Student Trainee (Legal)

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) offers Pathways Internship Program internships for students to gain real-world exposure in the energy sector. This Student Trainee (Legal) vacancy covers several offices (OAL, OALJ, OERA, OGC, and Commissioner Rosner) and requires enrollment in a qualifying program.

Provisions indicate eligibility must be met by specific semester deadlines for spring and summer internships.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational program on a half- to full-time basis.
• Must meet the definition of a student for the duration of the appointment.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Education

Second year of law school

Job description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! Our Pathways Internship Program provides students the opportunity to acquire first-hand experience in the energy industry, while gaining exposure to the Commission's work. This Student Trainee (Legal) vacancy will be used to fill multiple intern positions in OAL, OALJ, OERA, OGC, and Commissioner Rosner.

You must meet all eligibility and qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the end of the Fall 2026 semester for spring internships and by the end of the spring 2026 semester for summer internships.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for our Pathways Internship Program, you must:

• Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on a half- to full-time basis (as determined by the educational institution); AND
• Meet the definition of a student throughout the duration of your appointment; AND
• Meet the qualification standards (e.g., series and grade).

You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify as a GS-9 Student Trainee (Legal), you must complete your second year of law school by the end of the fall 2026 semester for spring internships and by the spring 2027 semester for summer internships.

To view the qualification requirements of Student Trainee (Legal) please visit: Internship Qualifications

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 any volunteer experience.

Please do not cut and paste the "Duties" section, specialized experience statement, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.