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
Summary
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.
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.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
You must submit a law school transcript.
You must be enrolled in good standing as a J.D. or LL.M candidate an ABA accredited ABA law school.
Qualifications
To meet the Student Volunteer requirements, you must be a student accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, degree) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled).
All Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: Accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by OPM accordingly.
Applicants must be students currently enrolled in a degree seeking program. Applicants must also meet the education requirement listed below.
Education
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
Additional information
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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
