Law Student - Government in Middletown, CT

Government

Middletown, CT

Law Student - Government in Middletown, CT

Law Student

Max 2 yrs required

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Department: Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP)
Job Title: Summer Law Clerk
Experience: s
Salary: Unpaid (typically 8-12 weeks)

Bureau of Consumer Protection:

- Mandate to protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices
- Enforces consumer protection laws and trade regulation rules
- Actions include investigations, litigation, rulemaking, and education
- Contributes to informing Congress and other government entities about consumer impact

Summer Law Clerk Program:

- Hosted by the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection
- Seeks highly motivated second-year law students with interest in consumer protection
- Work with all BCP divisions: Advertising Practices, Enforcement, Financial Practices, Marketing Practices, and Privacy and Identity Protection
- Offers substantive legal work to demonstrate writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Small program (typically 8 clerks) for full integration and meaningful assignments
- Assignments may include drafting, appearing at hearings, leading interviews, and researching legal issues
- Each clerk paired with an attorney mentor

Eligibility:

- Unpaid position
- Typically 8-12 weeks
- Must be . citizen and completed 2 years of law school
- Must continue legal studies in the fall following the clerkship

Application:

- for inquiries or questions
- Contact FTC regional offices directly for summer employment opportunities outside of Washington, DC