How to Apply
Your
complete application should include all of the following:
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Cover letter - stating anticipated date of
graduation or availability.
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Resume (include law school GPA and undergraduate
GPA).
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Writing sample of reasonable length*.
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Two references. Include full mailing address and
daytime phone number.
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Law School transcript
(photocopy acceptable), and class rank, if possible. Include an
explanation of any unusual grading system.
* An
appropriate writing sample should demonstrate your research, analytical
and writing skills, (i.e., organization, grammar, spelling and
persuasiveness). Do not submit an edited work, such as a published law
review article or opinion issued by a court; however, a draft that is
totally your work is acceptable.
Submit a
complete application package via email to:
attorneyhonorsprogram@fdic.gov. If an electronic/scanned copy of
transcript is not available, transcript may be faxed to: (678) 916-2441.
For assistance contact Anita Norwood, Paralegal Specialist at (678)
916-2264.
Applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, national origin, age, marital status, disability, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
The FDIC
provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where
appropriate. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any
part of the application and hiring process should contact Christine
Griffin, Administrative Specialist, telephone: (703) 562-6387.
For more
information, email your questions to
attorneyhonorsprogram@fdic.gov
Privacy Act Statement
The FDIC is
authorized to request this information from you by 12 U.S.C ยง 1819 and Executive
Order 9397. The purpose for collecting the information is to evaluate your
qualifications for employment by the FDIC. Furnishing the requested information
is voluntary, but failure to provide the requested information may delay or
prohibit the processing of your application. The information you provide may be
furnished to third parties, including law enforcement authorities, as authorized
by law, or used according to any of the other routine uses described in the FDIC
Attorney and Legal Intern Applicant Records (30-64-0001) System of Records
available at
http://www.fdic.gov/regulations/laws/rules/2000-4000.html#200030--64--0001
Attorney Honors Program Application Schedule
We will
accept applications for the 2010 program starting June 1, 2009,
through September 30, 2009.