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**This announcement has been extended and will now close on Friday, September 20, 2024.**
Do you want to perform volunteer legal operations work in a challenging yet professional environment? Begin by investing in your career and future at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) !
The SEC is actively recruiting for the Spring 2025 SEC Scholars Legal Program. The program targets currently enrolled JD and LL.M. students to participate in at least a ten-week program.
08/09/2024 to 09/20/2024
$0 - $0 without compensation
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The Spring 2025 SEC Scholars Legal program will tentatively begin on the following dates:
You will be required toprovide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Documentation may be submitted at the time of application. All materials will be required upon selection.
See Required Documents section below. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
If you would like to learn more about the SEC Scholars Program, please register for one of our upcoming information sessions.
Information Session Links:
Tuesday, August 20, 2024; 5:00 - 6:00 pm (ET) - Register Here
Wednesday, August 21, 2024; 2:00 - 3:00 pm (ET) - Register Here
Wednesday, August 28, 2024; 2:00 - 3:00 pm (ET) -Register Here
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.
Volunteer Service may be extended at the discretion of the agency.
Selectees for this position are ineligible for health benefits, life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), and long-term care insurance.
Converting to the Competitive Service: This appointment does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information.
The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the eligibility requirements above.
All applicants will be notified of their application status once the vacancy announcement has closed. Applicants that have a tentative eligible rating will be referred to the hiring office for review. You may be required to submit additional documentation upon selection to verify eligibility and qualifications. If additional documentation is required, OHR will contact you directly.
Applicants will be required to submit a writing sample as part of the initial application process. The writing sample may be used to further assess applicants who meet the basic eligibility requirements.
Note: You may select up to three location(s) you want to be considered for. You may only be considered for the location(s) indicated in your application.
The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link
You must provide a complete Application Package; please read the following requirements carefully. Your name should be included on all documents, these include:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application."
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. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).
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/804011400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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At the SEC, we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service for the Spring 2025 SEC Scholars Legal Program in our Regional offices.
We offer law students robust responsibilities and experiences that enhance their legal careers. Over the course of at least ten-weeks, students will work with Commission staff on projects particular to the specific Division or Office to which they are assigned. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in seminars/workshops; roundtable discussions, and a mentoring program that will provide detailed information and guidance on securities laws.
