LAW STUDENTS

The selection of second and third-year students for summer law clerk (at the GS-9 level) and permanent positions (at the GS-11 level) is generally made by the Associate General Counsel (Management). The required interview, academic performance and writing samples are the primary sources of information concerning the applicant. To be hired, a candidate needs class standing in the top one-third, law review/law journal participation or moot court achievement. Individuals seeking positions as Intellectual Property attorneys must have an adequate technical background, usually evidenced by an engineering degree or a degree in the physical sciences, computer sciences, or mathematics. References are verified. The Office seeks new attorneys and law clerks who have the potential to handle the difficult and challenging assignments that confront all OGC attorneys. Academic performance in law school is considered an important predictor of future accomplishment. A strong academic record is, as a practical matter, a prerequisite to consideration for a job offer.