Job opening: Student Legal Volunteer
Published at: Jun 10 2024
Employment Type: Part-time
Are you looking for a meaningful internship that will give you a competitive edge, marketable experience, and knowledge of the Federal Government while making a difference in people's lives? Check out this opportunity from the Office of the Inspector General to learn more about the office and the Federal Maritime Commission. We are seeking motivated law students who love challenge, can bring fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions to the office and agency!
Duties
The Office of Inspector General internship is designed to provide law students with experience in a variety of real world Federal legal experience.
Interns can expect to assist the Office of Inspector General with providing written and oral counsel, legal reviews, opinions, or decisions in the application of policies, regulations, and Federal laws for the programs and policies of FMC. Other assignments include legal analysis and research, conducting/participating in meetings, conferences, and consultations as necessary, preparing memoranda and opinions, and serving as an OIG liaison with the FMC and other government agencies.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
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.
You must be a United States Citizen and at least 18 years old; AND
Enrolled as a student on at least a half-time basis and as defined by your educational institution and be in good academic standing as defined by your educational institution; AND
Submit proof of student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the student volunteer opportunity. Students must maintain student eligibility and enrollment throughout the duration of the student volunteer opportunity and must be actively enrolled at an accredited institution.
Students who have graduated or will graduate prior to the completion of the Student Volunteer Program commitment are ineligible to participate without proof of future enrollment at an accredited educational institution.
Specific work schedules vary and will be set upon selection.
Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants should report only attendance and/or degrees from accredited institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
Education
Please refer to the qualifications section.
Contacts
- Address Office of the Inspector General
800 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite 1054
Washington, DC 20573
US
- Name: Vicky Schenck
- Phone: (202) 523-0213
- Email: [email protected]
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