Law Student Volunteer

Summary

The Antitrust Division is responsible for enforcing federal laws designed to ensure that our nations 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.

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Summary

The Antitrust Division is responsible for enforcing federal laws designed to ensure that our nations 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.

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Washington, DC

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Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $0 - $0 without compensation Pay scale & grade

GS 00

Promotion potential None

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Internships

Occupations and job series

• 0999 Legal Occupations Student Trainee

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)

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Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number ATR-26-28-VOL Control number 890814600

This job is open to

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Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

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Any law student enrolled at least half-time, and who has completed at least one semester of law school from an accredited institution.

Duties

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The Antitrust Division is currently soliciting applications for Law Student Volunteer positions for the Spring 2027 Academic Semester. The intention of the Volunteer Internship Program is to introduce participants to federal antitrust enforcement. Typical duties of the interns may include:

• assisting in trials and hearings;
• preparing legal memoranda and briefs;
• attending depositions;
• working closely with attorneys conducting investigations;
• reviewing documents;
• presenting legal research in a group setting;
• preparing assistance requests for foreign governments; and
• conducting interviews of national and international subjects.

The Division has four (4) different program area openings for the assignment:

• Civil Enforcement Program - The Antitrust Divisions 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 substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly and to investigate and prosecute other civil non-merger offenses.
• Criminal Enforcement Program - The Antitrust Divisions criminal enforcement program holds executives and corporations accountable for antitrust crimes. The Antitrust Divisions 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 Counsels Office. It advises the Assistant Attorney General (AAG), the AAGs deputies, and Division managers and staff on potential areas of legal risk or vulnerability to the Divisions operations as well as issues concerning the Divisions jurisdiction and law enforcement authority.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You 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. See the Require Documents section.
• 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 vacancy

Qualifications

This vacancy is open to CURRENT LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS, enrolled in, or accepted for enrollment in, a degree-seeking program at a college, or university, 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,11/04/2026.

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.

Education

Applicants MUST submit a copy of transcripts with your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, an official transcript will be required prior to an official offer of employment. The transcript must contain the name of the institution, a list of the courses you completed with the grade received, the dates you attended the school, your major and degree awarded, your cumulative grade point average (GPA), and the date your degree was conferred.

Please do not submit password-protected or encrypted electronic transcripts. Secured files cannot be processed by our application system.

Education must be from an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received at an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit for that education. Failure to provide such documentation will result in an ineligible rating. For further information, please click Foreign Education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Documents that appear to be altered will not be accepted.

Failure to provide all the required information as stated above may result in an ineligible rating due to an incomplete application.

Additional information

Internship timeframe: January 2027 through May 2027.

DOJ EEO Statement/Policy

OPM Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement

Veterans Information

Legal and Regulatory Guidance

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit

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Candidates 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.

Benefits

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A 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.

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Eligibility 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 evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

To 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.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 cover letter

3. A copy of your transcript - unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.

4. (Optional) Brief legal writing sample

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA APPLICATION BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Late submissions and emails will not be accepted as part of your application.

Benefits

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A 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 benefits

Eligibility 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 documents

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:

1. A copy of your resume or equivalent

2. A cover letter

3. A copy of your transcript - unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.

4. (Optional) Brief legal writing sample

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA APPLICATION BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Late submissions and emails will not be accepted as part of your application.

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.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 11/04/2026 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 will need to 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. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. 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.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

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/.

Please note: Applications mailed using government postage and/or internal federal government mailing systems are in violation of agency and postal regulations and will not be accepted.

These instructions outline our application process. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact us by noon ET on the announcements closing date. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact the Jennifer Snyderby email at jennifer.snyder@usdoj.gov or by phone at 2025988069 to obtain an alternative application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for disability during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Karen Jung by phone at 202-514-8885 or by email at Karen.Jung@usdoj.gov. The Antitrust Division provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 5:00 p.m. ET on the announcements closing date to request accommodation. Callers with hearing or speech impairment can access their states telecommunications relay service (TRS) to make TTY calls by dialing 7-1-1. Ms. Jung is not the point of contact for questions about the vacancy announcement.

Agency contact information

Jennifer Snyder

Phone 2025988069 Email jennifer.snyder@usdoj.gov Address Antitrust Division

450 5th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20530

US

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the announcement closes, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications based on the application we receive. Ranking will be determined based on responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 to 60 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:

1. A copy of your resume or equivalent

2. A cover letter

3. A copy of your transcript - unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.

4. (Optional) Brief legal writing sample

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA APPLICATION BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Late submissions and emails will not be accepted as part of your application.

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.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 11/04/2026 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 will need to 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. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. 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.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

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/.

Please note: Applications mailed using government postage and/or internal federal government mailing systems are in violation of agency and postal regulations and will not be accepted.

These instructions outline our application process. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact us by noon ET on the announcements closing date. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact the Jennifer Snyderby email at jennifer.snyder@usdoj.gov or by phone at 2025988069 to obtain an alternative application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for disability during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Karen Jung by phone at 202-514-8885 or by email at Karen.Jung@usdoj.gov. The Antitrust Division provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 5:00 p.m. ET on the announcements closing date to request accommodation. Callers with hearing or speech impairment can access their states telecommunications relay service (TRS) to make TTY calls by dialing 7-1-1. Ms. Jung is not the point of contact for questions about the vacancy announcement.

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Agency contact information

Jennifer Snyder

Phone 2025988069 Email jennifer.snyder@usdoj.gov Address Antitrust Division

450 5th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20530

US

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the announcement closes, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications based on the application we receive. Ranking will be determined based on responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 to 60 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request