US Agency for International Development
The USAID Internship Program (May 08, 2023 – August 5, 2023) is designed to provide Interns with substantive work assignments, which expose them to the benefits of a Federal career.
NOTE: You must remain enrolled in the degree program for the duration of this internship to maintain eligibility for this position, and maintain good academic standing (at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA for undergraduate programs and a 3.0 GPA for graduate programs, on a 4.0 grading scale)
Duties
- Provide legal support to attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel.
- Conduct legal research and writing.
- Attend meetings and briefings in support of Office of the General Counsel attorneys.
- Brief General Counsel and United States Agency for International Development Operating Units on legal topics.
- Support attorneys in responding to inquiries from Congress, the Government Accountability Office, and the Office of Inspector General.
As a Law Intern you will assist GC in providing USAID leadership and USAID Bureaus, Independent Offices, and Missions with sound and timely legal research on all aspects of the Agency’s mission, and promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of USAID’s foreign assistance programs and operations, while ensuring compliance with statutes, regulations, and policies and upholding principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.
Law Interns will typically be assigned to at least two of the following GC Divisions: Acquisition and Assistance; Africa; Asia/Europe & Eurasia; Development, Democracy, and Innovation; Ethics and Administration (including employment and labor, privacy and cybersecurity); Global Health; Latin America and the Caribbean/Middle East; Legislation and Policy; Litigation and Enforcement, and; Relief, Response and Resilience. Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter indicating which of the GC divisions listed above they are interested in.
Legal Interns will be assigned a grade level based on their satisfaction of the corresponding eligibility criteria at the time they apply for the internship.
Education
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following candidate eligibility requirements:
- Enrolled in an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school on a full or half-time basis and in good standing.
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) or above.
GS-07: Currently enrolled in or completed the first year of law school.
GS-09: Currently enrolled in or completed the second year of law school.
College Transcripts: Please include a copy of your most recent college transcript (unofficial** or official) that demonstrates that you meet the education requirement listed above**.** Please ensure that all documentation is legible. If you do not include this information before the closing date of the announcement, your application will be marked as incomplete unless you provide a copy of a SF-50 that shows you are currently participating in a Pathways Internship program in the 0999 job series.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted; however, should you be selected, official transcripts will be required before your appointment date.
PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR THE CURRENT OR UPCOMING SEMESTER. This may be documented on your official/unofficial transcripts, a course schedule, an acceptance letter from your university for future enrollment, or an official letter of enrollment from the university registrar’s office or a university counselor, as long as your enrollment for the current or upcoming semester is clearly documented. If you do not provide proof of enrollment for the current or upcoming semester, you will be disqualified from further consideration. 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.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: 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:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
How to apply
You must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below to apply for this position. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11795112
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement’s closing date to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you must create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
The system will take you to the online application you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and apply.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.