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The Federal Judicial Center (Center) is the federal courts' agency for research and continuing education. Congress established the Center in 1967 as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States. A nine-member board, chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies.
05/27/2025 to 05/26/2026
$19.65 - $22.11 per hour
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Few vacancies in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Temporary - Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.
Part-time - 12-39 hours per week
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One or more vacancies may be filled with this announcement. Applicants must be current law students.
The Research Division undertakes empirical research related to the operation of the federal courts, often at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees, specific courts, or other groups in the federal court system.
The primary duties and responsibilities of the law student research assistant are to provide support to Research Division project teams in the design and conduct of social science and legal research aimed at discovering innovative or improved approaches to the judicial administration in federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts. Specific duties and responsibilities, generally exercised under the guidance of a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate, may include support with:
Key Requirements:
Currently enrolled and seeking a law degree at an accredited educational institution, on a full-time basis.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
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.
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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
The Federal Judicial Center recruits law student research assistants for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Fall Semester dates: September - December. Fall Semester application deadline: July 6
Spring Semester dates: January - April. Spring Semester application deadline: September 28
Summer Semester dates: May - August. Summer Semester application deadline: March 1
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and should include the following materials:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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/837640600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.