What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Student Volunteer position at Office of the General Counsel?
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Office of the General Counsel is seeking motivated and detail-oriented law students to serve as interns in a 4-to-6-week volunteer program. This opportunity provides students with exposure to federal legal work and the opportunity to support attorneys and program staff on a variety of legal and policy matters.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have completed at least one full semester at an accredited law school at the begining of the current academic terms and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or rank in the upper half of their class.Responsibilities:
Law student interns may assist attorneys and program staff with a variety of assignments including but not limited to:- Conducting legal research and analysis on statues, regulations, and case law.
- Assisting with drafting legal memoranda, summaries, and briefing materials.
- Supporting the review of policies, guidance documents, and regulatory materials.
- Assisting with litigation preparation or administrative law matters, as applicable.
- Attending meetings, hearings, or briefings when appropriate.
- Supporting special legal or policy projects within the office.