Student Trainee (Law) - Spring 2023
The SEC is actively recruiting for the SEC Scholars Legal Program for Spring 2023. The program targets currently enrolled JD and LL.M. students to participate in a ten-week internship, these are temporary appointments. Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Washington, D.C. Headquarters.
The SEC Scholars Program will tentatively begin January 30, 2023 and conclude on April 7, 2023.
Salary:
$22.92 - $34.20 per hour, depending on education and locality.
Duties:
JD/LL.M. students will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commissions' work. That work depends upon the division or office where the student works. Business intern assignments range from supporting securities regulations to assisting in professional administrative duties such as human resources, contracting, auditing, etc.
The SEC Scholars Program will be full-time or part-time during the Spring. Work schedule will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectees academic course load schedule and division/office needs. You will have the opportunity to discuss schedule, hours, etc. upon selection and acceptance into the program. Interns must work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Qualifications
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for this internship under the SEC Scholars Program:
- You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a JD or LL.M. at an accredited law school on at least a half-time basis (as determined by the educational institution); AND
- You must possess a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent.
You must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your appointment under the SEC Scholars Program.
All qualification requirements must be met by the start of the program.
Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
In order to qualify for this position at the grade GS/SK-07 level you must have successfully completed:
(A) One full year of graduate level education (e.g. completed your first year of law school).
OR
(B) Completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree andclaim Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - You must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) - You must have a grade point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - You may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies.
In order to qualify for this position at the grade GS/SK-09 level you must have successfully completed:
(A) A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree
OR
(B) Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (e.g. completed your second year of law school).
Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package; please read the following requirements carefully. Your name must be included on all documents, these include:
- Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (this is built into the online application).
- Required, Resume: Please provide your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience, education, and the applicable dates with months and years. Note: Your resume must not contain pictures.
- Required, Cover Letter.
- Required, Writing Sample: Your legal writing sample should be no longer than 10 pages in length. Ensure your writing sample does not contain any non-public information (you may redact as necessary).
- Required, Unofficial transcript: You must provide your most recent unofficial transcript that includes grades to verify GPA eligibility. If this is your first semester at your current institution (e.g. transfer, LL.M. students), you must provide your most recent unofficial transcript from your previous institution. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required.
- Required, proof of education enrollment: If your unofficial transcript displays future enrollment, you may submit the same document for this requirement; otherwise please provide proof of enrollment for Spring 2023. For students that have been accepted for enrollment, but do not yet have an unofficial transcript please provide your acceptance letter provided by the academic institution.
- Required if applicable, Veteran's Preference Documentation: DD-214, Member Copy 4 or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge. Disabled veterans and other applicants eligible for 10-point Veteran's Preference please include: documentation to validate your claim - VA letter, SF-15, etc.
Important Notes:
- Screenshots of documents will not be accepted.
- Additional materials will not be accepted after the announcement closes (e.g. updated grades, updated resume, etc.).
- Your full name must be clearly visible on all documents.
- Do not submit encrypted documents.