Summer Law Intern-Pathways/Law Clerk Job in Location Negotiable After Selection

Vacancy No. JMD-OARM-26-13050810-DE Department Offices, Boards and Divisions
Salary $34,799.00 to $63,795.00 Grade 5 to 11
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/28/2026 Close Date 9/8/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
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Location Negotiable After Selection


Summer Law Intern-Pathways/Law Clerk

Department of Justice
Offices, Boards and Divisions

Summary

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the link below:

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page

Duties

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.

Duties vary according to the mission of the hiring office. For more information, visit:
Legal Careers | Summer Law Intern Program

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • Qualifying Non-Citizen (see Additional Information)

Qualifications

The Summer Law Intern Program has specific eligibility requirements. For details, visit

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.

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 | Summer Law Intern Program Eligibility

Education

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

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

Additional information

Fitness/Suitability: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a fitness/suitability review and adjudication that includes a fingerprint check, credit check, drug test and a review of the summer candidates' preemployment 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: USAJOBS Help Center - Employment of 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.

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 & Benefits

Geographic Locations: For more information about specific geographic locations, please see
Legal Careers | Summer Law Intern Program Participating Components (Summer 2027).

Locations available are:

Washington, DC
44 vacancies

Atlanta, GA
1 vacancy

Falls Church, VA
4 vacancies

Grand Prairie, TX
1 vacancy

Kansas City, KS
1 vacancy

Miami, FL
5 vacancies

Providence, RI
5 vacancies

San Diego, CA
2 vacancies

Stockton, CA
1 vacancy

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.

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.

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.

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 work experience, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and specialized academic studies, including undergraduate and post-graduate degrees. In addition, each hiring office considers the applicants skills and 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 Legal Careers | Honors Program & Summer Law Intern Program Application Tips and Checklist.

Required Documents

A law school transcript is required. Documents supporting veterans' preference eligibility are required.
See - Legal Careers | Honors Program & Summer Law Intern Program Application Tips and 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, the Central OARM Recruitment Application (CORA), that has been specifically configured for the Department of Justice by the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you must use CORA to apply to the SLIP at

Agency contact information

OARM Office
Email
AskOARM@usdoj.gov
Address
Justice Management Division, Office of Adjudication, Recruitment, and Management
450 5th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20530
US

Next steps

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the link below:

This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Legal Careers| Department of Justice (www.justice.gov/legal-careers)

Offices, Boards and Divisions

Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? Join the U.S. Department of Justice!

The Department of Justice (DOJ) leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. As a Justice employee you'll be a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission. Read more about the exciting opportunities available.

Mission:

DOJ is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.

Core Values:

  1. Independence and Impartiality. DOJ works each day to earn the public's trust by following the facts and the law wherever they may lead, without prejudice or improper influence.
  2. Honesty and Integrity. DOJ's employees adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior, mindful that, as public servants, we must work to earn the trust of, and inspire confidence in, the public we serve.
  3. Respect. DOJ's employees value differences in people and in ideas and treat everyone with fairness, dignity, and compassion.
  4. Excellence.DOJ works every day to provide the highest levels of service to the American people and to be a responsible steward of the taxpayers' dollars.

Agency contact information

OARM Office
Email
AskOARM@usdoj.gov
Address
Justice Management Division, Office of Adjudication, Recruitment, and Management
450 5th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20530
US

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