Summer Law Internship

Full Job Description

The AOC has unique and exciting opportunities to serve as a Law Clerk during the Summer Internship Program, which offers hands on professional experience, networking, training and most of all exposure to careers in public service, on Capitol Hill.

The OGC is interested in law students with a knowledge of or interest in the federal practice of law and litigation.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in law school as a 1st or 2nd year law student, be in good academic standing, and possess strong research and writing skills. All students MUST be U.S. Citizens.

Note: Participation in the Summer Intern Employment Program is limited to a total of three years.

Candidates are eligible to participate no more than three years, collectively or consecutively, in the Summer Intern Employment Program.

Candidates who have reached the three years in the program will be deemed ineligible to participate this calendar year.

This is an Excepted Service Position in the Architect of the Capitol, a Legislative Branch agency of the Federal government. The position does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System.

If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.

This position is NOT in the Bargaining Unit. Background Investigation - The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S.

Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. Major Duties:

• Law Clerk This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), conducting legal research and writing; preparing pretrial discovery, draft motions and briefs, and assisting with conducting direct and cross-examination of witnesses; drafting memoranda of understanding; performing clerical and administrative functions; and conducting special projects.