The Attorney General's Honors Program
The highly competitive Honors Program is only way that the Department
hires entry-level attorneys. Selection for employment is based on
many elements of a candidate's background including academic achievement,
law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience,
and summer or part-time legal employment. The Department also considers
specialized academic studies (including undergraduate and post-graduate
degrees), work experience, and extracurricular activities that directly
relate to the work of the Department.
FOR THE 2008-2009 HONORS PROGRAM, APPLY ONLINE BETWEEN JULY 25 AND SEPTEMBER 2, 2008.
New for 2008-2009
Eligibility for the Honors Program
Eligibility is generally limited to graduating law students and recent
law school graduates who entered judicial clerkships, graduate law
programs, or qualifying fellowships within 9 months of law school graduation and who meet additional
eligibility requirements. Select the link above for detailed information.
Apply
to the Honors Program
Apply online between July 25, 2008 and Tuesday, September 2, 2008 midnight, Eastern Time*. The Honors Program is centrally managed
by OARM; but each participating component makes independent hiring decisions.
We recommend that applicants read the application checklist and assemble
requested information before starting their application. Individuals
who need an accommodation in order to apply should contact the Office
of Attorney Recruitment and Management for assistance.
* The September 2, 2008 application
deadline for other main U.S. time zones is: 11:00 p.m. Central Time; 10:00
p.m. Mountain Time; 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Application Checklist
Information you will need in order to complete your application.
Participating Components
A list of the hiring components and the estimated number of positions
available this year.
Interviews
Information about selection, notification, scheduling, travel and reimbursement.
Lists of component contacts and specific component pre-interview writing
sample requirements. A detailed Travel Memo with
information on interview sites and travel emergencies.
Key Dates
Application opening and closing dates and information about the Department's
time line.
FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Honors Program
selection process, interviews, travel reimbursements, withdrawals
and deferments, and other important matters.
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