Summary Are you looking for a meaningful internship that will give you a competitive edge, marketable experience, and knowledge of the Federal Government while making a difference in people's lives? Check out this opportunity from the Office of the Inspector General to learn more about the office and the Federal Maritime Commission. We are seeking motivated law students who love challenge, can bring fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions to the office and agency! Responsibilities The Office of Inspector General internship is designed to provide law students with experience in a variety of real world Federal legal experience. Interns can expect to assist the Office of Inspector General with providing written and oral counsel, legal reviews, opinions, or decisions in the application of policies, regulations, and Federal laws for the programs and policies of FMC. Other assignments include legal analysis and research, conducting/participating in meetings, conferences, and consultations as necessary, preparing memoranda and opinions, and serving as an OIG liaison with the FMC and other government agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Duration of Internship: Students should be available from September until December 2024 and be able to work sixteen hours per week. Conditions of Student Volunteer Program: Selectees must submit school transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) and proof of enrollment in a degree or certificate-seeking program at an accredited education institution. Student volunteers do not receive payment of any kind from FMC, except approved volunteers may be eligible for a transit subsidy. Students must sign and adhere to the Federal Maritime Commission's Student Volunteer Service Agreement. A representative from selectee's school must sign the Federal Maritime Commission's Student Volunteer Service Agreement form. Although optional, students are encouraged to work with their school academic advisor to request course credits for the Student Volunteer Program. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: Currently enrolled and in good standing as a J.D. or LL.M candidate in an ABA accredited law school. AND Completed at least one (1) year of law school by requested start date. You must be a United States Citizen and at least 18 years old; AND Enrolled as a student on at least a half-time basis and as defined by your educational institution and be in good academic standing as defined by your educational institution; AND Submit proof of student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the student volunteer opportunity. Students must maintain student eligibility and enrollment throughout the duration of the student volunteer opportunity and must be actively enrolled at an accredited institution. Students who have graduated or will graduate prior to the completion of the Student Volunteer Program commitment are ineligible to participate without proof of future enrollment at an accredited educational institution. Specific work schedules vary and will be set upon selection. Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants should report only attendance and/or degrees from accredited institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx Education Please refer to the qualifications section. Additional Information Be sure to read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" Sections. Service is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits. Student interns may be eligible to receive a federal transit benefit to help pay for mass transit for their home-to-work commute. Accepted student volunteer interns are not considered to be Federal employees for any purpose other than for the purpose of: The Federal Tort Claims provisions published in 28 U.S.C. 2671 through 2680 which enables individuals (that are not Federal employees) who are injured by negligent or wrongful acts of Federal employees acting within the scope of their employment to submit claims for compensation for those injuries to the Federal Government. Claims related to injuries to Federal employees sustained during performance of work assignments under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 81.