Duties

Summary

Unpaid internships with DFC are offered year round in Washington, D.C., and can last from 12 weeks to 12 months. Duties vary based on the department and/or office in which the intern is placed. DFC's Internship Program offers valuable experience that contributes to educational and professional growth, and may be applied in any future employment endeavor, including federal, state and local governments or in the private sector.
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Responsibilities

The DFC depends on its Office of General Counsel (OGC) to provide any legal advice it may require as a corporation on a wide range of general corporate, legislative, and administrative matters.

For a law student interested in finance and the legal aspects of international business transactions, a DFC internship provides exposure to many facets of international finance, from structuring project financings to assessing political risks and claims in connection with the DFC's insurance contracts. An internship with DFC's OGC gives students a comprehensive overview of the operations and effectiveness of DFC programs in support of international transactions.

The OGC internship is an opportunity for practical application of legal principles in such areas as corporate law, international business transactions, banking, finance and insurance. The majority of the work performed by interns is comparable to that of a first-year associate at a law firm transactional practice and may also include legal research and writing projects. The OGC makes every effort to provide assignments that fit with an intern's areas of particular interest.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required
• Must be currently enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment (at least part-time) in an accredited college or university
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt

Qualifications

Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited law school with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and remain enrolled during the term of the internship.

Education

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited law school with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and remain enrolled during the term of the internship.

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications will be reviewed to ensure eligibility under this program. Applications of eligible students will be forwarded to the Department for consideration. A separate application should be submitted for each internship of interest.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing

Required Documents

To apply for this internship, you must submit a complete, which includes:

1. Your Resume
2. Your Unofficial Transcript