Legal Intern (NTE 8/31/2025)

Duties

Interns will work on the full range of communications and technology topics handled by the Commission to advance the policy goals of empowering consumers, increasing all communities' access to affordable broadband, and digital equity.

In particular, interns will assist with projects that address digital equity in low-income communities, communities of color and rural areas, as well as how to increase diversity amongst broadcast licensees.

Interns will also work on projects surrounding spectrum and international issues.

Interns will assist the Commissioner and advisors with legal research, writing, and analysis. Interns may also participate in meetings with various stakeholder groups and help with external outreach such as drafting speeches and press statements.

Duties may also involve interacting with industry counsel, consumer groups, congressional staff, and agency personnel on a variety of issues.

NOTE : Work schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of agency policy and the supervisor.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Be a law degree seeking student.
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after 12 / 31 / 59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Must submit a cover letter which describes your interest in the position.
• Education-Transcripts Required
• Financial Disclosure may be required.

Must maintain at least half-time enrollment status as defined by your school.

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, you should only report attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education. You may verify accreditation at the following website : All education claimed will be verified.

Qualifications

First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students pursuing their J.D. are encouraged to apply. Superior research and writing skills, an eye for detail, a desire to work as part of a team of professionals.

Excellent opportunity for students with a background and interest in broadband, communications, and media equity.

• A degree seeking student in the field of Law and have completed one to two years of study toward law degree.
• Enrolled in a school that has been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Enrolled at least half-time as defined by your school.
• Be in good academic standing (i.e., must have at least a 3.0 GPA or its equivalent ).
• Students must provide a Cover Letter describing their interest in the position.
• US Citizen or if you are not a citizen you must meet one the following criteria : 1. owe permanent allegiance to the United States (for example, natives of American Samoa and Swains Island);

2. be a lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); or 3. be admitted as a refugee under 8 U.

S.C. 1157 or have been granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and have filed a declaration of intention to become lawful permanent resident and then citizen when eligible.

GS-07 : Completed one full academic year of graduate level education toward a law degree.

GS-09 : Completed two full academic years of graduate level education toward a law degree.

Education requirements must be met prior to appointment. Updated transcript is required to verify requirements have been met.

Education

Enrolled and pursuing a law degree.

Additional information

Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired;

you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job.

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. .

The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including :

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Care Insurance

Holidays and Leave

Retirement

Thrift Savings Plan

Transit Benefit

Alternative Work Schedule

Telecommuting

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

• Resume
• Copy of your law school transcripts showing total credit hours earned and cumulative GPA.
• Cover Letter (describing your interest in the position )
• Writing Sample (not more than 5 pages; excerpts from lengthier documents are acceptable)
• References
• Schedule A Letter / Documentation, if applicable.
• Veterans MUST submit form DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," or an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.

Your resume must clearly document how you meet the specialized experience in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this vacancy.

Some positions require supplemental document(s). All required supporting documents MUST be received by midnight U.S. Eastern Time of the closing date of the announcement, as specified in this announcement.

If you do not submit a required document (e.g. transcripts, etc.) your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.

Additionally, you may not receive the special consideration, e.g. Vet's Preference, for which you may be eligible without the appropriate supporting documentation.

Once you apply to this vacancy you will be prompted by the system to upload the documents. If you are unable to upload the required documentation, contact the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement prior to 5 : 00 p.

m. U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.

How to Apply

To apply to this announcement go to the website : Your application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.

S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage . If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement.

Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts to determine the validity of on-line question.

Agency contact information

Vicky Torres Phone Fax 202-418-1498 Email Address Federal Communications Commission

45 L Street NE

Washington, District of Columbia 20554

United States

Next steps

After we receive your complete application, your qualifications will be reviewed. You will be disqualified if you do not submit your transcripts including your cumulative GPA and credits earned;

and other required documents. You will be notified when a determination is made on your qualifications and selection.

NOTE : Commissioner Starks also is accepting applications for voluntary, unpaid student internships. Candidates interested in those positions should visit this webpage :

Fair & Transparent

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