This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/628656500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The USAID Internship Program (Summer 2022) is designed to provide Interns with substantive work assignments, which expose them to the benefits of a Federal career. This position is in the Office of General Counsel. The program provides valuable opportunities for law students to gain hands-on experience in international development and to form professional relationships with USAID attorneys.
12/28/2021 to 01/28/2022
$49,157 - $78,167 per year
GS 7 - 9
5 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Temporary - 10 to 16 Weeks
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
22-HRC0222856-P
628656500
All U.S. citizens who are enrolled in an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school on a full or half-time basis and in good standing.
As a Law Intern you will assist GC in providing USAID leadership and USAID Bureaus, Independent Offices, and Missions with sound and timely legal research on all aspects of the Agency's mission, and promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of USAID's foreign assistance programs and operations, while ensuring compliance with statutes, regulations, and policies and upholding principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.
Law Interns will typically be assigned to at least two of the following GC Divisions: Acquisition and Assistance; Africa;-Asia/Europe & Eurasia; Development, Democracy, and Innovation; Ethics and Administration (including employment and labor, privacy and cybersecurity); Global Health; Latin America and the Caribbean/Middle East; Legislation and Policy; Litigation and Enforcement, and; Relief, Response and Resilience. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their cover letter which of the GC divisions listed above they are interested in.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following candidate eligibility requirements:
GRADE - LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Legal Interns will be assigned a grade level based on their satisfaction of the corresponding eligibility criteria when they begin the internship:
GS-07: A rising second-year law student with the satisfactory completion of one year of law school.
GS-09: A rising third-year law student with the satisfactory completion of two years of law school.
Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Please be advised that an official transcript will be required if you are selected for the position. Please include a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) that demonstrates that you meet the education requirement listed above before the announcement's closing date. If you do not include this information before the closing date of the announcement, your application will be marked as incomplete unless your SF-50 shows that you were/are already in a Pathways Internship job series.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
There are limited circumstances in which an exception to the federal workforce vaccination requirement may be obtained. If you are not able to get vaccinated due to a medical condition, you should contact ReasonableAccommodations@usaid.gov to request an exception from this requirement. If you are not able to get vaccinated because you have a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, you should contact OCRD's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Division at OCRD-Diversity-Inclusion@usaid.gov to request a religious exception.
Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 30 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be reviewed to ensure basic eligibility under this program. Applications of eligible students will be forwarded to hiring managers for consideration. Veterans' preference applies to selection for positions in the Pathways Programs. Selections must be made in accordance with the requirements of 5 CFR part 302, veterans' preference laws, and OPM guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
You must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below to apply for this position. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11324310
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement's closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you must create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
The system will take you to the online application you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and apply.
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You will receive a notification if you are referred to a hiring manager for further consideration. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond individually to application status inquiries. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS' "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status."
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/628656500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of the General Counsel (GC) Law Internship Program provides promising law students the opportunity to gain practical work experience through legal research, legal writing, briefing legal issues, and policy writing and review in support of GC's ten divisions. GC provides legal advice, counsel, and services to the Agency and ensures that USAID programs are administered in accordance with legal requirements. Through their support to GC, Law Interns are exposed to legislative, regulatory, and policy issues associated with U.S. foreign assistance programs, including the provision of international development and humanitarian assistance. Interns may be exposed to a wide range of legal issues, including matters related to appropriations, employment, government ethics, cybersecurity, procurement, grants, and privacy. Interns are appointed full time (40 hours per week)for a 10-16-week period, providing law students with the opportunity to earn credit during the experience.