U.S. Agency for International Development Office of General Counsel

Contact: Ms. Linda Cope
Administrative Officer
U.S. Agency for International Development Office of General Counsel
Room 6.6-74 RRB
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20523-6601

Phone: 202-712-4718

Description: The U.S. Agency for International Development is responsible for administering the United States Government's foreign assistance programs. The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice and guidance for all of the agency's operations worldwide.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Students work with an Assistant General Counsel and other lawyers within a particular division of the General Counsel's office. The work assigned to an intern in these divisions consists primarily of legal research, the writing of memoranda and the drafting and review of legal documents. Legal interns are regular included in weekly meetings of the entire legal staff during which current issues relating to USAID programs are discussed.

Approximate Number of Positions: 8

Preferred Background

Contracts: X
Policy

Preferred Second year students

Salary: None

Semesters Available: Fall, Spring, and Summer

Application Materials: Resume and cover letter

Deadlines: Fall: May 15 Spring: August 15 Summer: January 15