Summer 2026 Intern – Summer Law Clerk

Austincc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A governmental office is seeking Summer Law Clerks to support the Office of Legal Services in Washington, DC. The role involves conducting legal research, writing legal documents, and participating in meetings. Applicants must be current 1L law students with strong communication and writing skills. The internship is primarily onsite, with a strong recommendation for in-person attendance at various events. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for seeking new legal skills and initiatives to complete projects.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to multi-task in a workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Write memoranda, correspondence, and legislative summaries.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to discussions.

Skills

Oral communication

Legal research

Writing skills

Multitasking

Education

Current 1L law student

Job description

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is hiring paid law clerks to support the Office of Legal Services. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States and is responsible for conducting the nation’s monetary policy, promoting the stability of the financial system, and promoting the safety and soundness of individual financial institutions. The CFPB regulates consumer financial products and services and empowers consumers to make better-informed financial decisions. The OIG is the independent and objective oversight authority for the Board and the CFPB.

The OIG conducts audits, investigations, and other reviews of the programs and operations of the Board and the CFPB, to assess and promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in these programs and operations while helping to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. Within the OIG, the Office of Legal Services is the independent legal counsel to the IG and the OIG staff. The Office of Legal Services law clerk will assist in providing comprehensive legal advice, research, counseling, critical analysis, and representation in support of OIG projects and activities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research (e.g., statutes, regulations, case law, policies).
• Writes memoranda, correspondence, case law briefs, and legislative summaries.
• Attends and participates in client meetings.

Requirements for Summer Law Clerk

• Applicant must be a current 1L.
• Applicants should have an enthusiasm for seeking out opportunities to learn new legal skills; excellent oral communication, research, and writing skills; and initiative to see projects to completion while multi-tasking in a workplace environment.

Required Documents for Application

To apply, submit a resume, a writing sample, and a cover letter that indicates why you wish to work for the OIG. Transcripts will be required when grades become available.

Location

The internship location is in Washington, DC, primarily onsite. The internship includes participation in various Board events. In-person presence at these events is strongly recommended.

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current 1L students, pursuing a law degree. Proof of enrollment will be required.