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.
Summary
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.
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.
Education
EDUCATION:
Full- or part-time law students who have completed at least one full semester of legal study by the application deadline.
Additional information
Suitability: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a suitability review and adjudication that includes a fingerprint check, credit check, drug test and a review of the summer candidates' pre-employment 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: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/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.
Locations: 16 positions will be located in Washington, DC. The Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the Chief Immigration Judge will hire for 11 Immigration Courts in locations nationwide. See https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/slip-participating-components.
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.
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 academic achievement, law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience, and summer or part-time legal employment. The Department also considers specialized academic studies (including undergraduate and post-graduate degrees), work experience, and extracurricular activities that directly relate to the work of the Department. In addition, each hiring office considers the applicants 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 https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/application-tips-and-checklist.
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.
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.
Applications for this program are only accepted through an online applicant assessment system specifically configured for the Department of Justice by Avue Digital Services (AVUE). Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you must access this online system to apply: https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/casting/aiportal/control/mainmenu?agency=dojoarm.
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.
Applications for this program are only accepted through an online applicant assessment system specifically configured for the Department of Justice by Avue Digital Services (AVUE). Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you must access this online system to apply: https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/casting/aiportal/control/mainmenu?agency=dojoarm.
