Nuclear Energy Law Honor Law Graduate Intern

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) offers an Honor Law Graduate Program (HLGP) for select graduating law students and judicial law clerks.

The two-year rotation program provides exposure to diverse NRC divisions, including litigation, environmental review, and regulatory drafting. Ideal candidates will hold an ABA‑accredited law degree and be on track to graduate by mid‑2026–27, with top academic standing and bar admission pursued during the first year of NRC employment.

Qualifications

• ABA-accredited law school degree required with GPA and class ranking expectations.
• J.D. or LL.M. with eligibility to sit for the Bar in the U.S.
• Upper 30% of class or GPA of at least 3.25 as applicable to the GG-11/12 tracks.
• Bar admission not prerequisite but expected within first year of NRC employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in administrative litigation involving NRC-licensed activities.
• Review environmental impact statements with technical staff.
• Draft proposed regulations for new or revised safety standards.
• Assist in review and litigation of employment law, government contracts, fiscal law and security issues.
• Research and prepare briefs for submission to Federal appeals courts.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Research skills

Education

J.D. degree (ABA-accredited)

LL.M. degree

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) offers an Honor Law Graduate Program (HLGP) for select graduating law students and judicial law clerks.

The two-year rotation program provides exposure to diverse NRC divisions, including litigation, environmental review, and regulatory drafting. Ideal candidates will hold an ABA‑accredited law degree and be on track to graduate by mid‑2026–27, with top academic standing and bar admission pursued during the first year of NRC employment.