Law Clerk (Honors)

This program is available to current law school students who expect to complete their degree by June 2026, full-time graduate students in their final year of study in a program that began immediately upon completion of law school and who have not yet been admitted to the bar, and December 2025 law school graduates who have not yet been admitted to the bar. Successful completion of the J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school will be required to begin the program. Qualifying experience for the EL/GS-11 level includes: Applicants should possess at least two of the following criteria: A record of high academic achievement during law school (e.g., graduated with academic honors, ranked within the top 25% of class, Dean's list, Order of the Coif, or similar academic achievement). Legal research and writing experience separate from academic requirements (e.g., serving on a law journal, serving as a research assistant, participation in a writing competition, or similar experience). Moot court or mock trial experience. Experience with public interest law (e.g., legal internship or externship with a non-profit organization, legal clinic work, or similar experience). Legal internship, externship, or clerkship in local, state, or federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This program is available to current law school students who expect to complete their degree by June 2026, full-time graduate students in their final year of study in a program that began immediately upon completion of law school and who have not yet been admitted to the bar, and December 2025 law school graduates who have not yet been admitted to the bar. Successful completion of the J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school will be required to begin the program. Qualifying experience for the EL/GS-11 level includes: Applicants should possess at least two of the following criteria: A record of high academic achievement during law school (e.g., graduated with academic honors, ranked within the top 25% of class, Dean's list, Order of the Coif, or similar academic achievement). Legal research and writing experience separate from academic requirements (e.g., serving on a law journal, serving as a research assistant, participation in a writing competition, or similar experience). Moot court or mock trial experience. Experience with public interest law (e.g., legal internship or externship with a non-profit organization, legal clinic work, or similar experience). Legal internship, externship, or clerkship in local, state, or federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Legal internship experience, Professional mentorship, Career development, Academic credit opportunities