Government
Chicago, IL
Law Student - Government in Chicago, IL
Law Student
Min 1 yrs required
No
Job Title: School Year Student Volunteer - Unclassified Duties (General Legal)
Job Responsibilities:
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) offers unpaid internships year-round, lasting from 12 weeks to 12 months. The program is designed to provide valuable experience contributing to educational and professional growth and can be applied to future employment in federal, state, local governments, or the private sector. The responsibilities of the legal intern vary depending on the division or office placement. Key responsibilities include:
1. Chairman/Commissioner's Office:
- Research and analyze market issues.
- Draft memos summarizing research and brief the Chairman or Commissioner.
- Draft public statements.
- Attend meetings with market participants.
2. Division of Enforcement (DOE):
- Research and write legal memoranda, including pleadings and papers.
- Review and analyze evidence in ongoing investigations.
- Assist attorneys in preparing investigative testimony, depositions, and discovery.
3. Division of Market Oversight (DMO):
- Assist in examining and assessing the adequacy of DCM and SEF self-regulatory and rule enforcement programs.
- Review and assess DCM designation and SEF registration applications.
- Review and analyze SEF Annual Compliance Reports and draft a summary memorandum.
- Review and analyze DCM and SEF rules as assigned.
4. Market Participants Division (MPD):
- Assist with technical analyses of intricate regulations and industry governing activities.
- Prepare legal reports and analytical fact summaries.
- Review documents and conduct background and factual research on swap dealers and futures market intermediaries.
5. Office of International Affairs (OIA):
- Research, analyze, and monitor relevant international standards, legislative proposals, statutes, regulatory requirements, advisories, guidance, and market developments.
- Collaborate with OIA staff members in the preparation of briefing memoranda and presentation materials.
- Assist and join CFTC staff in meetings and discussions with external stakeholders and draft related summaries and analysis.
Education and Experience Information:
- Applicants must be law students currently enrolled and in good standing as a . or candidate in an ABA-accredited law school.
- Applicants must have completed at least one year of law school by the requested start date.
- Actively enrolled (at least part-time) in an accredited college/university.
- Submission of law school transcripts is required (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Key Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must be a . Citizen or National.
- Selective Service registration is required for male applicants unless exempt.
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
- Maintain student status throughout the internship (actively enrolled at an accredited 4-year college or university).
- Applications must be submitted via the USAJobs website.
Salary Information:
- This is an unpaid volunteer internship; therefore, there is no salary compensation.
Additional Information:
- The internship is designed to encourage interest in public service careers and provide valuable work experience.
- Volunteers may work during the school year and/or during summer or school vacation periods, with the nature of the volunteer assignment and work schedule established once onboard.
- Candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, lawful political affiliation, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, parental status, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
- No relocation expenses will be paid.
- Volunteers are not eligible to receive agency benefits.
- Applications are accepted year-round based on agency needs.
Application Process:
- Applications must be submitted online via USAJobs.
- A complete application includes a résumé, responses to the vacancy questions, and submission of required documents, including transcripts.
- Candidates must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship.
- Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CFTC directly.
This position is not part of the Collective Bargaining Unit and does not offer promotional potential.
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