Law Student Volunteer

Summary The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Office of the General Counsel is seeking motivated and detail-oriented law students to serve as interns in a 4-to-6-week volunteer program. This opportunity provides students with exposure to federal legal work and the opportunity to support attorneys and program staff on a variety of legal and policy matters. Learn more about this agency Duties Law student interns may assist attorneys and program staff with a variety of assignments including but not limited to: Conducting legal research and analysis on statues, regulations, and case law. Assisting with drafting legal memoranda, summaries, and briefing materials. Supporting the review of policies, guidance documents, and regulatory materials. Assisting with litigation preparation or administrative law matters, as applicable. Attending meetings, hearings, or briefings when appropriate. Supporting special legal or policy projects within the office. Assignments will vary based on office priorities and the intern's interests and skills. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required. This is a drug testing position. Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements. You must submit a law school transcript. Be in good standing - J.D. or LL.M candidate an accredited ABA law school. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. To be eligible for this volunteer internship all of the following requirements must be met. You MUST submit academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the eligibility requirements. (Unofficial is acceptable) Qualifications Applicants must have completed at least one full semester at an accredited law school at the begining of the current academic terms and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or rank in the upper half of their class. Education All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a law school that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet the criteria, see www.ed.gov. Additional information The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the coordinator at (301) 287-0745 or TDD 240-482-3217. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service. The NRC is a zero-tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for these positions will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing. A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance. Other Information: Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. A Benefits Package is not authorized for this position. Interns may be eligible for transportation subsidies, pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, as amended. Veterans' Preference - If you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the required veterans' preference documentation as specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Volunteers are not eligible to receive agency benefits.