Student Trainee (Paralegal Specialist)

To be eligible for the DOL Pathways - Internship Program, an individual must be currently enrolled and seeking a degree in the field of law, in a qualifying educational institution/program on a full or half-time basis for current semester. Must maintain at least half-time status as defined by your school. Additional proof of enrollment for the upcoming semester will be required before a final job offer can be extended. Click here for a definition of a qualifying education institution/program. Applicants for this position must meet the definition of a CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENT as outlined throughout this announcement. If you do not meet this definition, you will not be considered.

Must Possess and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on the unweighted 4.0 scale. GPA is based on current enrollment. Must be in good academic standing.

Applicants who graduate from their degree seeking programs in the current semester can be considered for internships only if they are enrolled and/or accepted for enrollment in the upcoming semester in a proceeding degree seeking program.

For GS-7: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree.

One full academic year of undergraduate; graduate; is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university, or school to represent 1 year of full-time study. All education beyond high school must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

GS-07: Completed one full academic year of graduate level education toward a law degree, beyond a bachelor's degree (e.g. LL.M, J.D., etc.).

GS-09: Completed two full academic years of graduate level education toward a law degree, beyond a bachelor's degree (e.g. LL.M, J.D., etc.).

Education requirements must be met prior to appointment. Updated transcript is required to verify requirements have been met.
If selected:

• Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on a half to full-time basis (as determined by the educational institution).
• Be seeking a degree that is relevant to this position. (For this internship you must be seeking a degree in Law.)
• Be able to work at least 16 hours per week during the academic semester, depending on your academic schedule, and preferably full-time during the summer. This is not a summer only position.
• Grade qualifications must be met prior to start date.
• Must furnish course registration information at the start of each school term.
• Must provide verification of academic status (transcripts) at the end of each academic term.