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Spring 2027 SEC Scholars Legal Program- HQ (1L, 2L, 3L, or LL.M.) (Volunteer)
Securities and Exchange Commission · Posted 71 days ago
On-site Washington, DC Apply by Aug 27, 2026 Legal Occupations Student Trainee ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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Do you want to perform volunteer legal operations work in a challenging yet professional environment? The SEC is actively recruiting for the Spring 2027 SEC Scholars Legal Program. The program targets currently enrolled JD and LL.M. students to participate in at least a ten-week unpaid program. This internship is not remote.
What You'll Do
- →The program will tentatively begin on the following dates: 01/25/2027 - 04/02/2027 02/08/2027 - 04/16/2027 Law students will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commission's work.
- →Intern assignments range from supporting litigation to assisting with drafting new regulations to helping with reviews, exams or public outreach.
- →For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific division/offices within headquarters, please read the SEC's website.
- →The SEC Scholars Legal Program will be full-time or part-time during the Spring.
- →Work schedule will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectees' academic course load schedule and division/office needs.
- →You will have the opportunity to discuss schedule, hours, etc. upon selection and acceptance into the program.
- →Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week.
- →The following divisions and offices within our Headquarters offices are seeking JD/LL.M. students to volunteer with us during the Spring 2027 program.
- →You will be asked to rank your top three choices of office.
Requirements
- ✓You will be required to provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
- ✓Documentation may be submitted at the time of application.
- ✓All materials will be required upon selection.
- ✓See Required Documents section below.
- ✓Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs.
- ✓For more information, click here.
- ✓Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice.
- ✓Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.
Personality Fit
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