WANT TO WORK FOR THE DOJ post graduation?\u00a0 APPLY THIS MONTH!<\/p>\n
Many distinguished attorneys began their careers through the Attorney General\u2019s Honors Program — the largest and most prestigious federal entry-level attorney hiring program of its kind.<\/p>\n
Eligibility for the Honors Program
\nEligibility is generally limited to graduating law students, and recent law school graduates who entered judicial clerkships, graduate law programs, or qualifying legal fellowships within 9 months of law school graduation and who meet additional eligibility requirements.\u00a0 Students cannot apply to both the Honors Program and the Summer Law Intern Program simultaneously.<\/p>\n
Participating Components
\nEvery year, various components and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices hire entry-level attorneys through the Honors Program. The number of entry-level attorney positions varies from year to year.\u00a0 Review the list of the\u00a0 components participating this year:
\nAntitrust Division\u00a0 |\u00a0 Civil Division\u00a0 |\u00a0 Civil Rights Division\u00a0 |\u00a0 Criminal Division\u00a0 |\u00a0 Drug Enforcement Administration\u00a0 |\u00a0 Environment & Natural Resources Division\u00a0 |\u00a0 Executive Office for Immigration Review\u00a0 |\u00a0 Federal Bureau of Prisons\u00a0 | Federal Bureau of Investigation | Gaye L. Tenoso Indian Country Fellowship | National Security Division\u00a0 |\u00a0 Office of Information Policy\u00a0 | Tax Division\u00a0 |\u00a0 USAO – District of Arizona | USAO – Eastern District of Arkansas |\u00a0 USAO – Eastern District of California | USAO – District of Columbia\u00a0 |\u00a0 USAO – Southern District of New York | USAO – Northern District of Ohio | U.S. Trustee Program<\/p>\n
Selection Criteria
\nJustice takes pride in the fact that we consider the \u201cwhole candidate\u201d when making selections for employment. Selections are made based on many elements of a candidate\u2019s background including a demonstrated commitment to government service, academic achievement, leadership, law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience, past employment, and extracurricular activities that relate to the work of Justice and the relevant component.
\nEvery year the Department hires a significant number of entry-level attorneys through the Honors Program. Selectees represent diverse backgrounds and\u00a0 interests, and come from law schools throughout the country.\u00a0 The Honors Program is centrally managed by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management, but each participating component reviews the applications submitted and makes independent hiring decisions.<\/p>\n
Key Dates
\n\u2022 July 31: Application Opens
\n\u2022 Early September (day after Labor Day): Application deadline
\n\u2022 Late September:\u00a0 Interview candidates selected
\n\u2022 October 17 – November 4:\u00a0 Main Honors Program interview period<\/p>\n
Applications for the Honors Program 2016-2017 will open on July 31, 2016 and close on September 6, 2016. FOR MORE INFORMATION on HOW TO APPLY, See SYMPLICITY post #1742, and:<\/p>\n