Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

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Washington, DC

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Law Student

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Organization: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Job Title: Fall Legal Internship
Experience: 2Ls, 3Ls
Salary: Unpaid (must receive course credit)

H1: Join Our Fall Legal Internship Program at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
H2: Work with Experienced Attorneys and Economists on Investigations and Litigations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is offering an exciting opportunity for second and third-year law students to join our Fall Legal Internship Program in our Mergers II division. As a semester law clerk, you will have the chance to work closely with our team of attorneys, economists, and other investigative staff on various projects and cases. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your legal skills in a real-world setting.

We are currently accepting applications for our Fall semester internships, which run from late January to early April. The application period for Spring semester internships is from early September to early November. To ensure consideration, we encourage students to submit their applications before the deadline as interviews and offers are extended on a rolling basis. Please note that our internships are unpaid, but students must receive course credit to participate.

If you are interested in joining our Fall Legal Internship Program, please apply directly to the division you are interested in (see contacts listed below). In your application, please include a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, a maximum seven-page writing sample (excerpts of a longer sample are permitted), and three academic and/or professional references.

As a legal intern in our Mergers II division, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks, including conducting legal and factual research, interviewing witnesses, writing legal memoranda, and preparing documents and exhibits. We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn and have a strong interest in antitrust law. Our ideal candidate would be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week and be able to come into the office on Thursdays.

To be eligible for our internship program, candidates must be . citizens. If you are interested in applying, please contact your respective law school for requirement details and additional information.

At the FTC, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from different backgrounds bring to our team. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join our mission to protect consumers and promote competition in the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with attorneys, economists, and other investigative staff on investigations and litigations
- Conduct legal and factual research
- Interview witnesses
- Write legal memoranda
- Prepare documents and exhibits
- Participate in team meetings and strategy sessions
- Attend court hearings and other legal proceedings

Qualifications:

- Currently enrolled in a second or third-year law program
- Strong academic record
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Interest in antitrust law
- . citizenship

How to Apply:

- Submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and three references
- Apply directly to the division you are interested in (see contacts listed below)
- Apply before the deadline to ensure consideration, as interviews and offers are extended on a rolling basis

Contacts:

Mergers II Division:
Frances Anne Johnson (; 202-326-3221)

Spring Internship Application Period: Early September to Early November
Fall Internship Application Period: Late January to Early April