Do you want to perform volunteer legal operations work in a challenging yet professional environment? Begin by investing in your career and future at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ! The SEC is actively recruiting for the Spring 2025 SEC Scholars Legal Program. The program targets currently enrolled JD and LL.M. students to participate in at least a ten-week program. The program will tentatively begin on the following dates: 1/13/2025-3/21/2025 1/27/2025-4/4/2025

Duties

Law students will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commission's work. Intern assignments range from supporting litigation to assisting with drafting new regulations to helping with reviews, exams, or public outreach. For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific division/offices within headquarters, please read the SEC's website. The SEC Scholars Legal Program will be full-time or part-time during the Spring. Work schedule will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectees academic course load schedule and division/office needs. You will have the opportunity to discuss schedule, hours, etc. upon selection and acceptance into the program. Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week. The following divisions and offices within our Headquarters offices are seeking JD/LL.M. students to volunteer with us during the Spring 2025 program. You will be asked to rank your top three choices of office. You will be given priority consideration of these offices but may be contacted by any of them. SEC.gov | SEC Divisions Homepages Office of Commissioner Crenshaw Office of Commissioner Lizarraga Office of Commissioner Peirce Office of Commissioner Uyeda Division of Corporation Finance (CF) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) Division of Enforcement (ENF) Division of Examinations (EXAMS) Division of Investment Management (IM) Division of Trading and Markets (TM) EDGAR Business Office (EBO) Office of Acquisitions (OA) Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) Office of Ethics Counsel (OEC) Office of Credit Ratings (OCR) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) Office of Financial Management (OFM) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Office of Human Resources (OHR) Office of International Affairs (OIA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Information Technology (OIT) Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLIA) Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) Office of Municipal Securities (OMS) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Office of the Secretary (OS) Office of Support Operations (OSO) Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub) Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Regional Offices announcement.

Requirements

• UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must be enrolled as an 1L, 2L, 3L, or LL.M. law student during the Spring 2025 term.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
• Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
• DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
• GPA: You must maintain at least a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.
• PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You may provide of enrollment at the time of application. You must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited law school by the selection date.
• STUDENT STATUS: You must maintain status as a law student during your volunteer service.
• WORK SCHEDULES: The SEC Scholars Program will be full-time or part-time. This will be discussed, determined, and agreed upon based on the selectee's academic course load schedule and division/office needs.
• Volunteers are eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC's telework policy.
• The anticipated start dates for this program is January 13, 2025 and January 27, 2025. You must meet the definition of a "student" by the selection date in order to be eligible for this program.
• Relatives of an SEC Employee may not work directly in their chain-of command.

Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible for this internship under the SEC Scholars Legal Program: You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a JD or LL.M. at an accredited law school on at least a half-time basis (as determined by the educational institution); AND You must possess a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. You must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your volunteer service under the SEC Scholars Legal Program. All eligibility requirements must be met by the selection date. Individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Education

You will be required toprovide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Documentation may be submitted at the time of application. All materials will be required upon selection.

See Required Documents section below. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Contacts

• Address SEC 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20602 US
• Name: ask HR
• Email: [email protected]