Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you must access this online system to apply: https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/casting/aiportal/control/mainmenu?agency=dojoarm.

Agency contact information

Office of Attorney Recruitment & Management
Address
Attorney Recruitment & Management
450 5th Street N.W. Suite 10200
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20530
US

Next steps

The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management will contact applicants selected for interview(s) by email. For additional information, see https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/general-information-and-conditions-employment-hiring-process-policies-requirements#selection .


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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