Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Millennium Challenge Corporation - Student Volunteer Intern Summer 2015 - Office of the General Counsel

Description:
Whether you are new to the Federal government or an experienced professional seeking a career change, visit our website at Millennium Challenge Corporation to see the dynamic projects our staff are undertaking.  If you want a career where you can see the difference your work makes, then join the Millennium Challenge Corporation!

The MCC Student Volunteer Internship Program is recruiting for its Summer 2015 session.  Internships are provided for students with a desire to work in the international development field and/or public sector and assignments are designed to complement the intern's educational pursuits while meeting the expressed needs of the agency and individual MCC departments.
Duties:  Legal Intern:   Interns will assist attorneys with providing legal advice to MCC staff on issues with development of new compact programs and implementation of existing compact programs;   reviewing disbursement related documentation; drafting letters, certificates, notices, agreements and memos; sitting in on negotiations with foreign governments and conference calls with local counsel; researching international law issues, as well as general law topics; generating closing checklists, assisting attorneys in conducting due diligence, responding to due diligence questions, and drafting MCC policies and procedures. Interns will be required to utilize legal reference files, the Internet, and electronic databases to conduct research, compile information, and verify citations.



Applicants must be current students of a law degree program and submit a writing sample on a legal matter.

Qualifications:
Students must meet the following requirements to qualify:




Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be currently enrolled at  least half-time in an accredited degree/diploma program (juris doctorate)

Must be in good academic standing

Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation

Apply:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/396087800

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