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Summary This is an open continuous vacancy. Students interested in consideration for Fall 2024 should have your application package submitted by May 15, 2024. Students interested in consideration for the Spring 2025 should have your application package submitted by October 15, 2024. Students interested in Summer 2025 should have your application package submitted by January 15, 2025. Responsibilities The Office of General Counsel's (OGC) mission is to provide legal services, based on the highest professional and ethical standards, that support and facilitate creating strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes. OGC is a nationwide office comprised of approximately 375 attorneys in Headquarters in Washington, D.C.; 10 regional offices; and over 20 field offices around the country. The HUD OGC Externship Program ("Externship Program") allows law students to gain practical, hands-on experience working on housing issues and administrative law. In Headquarters, in Washington, DC, a Student Volunteer (Extern) will learn about the work of the Divisions within OGC and the roles and responsibilities of the attorneys who complete the work. Depending on the office, externs will have the opportunity to work with attorneys to answer client questions, address administrative law or programmatic questions, or assist in defensive, civil rights, fair housing, or other enforcement litigation, on behalf of the Department. Divisions linked on the HUD OGC Externship Page (https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/general_counsel/Externships) are currently accepting extern applications by the deadline above. To see the full descriptions of the nine Divisions within the Washington, DC Headquarters location, click here. In a Regional or Field Office, a Student Volunteer (Extern) will have the opportunity to work on a wide array of legal assignments to further the programmatic goals in the Region or Field Office, including litigation, real estate transactional work, and HUD program support. The legal work of externs may include involvement in civil litigation, administrative proceedings, foreclosures, multifamily transactions, employee and labor relations, bankruptcy, fair housing enforcement and compliance actions, tort claims, and Freedom of Information Act legal reviews. Extern may also have the opportunity to conduct legal research related to HUD authorities and other government-wide statutes. For the list of HUD's Regional and Field Offices accepting externs, please go to https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/general_counsel/Externships. A student may apply to multiple offices within OGC, per the directions below on "How to Apply." Externships are unpaid, academic credit is available. Academic credit policies vary by the academic institution, so please check with the student's law school. Requirements Conditions of Employment There are opportunities for externships in Headquarters, Washington, DC, Regional, and Field Offices, as determined by each office on the OGC Externship website located at https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/general_counsel/Externships. Must be enrolled at least part-time at an accredited academic institution. Must maintain status as a current student in good standings during the internship. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications You MUST submit academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the eligibility requirements. If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete, and you will be ineligible. Electronic transcripts are accepted. Education Must be enrolled at least part-time in a juris doctorate or LLM program at an American Bar Association accredited law school. Must maintain status as a current student in good standings during your externship. Additional Information This is a volunteer position and does not qualify for benefits. However, students may receive academic credit if their law schools allow it. This credit is strictly at the discretion of the school.