Summer Law Internship

Summary

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The AOC has unique and exciting opportunities to serve as a Law Clerk during the Summer Internship Program, which offers hands on professional experience, networking, training and most of all exposure to careers in public service, on Capitol Hill.

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This job is open to

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### The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

### Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

### Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from First and Second year law school students. You must be a student accepted for enrollment OR enrolled in a law degree program. Enrollment must be with an accredited educational institution. This includes colleges and universities.

Duties

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Law Clerk

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), conducting legal research and writing; preparing pretrial discovery, draft motions and briefs, and assisting with conducting direct and cross\-examination of witnesses; drafting memoranda of understanding; performing clerical and administrative functions; and conducting special projects.

Requirements

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### Conditions of employment

• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job\-related KSAs.
• You must meet the requirements for the summer internship.

To be eligible, you must be a current first or second year law school student.

Note: Participation in the Summer Intern Employment Program is limited to a total of three years. Candidates are eligible to participate no more than three years, collectively or consecutively, in the Summer Intern Employment Program. Candidates who have reached the three years in the program will be deemed ineligible to participate this calendar year.

Must be at least 16 years of age by June 30, 2026\.

### Qualifications

The OGC is interested in law students with a knowledge of or interest in the federal practice of law and litigation. Candidates must be currently enrolled in law school as a 1st or 2nd year law student, be in good academic standing, and possess strong research and writing skills.

All students MUST be U.S. Citizens.

Note: Participation in the Summer Intern Employment Program is limited to a total of three years. Candidates are eligible to participate no more than three years, collectively or consecutively, in the Summer Intern Employment Program. Candidates who have reached the three years in the program will be deemed ineligible to participate this calendar year.

This is an Excepted Service Position in the Architect of the Capitol, a Legislative Branch agency of the Federal government. The position does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System.

If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.

This position is NOT in the Bargaining Unit.

Background Investigation \- The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.

### Education

The OGC is interested in law students with a knowledge of or interest in the federal practice of law and litigation.

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### Additional information

The Architect of the Capitol is an E\-VERIFY Participant. E\-VERIFY is an Internet\-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I\-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I\-9 will be verified through the DHS "E\-VERIFY" electronic system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E\-VERIFY system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment.

For more information on E\-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc\_1185221678150\.shtm

The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

This is a Summer Student Hire Position. Students do not receive any benefits including leave, retirement, health benefits. Students may sign up to receive Transit benefits that are offered by the AOC.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full\-time, part\-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Responses to job questions that are not fully supported by the information in your application package may result in adjustments to your rating. A Human Resources Representative will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the hiring official. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self\-assessment questions.

Your responses to the self assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self assessment questions, or your score may be adjusted or lowered accordingly which may affect your overall final rating. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for non\-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Required Documents

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Required Documents for Summer Internship Positions

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.

To apply for Summer Internship positions, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.

Your resume should list your education, any relevant training, skills and work experience to include job titles, employment dates and job duties. Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC’s Human Capital Management Division.

When asked to provide proof of enrollment in high school, trade school or college, students selected for a position need only provide one (1\) of the following acceptable documents:

• A copy of your current class schedule
• A copy of your current school report card
• A copy of your current college transcript \- unofficial transcripts downloaded from your school website are acceptable
• College acceptance letter if you are not yet enrolled
• Letter from your advisor or registrar’s office indicating that you are a current student

Failure to provide the required document will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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You MUST apply online. If you experience difficulties with the application process or do not have access to a computer, please contact the HR Specialist listed as the point of contact before the closing date of this job announcement.

If you are a new user to the USAJobs Site, you must register in USAJOBS to create an account. For help with setting up an account or for general assistance in using USAJOBS, go to USAJOBS Help Page.

NEED HELP?

If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your on\-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1\-866\-656\-6831 or by e\-mail at MGSHELP@monster.com. The help desk is available Monday \- Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

### Agency contact information

Talent Acquisition

Phone

202\-226\-7000

Fax

202\-226\-9755

Email

tac@aoc.gov

Address

Architect of the Capitol

2nd and D Street, S.W.

Washington, District of Columbia 20515

United States### Next steps

You will receive a notice generated by the USAJobs System when you have successfully submitted your application. We will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.

You can check the status of your application by logging into http://www.usajobs.gov. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJobs Account, editing your profile and changing the ‘Notification Settings’ to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes. Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within 2 weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open \& closing dates

04/02/2026 to 04/17/2026

Salary

$17 \- $17 per hour

Pay scale \& grade

GS 00

Location

FEW vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC

FEW vacancies

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Internships \- Temporary 12 weeks summer internship position with an intermittent work schedule.

Work schedule

Full\-time \- This is a student intermittent position.

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

00

Job family (Series)

• 0999 Legal Occupations Student Trainee

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Other

Drug test

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk

Non\-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness

Announcement number

SUMMER\-2026\-24

Control number

863664100