Student Trainee (Legal)

What is this opportunity?

You must meet all eligibility and qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the end of the Fall 2026 semester for spring internships and by the end of the spring 2026 semester for summer internships. Eligibility: In order to be eligible for our Pathways Internship Program, you must: Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on a half- to full-time basis (as determined by the educational institution); AND Meet the definition of a student throughout the duration of your appointment; AND Meet the qualification standards (e.g., series and grade). You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications: To qualify as a GS-9 Student Trainee (Legal), you must complete your second year of law school by the end of the fall 2026 semester for spring internships and by the spring 2027 semester for summer internships. To view the qualification requirements of Student Trainee (Legal) please visit: Internship Qualifications 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 any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the "Duties" section, specialized experience statement, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.