Student Trainee (Legal)

This vacancy is being announced under the Pathway's Internship Program. Only the first 50 applications received will be reviewed. Once the 50 application threshold has been reached, the announcement will be closed that midnight (Any applications received before midnight will be accepted and reviewed for consideration). This internship may be extended each academic semester for up to one year, based on the performance of the incumbent and subject to the agency's budgetary allocations.

Duties

After successful completion of the program requirements, individuals, at the agency's discretion, MAY BE converted to a term or career appointment, without further competition. However, there is no guarantee.

This internship may be extended each academic semester for up to one year, based on the performance of the incumbent and subject to the agency's budgetary allocations. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) of the Export-Import Bank is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic law students to serve as summer interns. The OGC legal internship offers a unique, hands-on opportunity for students to learn the practice of law in a federal government corporation setting. Selected interns undertake legal research, writing and other assignments in all areas of law OGC handles, at the direction of a supervising attorney. Interns are also invited to participate in OGC meetings with senior management executives, outside counsel, and other attorneys. Interns may also receive assignments from other OGC divisions based on their expressed areas of interest and the needs of those divisions. Students must be currently enrolled in law school at least half-time. Interns must be U.S. citizens.

DESIRED
Rising 3Ls and LLM students are preferred, but exceptional rising 2Ls may also be considered. Coursework and/or employment experience in corporations, international law, employment law, administrative law, ethics, and/or commercial transactions is highly desirable.

Salary

• $57,736 - $91,815/year

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background and Security/Suitability Investigation
• MUST be a continuing student enrolled or accepted for enrollment for the current/upcoming semesters for the duration of the internship
• Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Sign a Pathway's Internship Program agreement and adhere to program requirements.
• Provide official documentation of enrollment status when requested
• If you are graduating at the end of the semester and do not plan to continue your education, you are not eligible for the position

Qualifications

After successful completion of the program requirements, individuals, at the agency's discretion, MAY BE converted to a term or career appointment, without further competition. However, there is no guarantee.

Eligibility Requirements:

To apply for a Pathways Internship position, candidates must be:

• A U.S. Citizen
• Currently enrolled, on at least a half-time basis, in an accredited college/university (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
• In good academic standing, maintaining a G.P.A of 2.5 or higher
• If you are not a student enrolled in the current semester, you must submit proof of enrollment in the upcoming semester (i.e., letter from the registrar's office or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution).
• If you are a student who is enrolled in the current semester and your transcript does not show current enrollment or if you have completed the semester and your transcript does not show enrollment for the upcoming semester, you must submit proof of continued enrollment (i.e., letter from the registrar's office or course enrollment print out, etc.).
• Your transcript or registrar's letter must document the educational requirements for this position.
• If you are graduating at the end of the semester, you are not eligible for the position.

Work Schedule Requirements:

• You must be able to work at least 24 hours per week during the academic year and full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer.

If selected, you:

• must sign a Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement;
• must maintain status as a current student;
• must maintain good academic standing, at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale.
• must furnish course registration information at the start of each school term (if extended); and
• must provide verification of academic status (transcript) at the end of each academic term (if extended).

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education requirements for each grade which you are requesting consideration for:

• GS-07: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree.
• GS-09: Completion of 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.

****NOTE: One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours*****

Students in an accredited post-secondary school must provide a copy of their transcripts which shows the list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable to be considered, but official transcripts are required prior to appointment.

****NOTE: You must submit proof of your education at the time of application in order to receive consideration.*****

Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information:

• http://www.naces.org
• http://www.fceatlanta.com

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, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

All requirements must be met by 04/09/2026, the closing date of the announcement.

Other Information An extension may be possible without further competition when the student remains eligible for the program. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds. Upon successful completion of the Pathways Internship, candidates MAY BE converted to term or career appointment, without further competition. Candidates may be converted to the grade at which they qualify. Conversion to a term or career position is not guaranteed and is subject to many factors such as funding and position availability. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Veterans: All veterans must meet the qualification requirements of the position for further consideration. For more information on veterans' preference, please click here. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Ethical Standards/Financial Disclosure: EXIM is committed to the highest ethical standards. As an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. You will be required to complete new employee ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If this position is subject to financial disclosure requirements (either public or confidential depending upon your position), you will be required to complete a new entrant financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment. Required Documents

Your application package should include the following documents:

• Your Resume (applicants are required to submit a resume with job title, series/grade (if federal employee), duties and accomplishments, employer's name, starting and ending dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and annual salary). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
  • Effective September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in accordance with the Merit Hiring Plan. If you have not already done so, please update your resume under your profile before applying for any federal job. For additional details, visit click the following link.
• Unofficial Transcripts. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
• Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.
• Special Priority Selection rights under CTAP or ICTAP:
  • Copy of your agency notice (RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc);
  • Copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating),
  • Most current SF-50 showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, position title, grade level, and duty location.
• Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran. Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF)15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter, if applicable. If a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility.
• Submission of any required documents listed in vacancy announcement, if applicable.

Please note that if you do not provide all required information/documents, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

How to Apply

Effective September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in accordance with the Merit Hiring Plan. If you have not already done so, please update your resume under your profile before applying for any federal job. For additional details, visit click the following link.

Applications will only be accepted online; however if you are unable to apply online, please contact the Agency Contact Person listed below.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

The following is a link to preview the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12919131

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) onto receive consideration. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) onto receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account here, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.