The Office of Legal Services (OLS) at the Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (DOL-OIG) offers 6 to 10- weeks summer semester 2025 Law Student opportunity for law students interested in gaining practical legal experience in the public sector. This is a great opportunity for work experience as well as credit for school. Provides assistance in the areas of legal research and writing, review policies, regulations, statutes, and contracts, and assist with ongoing litigation matters.
Summary
The Office of Legal Services (OLS) at the Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (DOL-OIG) offers 6 to 10- weeks summer semester 2025 Law Student opportunity for law students interested in gaining practical legal experience in the public sector. This is a great opportunity for work experience as well as credit for school. Provides assistance in the areas of legal research and writing, review policies, regulations, statutes, and contracts, and assist with ongoing litigation matters.
Open to students who are currently enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school, on a full- or half-time basis (as defined by the academic institution in which the student is enrolled).
As an unpaid summer 2025 intern, you will be asked to assist other attorneys in the office with legal research and writing; reviewing policies, regulations, statutes, and contracts; assisting with litigation matters; reviewing audit or investigative reports; reviewing subpoenas; assisting with other legal assignments as necessary. Student Volunteers will choose the volunteer service position they are interested in. The different volunteer service positions available are: Legal position, Field Examiner position, and Administrative Professional position. To learn more about the different volunteer service positions, please click on the position links.
Must meet any applicable Federal, State, or local laws governing the employment of minors, if he/she is a minor. The minimum age requirement for employment in the Federal service is 16 years of age.
Appointees must sign a DOL Student Volunteer Agreement form, DL1-6082.
Must meet the definition of “student,” as set forth in 5 CFR 308.101, i.e. must be currently enrolled not less than half time in an accredited educational institution (HS, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, or college.)
Must maintain status as a current student during your volunteer service.
Must be able to obtain a favorable background investigation.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must be currently enrolled at an accredited law school.
Must be eligible to be employed in the Unites States under the immigration laws and regulations.
Qualifications
All eligibility requirements must be met at the time of application. To be a Student Volunteer, you must meet the below eligibility requirements:1. Be at least 16 years old; and 2. Be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited academic institution on an at least part-time basis.
*A transcript showing proof of current enrollment is required to be submitted with your application package. Prior to onboarding, proof of enrollment for the semester of your volunteer service is required to verify your eligibility status as a student. *The Ideal Candidate for the Student Volunteer Legal position will have education of and/or experience with labor law/employment law. The candidate possesses strong research and writing skills to be able to conduct legal research and prepare reports of their findings. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both effectively orally and in writing. Experience with office automation systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.
This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized.
No Relocation or Permanent Change of Station Incentives will be offered.
No Recruitment Incentives will be offered.
This position is outside the bargaining unit.
This position is telework eligible based on managements' determination.
Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
Education
Student Volunteer Program Education Requirement:
Must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree in law, diploma, or certificate at an accredited college; professional, technical, vocational, or trade school; advanced degree program; or other qualifying academic institution on a full-time or part-time basis. 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; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website - click here. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website - click here. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
Additional information
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.
The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.
As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Telework Positions: This position is physically located in Washington, D. C. Incumbents are eligible to telework, subject to supervisor approval, but must also report to the physical office a prescribed number of days each pay period. Click here for Telework Position Information
Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.
The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to the appointment. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.
"Note: Veteran's Preference does not apply. "This is a volunteer position and does not qualify for 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.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. How You Will Be Evaluated; Must have strong legal research and writing skills (as demonstrated by grades and writing sample). Must have excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Must have a professional and positive attitude. Must have availability for 6 to 10 weeks between May to August 2025. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, your application package will be reviewed for the required eligibilities and requested documentation. If after reviewing your application package, a determination is made that your application package is incomplete, or that you do not meet the eligibility requirements, you will lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
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.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password- protected documents. The following documents are required from ALL applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):
Cover Letter
Resume - Must at least include name, contact information, school's name and anticipated graduation date, and employment information.
Transcript - Must show the school's name, student's name, semester(s) and year(s). Must also show proof of current enrollment (part-time or full-time)
Writing Sample - Must be a maximum of 10 pages.
For applicants applying for Legal positions only. Failure to submit any of the required documents with your application will result in your removal from consideration for thisposition. Please review your applicationprior tofinal submission and ensure that you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploadingdocuments to USAJOBS doesNOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with yourapplicationprior to final submission. Failure to submit any of the required documents with your application will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your applicationprior to final submission and ensure that you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploadingdocuments to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with yourapplication to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your applicationprior to finalsubmission.
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.
Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
Important - Save your information before the 30-minute system timeout! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. For each employment period, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS). Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button.
STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy. Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.
STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step, verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, thenUpdate Application. STEP 5 - Edit Application by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy then Update Application. If the vacancy closes on the date the application limit is reached, applicants will no longer be able to edit their applications.
Office of Inspector General
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20210
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days of the issuance date of the certificate.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
USAJOBS will no longer send status alert email notifications. You can check your application status in the Talent Acquisition System (TAS) by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency. If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agency point of contact on the job announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password- protected documents. The following documents are required from ALL applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):
Cover Letter
Resume - Must at least include name, contact information, school's name and anticipated graduation date, and employment information.
Transcript - Must show the school's name, student's name, semester(s) and year(s). Must also show proof of current enrollment (part-time or full-time)
Writing Sample - Must be a maximum of 10 pages.
For applicants applying for Legal positions only. Failure to submit any of the required documents with your application will result in your removal from consideration for thisposition. Please review your applicationprior tofinal submission and ensure that you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploadingdocuments to USAJOBS doesNOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with yourapplicationprior to final submission. Failure to submit any of the required documents with your application will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your applicationprior to final submission and ensure that you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploadingdocuments to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with yourapplication to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your applicationprior to finalsubmission.
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.
Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
Important - Save your information before the 30-minute system timeout! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. For each employment period, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS). Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button.
STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy. Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.
STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step, verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, thenUpdate Application. STEP 5 - Edit Application by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy then Update Application. If the vacancy closes on the date the application limit is reached, applicants will no longer be able to edit their applications.
Office of Inspector General
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20210
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days of the issuance date of the certificate.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
USAJOBS will no longer send status alert email notifications. You can check your application status in the Talent Acquisition System (TAS) by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency. If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agency point of contact on the job announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
