Trial Attorney

Basic Requirement All applicants must possess the following: J.D.; Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty). CT-13 Level Candidates with a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and bar membership and 3 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school. Relevant legal experience is defined as attorneys, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained after graduation from a law school. Legal and non-legal experience gained in the Federal government or private sector prior to completing a law degree cannot be used to satisfy the legal experience requirement. Work while in law school does not count. CT-14 Level Candidates with a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and bar membership and 4 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school. Relevant legal experience is defined as attorneys, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained after graduation from a law school. Legal and non-legal experience gained in the Federal government or private sector prior to completing a law degree cannot be used to satisfy the legal experience requirement. Work while in law school does not count. #J-18808-Ljbffr