Law Student - Government in New York City, NY

Government

New York City, NY

Law Student - Government in New York City, NY

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 to law students throughout the year, lasting from 12 weeks to 12 months. The duties of student volunteers vary depending on the department or office they are placed in. The internship provides valuable experience that contributes to educational and professional growth. Interns will assist CFTC with various tasks, including research, data capturing, and working closely with team members to gain insights into the Commission's operations. Interns are assigned to work on projects and assignments covering a broad range of the Commission's work.

Specific duties for legal interns may vary based on the division or office they are assigned to, including:

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, 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 DCM and SEF 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.

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 in the preparation of briefing memoranda and presentation materials for international meetings.
- Assisting in meetings and discussions with external stakeholders and drafting related summaries and analysis.

Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for the Student Volunteer position, applicants must:
- Be a student accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled and in good standing as a . or candidate in an ABA-accredited law school on a full or half-time basis.
- Have completed at least one year of law school by the requested start date.
- Submit academic transcripts demonstrating eligibility. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes.

All education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the . Department of Education. For foreign education, applicants must provide proof that their credentials have been evaluated to be equivalent to . education standards.

Salary Information:
This is an unpaid volunteer internship position, providing no financial compensation or agency benefits.

Additional Information:
- The internship is open to . Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the .
- Participants must be actively enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship.
- The CFTC encourages interest in public service careers and provides valuable work experience.
- Interns may work during the school year and/or during summer or school vacation periods.
- Relocation expenses are not covered.
- Volunteers are not eligible to receive agency benefits.

Application Process:
Applications must be submitted online via USAJOBS. A complete application includes a résumé, responses to the vacancy questions, and submission of any required documents, including transcripts. Official transcripts are required if selected. Applications are accepted year-round based on agency needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The . Government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process should contact the CFTC directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.