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The Summer Honors Program is highly-competitive. We hire very few of the students who apply, and we limit the size of the program so that students receive substantive work. 1L students from past programs have gone on to work their second summer at law firms. Many pursue jobs that relate to securities, finance or related industries, but others have pursued other specialties while still using the skills that they learned at the SEC.
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19-SUM1L-SHPL-LMN
518340500
We have high expectations for our students, often assigning them the same work we would give a newly-hired staff attorney. Students assist with tasks such as drafting regulations, reviewing filings, or preparing for interviews and testimony. They spend hours every day with line attorneys and they support senior executives.The Securities and Exchange Commission have begun interviewing and extending offers to first-year (1L) law students for its 2019 Summer Honors Program in Washington, DC and participating regional offices. Though these are volunteer positions, they offer students responsibilities and experiences that promote their careers. Students work with Commission staff on projects particular to the Division or Office to which they are assigned. Students participate in seminars/workshops on various aspects of the federal securities laws. We ask that our students commit 40-hours per week for at least 10 weeks.
Washington, DC 1L law students work for a range of offices and divisions while regional 1L law students are primarily located in either the Division of Enforcement or Office of Compliance Inspections & Examinations.
The following division/offices/regions are looking for current 1L law students to intern with us during Summer 2019:
Division of Enforcement
Division of Investment Management
Division of Trading & Markets
Office of Compliance Inspections & Examinations
Office of Administrative Law Judges
Office of Credit Ratings
Office of the Investor Advocate
Office of General Counsel
Office of International Affairs
Executive Services
Atlanta Regional Office
Boston Regional Office
Denver Regional Office
Fort Worth Regional Office
Los Angeles Regional Office
Miami Regional Office
New York Regional Office
Philadelphia Regional Office
Salt Lake Regional Office
San Francisco Regional Office
If you wish to be considered for Summer 2019 1L opportunities within the Chicago Regional Office, click here.
Our Summer 2019 Student Honors Program will official begin Monday, May 20, 2019 and conclude Friday, August 2, 2019.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here. Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.
TTY/ASCII: Video Relay Service users are welcome to contact the appropriate SEC office or employee via the contact information listed above. If you do not otherwise have access to a Video Phone or Video Relay service, you may send us an email or use the Federal Video Relay Service via the internet. For more information about using the Federal Relay Service and to create a new account, please see: http://fedvrs.us/
Under 5.U.S.C. 3111, a student volunteer is not a Federal employee for any purposes other than injury compensation and law related to the Tort Claims Act. Service is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits however, transportation subsidy to and from your assigned duty station may be available.
A complete application consists of the following:
1. Resume - must list your educational and work and/or internship experience and include your current contact information
2. Cover Letter - Please address your cover letter as "Dear Hiring Committee". Please include your top three division/office/region(s) to which you would like to be considered. Please explain how your experience and education would make a positive contribution to the SEC.
3. Transcript(s)/Enrollment Verification - Unofficial, self-prepared transcripts, and/or enrollment verifications are REQUIRED to prove current/future enrollment and eligibility. Failure to provide this information will immediately disqualify you from further consideration (copies are sufficient).
4. Writing Sample - No more than 5-10 pages (the system will not allow any writing samples over 10 pages)
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
PLEASE READ THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE APPLYING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS WITHIN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY YOU FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the
closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website.
To begin, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or log-in to your USAJOBS account, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To return to a previously saved or incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE VIA USAJOBS. WE WILL NOT CONSIDER FAXED AND/OR MAILED APPLICATION PACKAGES.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at three points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking on "Application Status." The three points of notification are:
1. Application Received or Application Incomplete (within 24 hours of submitting application);
2. Notification of Eligibility/Results (30 days after vacancy closure); and
3. Notification of Selection or Non-Selection (within 80 days of vacancy opening date).
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/518340500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has begun interviewing and extending offers to first-year (1L) law students for its 2019 Summer Honors Program in Washington, DC and participating regional offices. Though these are volunteer positions, they offer students responsibilities and experiences that promote their careers. Students work with Commission staff on projects particular to the Division or Office to which they are assigned. Students participate in seminars/workshops on various aspects of the federal securities laws. We ask that our students commit 40-hours per week for at least 10 weeks.
