Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Government

Washington, DC

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

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. Interns support various departments and offices, gaining valuable experience that contributes to educational and professional growth. Responsibilities vary depending on the assigned division or office and include:

1. Chairman/Commissioner's Office:
- Researching and analyzing market issues.
- Drafting memos summarizing research and briefing the Chairman or Commissioner.
- Drafting public statements.
- Attending meetings with market participants.

2. Division of Enforcement (DOE):
- Researching and writing legal memoranda, including pleadings and papers.
- Reviewing and analyzing evidence in ongoing investigations.
- Assisting attorneys in preparing investigative testimony, depositions, and discovery.

3. Division of Market Oversight (DMO):
- Assisting in examining and assessing the adequacy of self-regulatory and rule enforcement programs.
- Reviewing and assessing DCM designation and SEF registration applications.
- Reviewing and analyzing SEF Annual Compliance Reports and drafting summary memoranda.
- Reviewing and analyzing DCM and SEF rules as assigned.

4. Market Participants Division (MPD):
- Assisting with technical analyses of intricate regulations and industry governing activities.
- Preparing legal reports and analytical fact summaries.
- Reviewing documents and conducting background and factual research on swap dealers and futures market intermediaries.

5. Office of International Affairs (OIA):
- Researching, analyzing, and monitoring relevant international standards and legislative proposals.
- Collaborating with OIA staff in preparing briefing memoranda and presentation materials for international meetings.
- Assisting and joining CFTC staff in meetings and discussions with external stakeholders and drafting related summaries and analyses.

Education and Experience Information:
- Must be a current student enrolled in an accredited high school, college, or graduate institution.
- Specifically for law students currently enrolled and in good standing as a . or candidate in an ABA-accredited law school.
- Must have completed at least one year of law school by the requested start date.
- Must submit academic transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) demonstrating eligibility.
- Experience may be gained in public, private, or volunteer sectors, with part-time work considered on a prorated basis.

Salary Information:
- This is an unpaid volunteer position with no compensation.

Additional Information:
- Applicants must be . Citizens or Nationals and meet specific conditions of employment, including suitability for federal employment determined by a background investigation.
- Male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service, unless exempt.
- Applications must be submitted via USAJobs, and applicants need to maintain student status throughout the internship.
- The position does not offer agency benefits, and relocation expenses will not be paid.
- Interns may work during the school year and/or during summer or school vacation periods, with work schedules established upon onboarding.
- The CFTC encourages diverse candidates and adheres to equal opportunity employment principles.
- Selected candidates will be required to report to a CFTC location for onboarding and equipment return at the internship's end.
- The position does not offer promotional potential and is not part of a collective bargaining unit.

Application Process:
- Applications are accepted year-round based on agency needs and must be submitted online through USAJobs.
- A complete application includes a résumé, responses to vacancy questions, and submission of required documents, including transcripts.
- Applicants may be required to provide a writing sample prior to interviews.
- The CFTC will notify candidates referred for further consideration, and application status updates can be tracked via USAJobs.

This position provides aspiring legal professionals with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in various legal and regulatory functions within the CFTC, contributing to their career development in public service or the private sector.