Summer Law Intern-Pathways/Law Clerk

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Suitability: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a suitability review and adjudication that includes a fingerprint check, credit check, drug test and a review of the summer candidates' pre-employment forms. Some components require a National Agency Check with Inquiries through the Office of Personnel Management.

Citizenship: U.S. citizens and qualifying non-U.S. citizens who meet immigration and appropriations law criteria may apply. The appointment of non-U.S. citizens is subject to strict security requirements and is extremely rare. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Some positions are open only to U.S. citizens.

Locations: The Federal Bureau of Prisons will hire 3 interns for field offices located in major U.S. cities. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina will hire for Columbia, Greenville, Florence, or Charleston. The Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the Chief Immigration Judge will hire for 15 Immigration Courts in cities nationwide. See https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/slip-participating-components.

Salary: Federal salaries vary by geographic location. Employees assigned to high cost-of-living areas receive a percentage of their base pay as locality pay. See Legal Careers | Salary, Promotion & Benefits (justice.gov) .