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 Administrative Law Judges 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 Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) summer/fall internship is designed to provide law students with the opportunity to work directly with Administrative Law Judges on pending cases. The position requires strong research and writing skills. The work normally assigned to a law student volunteer will include: Researching and analyzing legal decisions, opinions, rulings, memoranda, and other legal material; Independently reviewing evidence and analyzing relevant facts; Preparing legal memoranda or draft orders on assigned questions; Proofreading and cite checking legal memoranda, orders and decisions; and, Assisting the office with case management and procedures. We will select up to three full-time summer interns who will transition into part-time fall interns. This position will be open until filled or until January 6, 2025, whichever comes first. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority to applications received by December 27, 2024.

Requirements

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the basic requirements to be considered eligible by the close of this announcement. 1. You must be a United States Citizen and at least 18 years old; AND 2. Enrolled as a student on at least a half-time basis and as defined by your law school and be in good academic standing as defined by your educational institution; AND 3. 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 law school. 4. 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. 5. Specific work schedules vary and will be set upon selection. 6. 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

All applicants must submit their academic transcripts in order to be eligible. The transcripts may be unofficial or official and must show your status as a student, as well as support your educational claim.

Student Status: Definition of a student- applicant must be enrolled in an accredited two year or four-year college or university, graduate or professional school. You must be considered in good academic standing. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled.

Contacts

• Address Office of Administrative Law Judge 800 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 1088 Washington, DC 20573 US
• Name: Cassie Hayden
• Phone: 2025235773
• Email: [email protected]