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Student Volunteer (General Legal)
Commodity Futures Trading Commission · Posted 57 days ago
On-site Contract Washington, DC Apply by Oct 31, 2026 Legal Occupations Student Trainee ENFJENFPENTPESFP Marketing
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Unpaid internships with CFTC are offered year-round and can last from 12 weeks to 12 months. Duties vary based on the department and/or office in which the intern is placed. CFTC's Internship Program offers valuable experience that contributes to educational and professional growth, and may be applied in any future employment endeavor, including federal, state and local governments or in the private sector. Internships may begin as early as August 2026.
What You'll Do
- →Position: Law students currently enrolled and in good standing as a J.D. or LL.M candidate in an ABA accredited law school.
- →The CFTC offers substantive work that gives interns an opportunity to demonstrate their skills through work experience.
- →Interns assist the CFTC with tasks set out by various teams, such as research, data capturing and working closely with different team members to learn more about the Commission.
- →Students will be assigned to work with CFTC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commissions' work.
- →The CFTC offers substantive legal work that provides interns an opportunity to demonstrate their writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
- →Law students will be assigned to work with CFTC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commissions' work.
- →Interns may be assigned to one of the following Divisions or Offices: Chairman/Commissioner's Office Five Commissioners administer the CFTC, all Commissioners are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
- →The President designates one of the Commissioners to serve as Chairman.
- →The Chairman and Commissioners sponsor advisory committees as well as provide market oversight.
- →Duties of a legal intern may include: Researching and analyzing market issues Drafting memos summarizing research and briefing the Chairman or Commissioner Drafting public statements Attending meetings with market participants Division of Enforcement (DOE) DOE investigates and prosecutes alleged violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and CFTC regulations by filing complaints in the U.S.
- →District Court.
- →The Division also provides expert help and technical assistance with case development and trials.
Requirements
- ✓To be eligible for this volunteer internship all of the following requirements must be met.
- ✓You MUST submit academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the eligibility requirements.
- ✓(Unofficial is acceptable) If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete, and you will be ineligible.
- ✓A completed application will only be accepted via USAJobs.
- ✓Applications will not be accepted via email.
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- ✓You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
- ✓EDUCATION: Institutions located within the United States that have attained accreditation are listed on the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education's website.
- ✓To verify your institution's accreditation, please access this website: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx A complete listing of all institutions, including those located outside of U.S. territories, may be found in Accredited Institutions of Post-Secondary Education, a handbook published annually by the American Council on Education (ACE).
- ✓For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
- ✓Actively enrolled (at least part-time) in an accredited college/university.
- ✓You must submit a law school transcript.
Benefits
- ★Volunteers are not eligible to receive agency benefits.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 68c2a299-8905-4790-a010-002deb564280
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