BCP Summer Law Clerk Program

Interested in Consumer Protection?
Clerkships Available with the FTC

The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection in Washington, D.C. is accepting applications for full-time summer law clerk positions from highly motivated first-year and second-year law students interested in litigation, investigation, and public policy in the areas of consumer protection, fraud, and privacy. Law clerks work directly with attorneys and investigators in conducting investigations, assisting with ongoing litigation, interviewing potential witnesses, performing legal research, and drafting legal memoranda. Law clerks are also afforded the opportunity to observe the judicial, administrative, and legislative process in action. The paid summer internships require a commitment of approximately 10 weeks, during which law clerks work with attorneys and investigators throughout the Bureau’s seven divisions.

Outstanding summer law clerks may receive offers of full-time employment with the Bureau upon graduation from law school. Visit our legal recruitment page to learn more about attorney jobs in the Bureau of Consumer Protection. You can also view video footage of BCP attorneys discussing their careers at the FTC.

One of the best places to work, especially if you like being part of the news. -- Washingtonian Magazine

Have you ever financed a car or shopped online? Have you exercised your right to receive a free credit report, or used the National Do Not Call Registry to block unwanted telemarketing calls? Do you ever refer to product warranties, clothing care labels, or stickers showing the energy costs of home appliances? If so, you have been taking advantage of laws enforced by the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection!

The Bureau of Consumer Protection’s mandate is to protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices. The Bureau enforces a variety of consumer protection laws enacted by Congress, as well as trade regulation rules issued by the Commission. Its actions include individual company and industry-wide investigations, administrative and federal court litigation, rulemaking proceedings, and consumer and business education. In addition, the Bureau contributes to the Commission’s ongoing efforts to inform Congress and other government entities of the impact that proposed actions could have on consumers.

The Bureau of Consumer Protection has seven divisions, each with its own areas of expertise.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Writing Sample
  • Transcript
  • Reference List

TO:

BCP Summer Law Clerk Committee
Bureau of Consumer Protection
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
H-117
Washington, DC 20580
202-326-2586 (fax)

SUGGESTED APPLICATION DEADLINE:  NOVEMBER 15 (Fall/2Ls)
                                                                        MARCH 15 (Spring/1Ls, 2Ls)

QUESTIONS about the application process? Please contact:
        Julie Bush              (202) 326-3608
        Phil Tumminio       (202) 326-2004

For information about opportunities with the FTC outside of Washington, DC, see our Regional Offices page.