USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Summer 2026 SEC Scholars Legal Program- HQ (1L, 2L, 3L, or LL.M.) (Volunteer)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New GradThe SEC is actively recruiting for the Summer 2026 SEC Scholars Legal Program, targeting currently enrolled JD and LL.M. students. This program offers participants the opportunity to engage in volunteer legal operations work, supporting various SEC projects and assignments over a minimum ten-week period.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
The SEC Scholars Legal Program will be full-time or part-time during the Summer
Work schedule will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectees' academic course load schedule and division/office needs
Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week
Qualification
Required
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)
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 maintain status as a law student during your volunteer service
You may provide proof of enrollment at the time of application; however, you must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited law school by the selection date
All eligibility requirements must be met by the selection date
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
You will be required to provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service
You must be at least 16 years of age to apply to this position
Benefits
Transportation subsidy to and from your assigned duty station may be available.
Selectees for this position are ineligible for health benefits, life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), and long-term care insurance.
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