Law Student Volunteer

SummaryThe Antitrust Division is responsible for enforcing federal laws designed to ensure that our nation's markets are free and open to robust competition. The Division engages in both civil and criminal litigation, and its work ranges over the entire spectrum of the U.S. economy. The Division has in recent years focused on prosecution of large international cartels involving multinational firms and Fortune 500 firms.SummaryThe Antitrust Division is responsible for enforcing federal laws designed to ensure that our nation's markets are free and open to robust competition. The Division engages in both civil and criminal litigation, and its work ranges over the entire spectrum of the U.S. economy. The Division has in recent years focused on prosecution of large international cartels involving multinational firms and Fortune 500 firms.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates03/02/2026 to 03/31/2026Salary $0 to - $0 without compensation Pay scale & grade ZZ 00LocationsMany vacancies in the following locations:San Francisco, CAWashington, DCChicago, ILNew York, NYRemote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Internships Work schedule Part-time Service ExceptedPromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)* 0999 Legal Occupations Student TraineeSupervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)Trust determination process* Suitability/FitnessFinancial disclosure No Bargaining unit status NoAnnouncement number ATR-26-06-VOL Control number 859130400This job is open toHelpStudentsCurrent students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.Clarification from the agencyThis announcement is open to individuals who are current students enrolled in an accredited college or graduate institution, in a degree-seeking program leading to a degree or graduate/professional certification.DutiesHelpThe Antitrust Division is currently soliciting applications for Law Student Volunteer positions for the Fall 2026 Academic Semester. The intention of the Volunteer Internship Program is to introduce participants to the federal antitrust enforcement. Typical duties of the interns may include:assisting in trials and hearings;reviewing documents;preparing legal memoranda and briefs;attending depositions;working closely with attorneys conducting investigations;presenting legal research in a group setting;preparing assistance requests for foreign governments; andconducting interviews of national and international subjects.The Division has four (4) different program area openings for the reassignment:Civil Enforcement Program - The Antitrust Division's civil enforcement program protects and promotes competition on behalf of the American people. The Antitrust Division has statutory authority to challenge mergers and acquisitions that may lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly and to investigate and prosecute other civil non-merger offenses.Criminal Enforcement Program - The Antitrust Division's criminal enforcement program holds executives and corporations accountable for antitrust crimes. The Antitrust Division's criminal enforcement program prosecutes individuals and corporate entities for collusion, monopolization, and other crimes that undermine the free market. It promotes competition and innovation while protecting consumers, workers, and taxpayers.Policy and Advocacy Program - The Antitrust Division has several components that perform specialized Policy and Advocacy roles, including the Appellate Section, the International Section, and the Competition Policy and Advocacy Section.Office of Chief Legal Advisor - The Office of the Chief Legal Advisor (OCLA) is comprised of attorney advisors and performs many of the same duties as a General Counsel's Office. It advises the Assistant Attorney General (AAG), the AAG's deputies, and Division managers and staff on potential areas of legal risk or vulnerability to the Division's operations as well as issues concerning the Division's jurisdiction and law enforcement authority.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentYou must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position.You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test.You must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program of study at a university, college, at the time of application and during your internship.You must submit an academic transcript (official or unofficial) or proof of enrollment with your application to verify that you meet the minimum eligibility requirements.You must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement.If selected, you will be expected to work at the location designated in this vacancy announcement. This is NOT a remote-work position.Interns are not permitted to work in a legal capacity - private or public- throughout the duration of the internship.SELECTIVE SERVICE: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see SSS.gov). If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.The Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.Relocation is not authorized for this vacancyQualificationsThis vacancy is open to CURRENT STUDENTS, enrolled in, or accepted for enrollment in, a degree-seeking program at a college, university, or other professional certification program, on a basis of at least half-time, as defined by your academic institution. In addition to the requirements above, you must also meet the specific qualifications requirements for this position as described in the Qualifications section below. Please pay careful attention to the entire announcement to ensure you understand these important requirements.Students must have completed at least one full semester with an accredited law school at the beginning of the current academic term. Preference will be given to second and third-year law students. Applicants must have superior research and writing skills, be detail oriented.You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement,03/31/2026.Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.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.EducationApplicants MUST submit a copy of transcripts with your application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify, but it must include your full name, name of the school, the date and degree awarded (if conferred), the list of classes, grades and credits earned. You will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment if you are selected.All academic degrees and course work must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Click here to check accreditation.Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.* All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.Additional informationInternship timeframe: August 2026 through December 2026.DOJ EEO Statement/PolicyOPM Reasonable Accommodation Policy StatementDOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy StatementVeterans' InformationLegal and Regulatory GuidanceThis position is excluded from the bargaining unitExpand Hide additional informationCandidates 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.BenefitsHelpA 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.No benefits are provided for this appointment.Review our benefitsEligibility 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 evaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the basic qualifications for the position listed in this announcement. Please note: Basic qualifications will be determined based on a comparison of your resume against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in the position requirements.If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully as errors or omissions may affect your rating.BenefitsHelpA 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.No benefits are provided for this appointment.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.Required documentsRequired DocumentsHelpTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:1. A copy of your resume or equivalent - Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume and cover letter. Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences, as represented in their resume, clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position, and the competencies and technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. A cover letter is optional.RESUME REQUIREMENTS - ALL APPLICANTS: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire. The federal government has very specific resume requirements. If you have not written a federal resume before, you may want to read through a helpful Resume Writing FAQon the USAJOBS Help Site to learn what details you should, and should not, include in your resume. A CV (curriculum vitae) may not contain enough information to meet these resume requirements.Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of each employer.For all types of work experience, indicate the start and end date (include month and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).2. A copy of your transcript - If there is a basic education requirement, you are qualifying based on education, or a combination of education and experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.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.