Department of Education Office of Hearings and Appeals

Contact: Mr. Frank J. Furey
Director
U.S. Department of Education Office of Hearings and Appeals
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4533

Phone: 202-732-1830

Description: The Office of Hearings and Appeals is comprised of the Office of Administrative Law judges, the Office of Higher Education Appeals and the Civil Rights Reviewing Authority. The office serves as the quasi-judicial arm of the Department in cases involving civil rights, student financial assistance, audit and recovery of funds, debarment and suspension of participants and many other issues. They provide and independent forum for resolution of disputes involving federal funds.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns research and draft decisions and orders for the Administrative Law Judges. Interns are involved with all phases of the adjudicative process. While some part-time internships are available during the school year students are required to commit to full time during the summer.

Approximate Number of Positions: 5

Preferred Background

Contracts
Education Law
Administrative Law
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Preferred Second year students

Salary: No Approximate Amount:

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

Application Materials: Resume and writing sample

Deadlines: Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: March