Division of Plan Benefits Security (Washington, .)
When is this internship?: Year-round opportunities.
When to apply: Rolling basis.
Background:
The Division of Plan Benefits Security offers an opportunity in its Health Plan Services Team where student interns have the opportunity to work on substantive projects related to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Interns have the opportunity to perform legal research, assist with briefs, and review documents. During our previous internships, interns have prepared memos, drafted sections of briefs, and assisted with presentations.
In terms of skills/benefits, interns have/will:
Learn about working in a legal office for a federal agency;
Obtain real-world experience about the practice of law, particularly ERISA and ACA;
Participate in meetings/shadow senior attorneys; and
Gain knowledge about health benefit plans and the regulatory framework governing them. In addition, many interns receive credit from their law schools for participating in the program, as well as obtaining HR-related benefits, as applicable.
What we look for:
The ideal candidate has expressed interest in working for the public sector as well as experience or interest with ERISA and/or ACA matters.
How to apply:
We generally require a cover letter, resume, and a current transcript. These materials are sent to Sara Lotemplio, a senior attorney in the Health Plan Services Team.
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Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Washington, .)
When is this internship?: Year-round opportunities.
When to apply: Rolling basis.
Background:
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health offers an opportunity in its Construction Safety and Health Team where student interns have the opportunity to work on substantive projects related to occupational safety and health in the construction industry. Interns have the opportunity to perform legal research, assist with briefs, and review documents. During our previous internships, interns have prepared memos, drafted sections of briefs, and assisted with presentations.
In terms of skills/benefits, interns have/will:
Learn about working in a legal office for a federal agency;
Obtain real-world experience about the practice of law, particularly occupational safety and health in the construction industry;
Participate in meetings/shadow senior attorneys; and
Gain knowledge about the regulatory framework governing occupational safety and health in the construction industry. In addition, many interns receive credit from their law schools for participating in the program, as well as obtaining HR-related benefits, as applicable.
What we look for:
The ideal candidate has expressed interest in working for the public sector as well as experience or interest with occupational safety and health matters, particularly in the construction industry.
How to apply:
We generally require a cover letter, resume, and a current transcript. These materials are sent to John S. Ho, a regional attorney in the Construction Safety and Health Team.
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Division of Black Lung and Longshore Legal Services (Washington, .)
When is this internship?: Year-round opportunities.
When to apply: Rolling basis.
Background:
The Division of Black Lung and Longshore Legal Services offers an opportunity to work on substantive projects related to the Black Lung Benefits Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. Interns have the opportunity to perform legal research, assist with briefs, and review documents. During our previous internships, interns have prepared memos, drafted sections of briefs, and assisted with presentations.
In terms of skills/benefits, interns have/will:
Learn about working in a legal office for a federal agency;
Obtain real-world experience about the practice of law, particularly in the areas of black lung and longshore law;
Participate in meetings/shadow senior attorneys; and
Gain knowledge about the regulatory framework governing black lung and longshore law. In addition, many interns receive credit from their law schools for participating in the program, as well as obtaining HR-related benefits, as applicable.
What we look for:
The ideal candidate has expressed interest in working for the public sector as well as experience or interest with black lung and/or longshore law matters.
How to apply:
We generally require a cover letter, resume, and a current transcript. These materials are sent to Christine D. Donohoo, a senior attorney in the Division of Black Lung and Longshore Legal Services.
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Division of Civil Rights and Labor Management (Washington, .)
When is this internship?: Year-round opportunities.
When to apply: Rolling basis.
Background:
The Division of Civil Rights and Labor Management offers an opportunity to work on substantive projects related to equal employment opportunity, labor management, and other civil rights laws enforced by the Department of Labor. Interns have the opportunity to perform legal research, assist with briefs, and review documents. During our previous internships, interns have prepared memos, drafted sections of briefs, and assisted with presentations.
In terms of skills/benefits, interns have/will:
Learn about working in a legal office for a federal agency;
Obtain real-world experience about the practice of law, particularly in the areas of equal employment opportunity, labor management, and civil rights law;
Participate in meetings/shadow senior attorneys; and
Gain knowledge about the regulatory framework governing equal employment opportunity, labor management, and civil rights laws. In addition, many interns receive credit from their law schools for participating in the program, as well as obtaining HR-related benefits, as applicable.
What we look for:
The ideal candidate has expressed interest in working for the public sector as well as experience
