Entry-Level Attorneys

Full-time

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Entry-Level Attorneys: Join the Nation's Premier Federal Attorney Recruitment Program
Organization: The Department of Justice
Job Title: Entry-Level Attorney
Experience: Graduating law students and recent law school graduates
Salary Information: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

The Attorney General's Honors Program, established in 1953, is recognized as the top entry-level federal attorney recruitment program in the country. This highly competitive program attracts candidates from law schools across the country, with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The selection process takes into account various elements including academic achievement, leadership, relevant experience, and commitment to government service.

Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduating law students and recent law school graduates
- Must have entered judicial clerkships, graduate law programs, or qualifying legal fellowships within 9 months of law school graduation
- Must meet additional eligibility requirements

Participating Components:
- The number of entry-level attorney positions varies each year
- Review the list of participating components for the current year

How to Apply:
- Applications must be submitted online
- Application period opens on July 31st and closes on September 3, 2024 at 11:59 . EST
- Be sure to read the application tips and checklist and gather all necessary information before starting the application
- Requests for accommodation must be made before the deadline and directed to Deana Willis at

Key Dates:
- July 31: Application opens
- Early September: Application deadline
- Late September: Interview candidates selected
- Mid-October - early November: Main Honors Program interview period
- Late November - February: Offers extended

Status Updates:
- Applicants can check their status online
- The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management posts updates at key decision points in the selection process
- The community message board on the online application is also a helpful resource for updates and questions

If Selected for an Interview:
- Review the Honors Program Interviews section for important information about the selection process, notification, and interview schedules
- See Component Contacts, Pre-Interview Submissions, and Interview Locations for more details

Additional Information:
- Salary, promotion, and benefits information
- Conditions of employment, including hiring process, policies, and requirements
- List of components, offices, and . Attorneys' offices
- Information about disability hiring

Applications for the 2024-25 Honors Program will open on July 31, 2024 and close on September 3, 2024 at 11:59 . Eastern. Don't miss this opportunity to join the Department of Justice and advance its mission while gaining valuable experience and opportunities for growth.

Updated February 21, 2024.

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Leadership, Journal, Moot Court, Mock Trial, Clinical Experience, Legal Research, Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Time Management

Law degree from a recognized law school

Submit application online via the online application system. Pre-deadline requests for accommodations should be directed to Deana Willis at (202) 514-8900.

Qualification and Experience Graduating law students or recent law school graduates

Legal