Department of Education Office of General Counsel

Contact: Ms. J. Carolyn Adams
Operations Officer
U.S. Department of Education
Office of General Counsel
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 5334
Washington, DC 20202-2110

Phone: 202-401-8340

Description: The Office of General Counsel provides in house legal assistance to the Department's operating divisions and programs. It's work supports enforcement of federal statutes prohibiting discrimination in funding or programing in education. The office also drafts proposed legislation to the Congress.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: First and Second year law students are hired for the internship program. Interns may be assigned to work with one or more divisions within the office. Interns are exposed to a variety of legal and programmatic areas. Interns generally perform research and writing assignments or participate in litigation activities.

Approximate Number of Positions: 3

Preferred Background

Contracts
Education Law
Administrative Law
Other: Legislative Drafting

Preferred Second year students

Salary: No Approximate Amount:

Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume and cover letter

Deadlines: Fall: August Spring: January Summer: March