Summary This is a temporary, excepted service position is limited to law students in their first year of law school, located in the Midwest Regional Office in the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws and federal antitrust laws. The Student Trainees\' goal is to provide representation in legal casework by assisting attorneys in obtaining factual information to support legal arguments and thereby aid the work of the office\'s litigation efforts. Responsibilities Serves in the capacity of a Student Trainee (Honors Legal Intern). Performs duties under the supervision of higher graded attorneys who give instructions as to the objectives and results to be obtained, and is available for guidance as to methods and procedures to be followed during progress of assignments and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. The Student Trainee assists attorneys working on cases or legal issues in one or more of the following or related areas: consumer protection law practices including case selection and investigation The incumbent performs a variety of legal duties such as: researching legal issues which are factually complex drafting pleadings discovery requests and responses assisting in the development and review of drafts of letters, memoranda, and legal documents including complaints, subpoenas, and orders for use by a higher graded attorney participating in administrative or judicial hearings and pretrial conferences assisting with/in the conducting of preliminary review of sanctions, practices, violations, or complaints leading interview calls and summarizing findings through written reports participating in investigations and studies to obtain facts and information that can be used for drafting trade regulation rules and guides assisting in the development of outreach activities with local business, government and consumer representatives to further education or enforcement efforts Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, or trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. Certificate programs are defined as post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. Veterans\' preference applies in the hiring process. In order to receive preference in hiring, you must clearly identify your claim for veterans\' preference when you apply. Must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship. If graduation from an undergraduate program is expected by Spring 2024, must be accepted for enrollment to a fall graduate program and able to provide verification of this acceptance. All applications must be received on-line via www.usajobs.gov. To qualify for the Student Trainee (Legal Intern) position at the GS-07:- Students must possess a 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) a 4.0 scale (however, we recognize that some law schools do not provide a GPA).- Students must have completed one year of law school by the beginning of summer session 2024.- Students must be continuing in legal studies throughout the summer and/or into the Fall of 2024 to be eligible.- Students graduating in the Spring of 2024 are not eligible. 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. Education This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts . Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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. For further information, visit: FOREIGN EDUCATION Must provide transcripts in application as proof of education requirement for Pathways. If selected for the position, you will have to submit your transcripts before you can start with the agency. Additional Information If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans\' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans\' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, \"Application for 10-Point Veterans\' Preference\" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans\' preference visit: VETERANS GUIDE Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see SELECTIVE SERVICE). Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of [87] or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: CAREER TRANSITION. You must maintain good academic standing, as defined by your school, generally at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) for undergraduate programs (cumulative; no rounding) and a 3.0 GPA for advanced degree programs. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted as part of your application package, however, if selected official transcripts must be submitted prior to establishing a start date. You must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship. If you cannot, you are ineligible for this program. Please review the \"QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED\" section of this vacancy announcement to ensure that you qualify for this internship.
