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The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Office of Legal and Legislative Affairs (OLLA) is seeking law students (rising 2Ls and 3Ls) for the OIG Student Internship Program. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Position: Law students currently enrolled and in good standing as a J.D. or LL.M candidate in an ABA accredited law school.
Date of Internship: Summer 2023
12/06/2022 to 03/14/2023
$0 - $0 without compensation
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23-DMB-001-Legal Intern
692984700
Law students will get a unique opportunity to obtain valuable and professional Federal workforce experience with supporting attorneys on actual legal and policy matters. Interns will work closely with OLLA attorneys on handling a wide array of legal issues involving the Freedom of Information Act, the False Claims Act, whistleblower protection laws, federal employment laws, and other IG Act authorities. Duties will also consist of, but are not limited to, assisting attorneys with preparing memoranda of law, legal opinions, briefs, and preparing responses to correspondence. Interns may also gain experience on legislative and external affairs initiatives that impact the broader OIG community.
Currently enrolled and in good standing as a J.D. or LL.M candidate in an ABA accredited law school.
AND
Completed at least one (1) year of law school by requested start date
All student volunteer positions in OIG / OLLA are unpaid and no benefits are available. Students seeking course credit for externship positions are responsible for coordinating in advance with their education institution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
OIG OLLA staff will evaluate your application on the basis of your academic record; research, writing, and analytical skills; ability to work independently; and experience/interest.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
(1) a cover letter providing information about the academic credit program in which you are participating; dates/hours available; and why you want to work at OPM OIG;
(2) resume;
(3) transcript of your courses and grades (unofficial copy is acceptable);
(4) contact information for two references;
(5) a 2-10 page writing sample; and
(6) supporting information about your academic credit program, including any forms that OIG OLLA would need to complete.
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.
Applicants must submit all required documents (see above) (NOTE- PDF format is preferred) via email to OLLAIntern@OPM.gov.
The subject line MUST use the following format: last name, first name - Summer 2023 OLLA Legal Intern.
An alternative method to transmit documents is via fax# 202-606-2153. The fax cover page must include the first and last name of the applicant with the attention line: Summer 2023 OLLA Legal Intern.
Application Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications for Summer 2023 will be considered on a rolling basis for all internship opportunities
If additional information is needed you will be contacted. Additionally, if OIG would like to schedule an interview, you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/692984700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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OLLA supports the OIG's role in combating waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government and interact with Congress on behalf of the OIG. We advise the Inspector General on a variety personnel, administrative, and policy issues. We also provide legal guidance and support to the other OIG components on criminal procedure, audit guidelines, procurement, and other programs administered by OPM. We work with OPM's Office of General Counsel on various matters and coordinate with the Department of Justice on both criminal and civil matters.