Entry-Level Attorney Program
The Bureau of Competition recruits third year law students, joint degree candidates, and judicial clerks with an exceptional level of commitment to protecting consumers by enforcing the nation’s antitrust laws. Those selected are hired as law clerks and are converted to attorney positions upon attaining bar membership. A background in business or economics is preferred.
Application to the Bureau of Competition’s Entry-Level Attorney Program is limited to students in their final year of law school, joint degree candidates, and judicial clerks from accredited law schools. Candidates who are admitted to the bar should check USAJobs for other openings.
Compensation
Law clerks with a JD or equivalent are hired through advance commitment at a Grade 11, Step 7 salary scale. Judicial clerks or other candidates with an advanced degree in a related field may be compensated up to the Grade 12, Step 5 level. Exact salary will be determined by an individual applicant’s qualifications. If you are a non-US citizen, please see the Citizenship Requirements below for additional information
Start Dates
Law clerks are hired for a fourteen-month appointment pending bar admission, and generally begin work in October. Law clerk title changes to Attorney upon bar admission (must be licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, Territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico).
Benefits
Our attorneys receive significant legal experience, training and professional development opportunities, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work in a collegial environment. For more information, please visit our recruitment brochure.
We also offer a new student loan repayment program. For more information, please visit the Office of Personnel Management website.
How to Apply
Selections are made on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. The Bureau and Human Resources Office follow the NALP guidelines when extending offers to law students. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications can be sent to:
Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Competition, Entry-Level Attorney Program
c/o Deanna Staten
Human Resources Management Office
H-723
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580
All selections will be made for the Bureau of Competition office in Washington, DC. For other opportunities with the Bureau of Competition, please contact our Regional Offices directly.
Citizenship Requirements
While citizenship is required for most federal government employment, the FTC may hire non-U.S. citizens for certain positions. All non-U.S. citizens must meet State Department hiring conditions in order to be eligible for consideration. To determine if you are eligible, please visit the Office of Personnel Management’s website at http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/Citizen.asp for more information on citizenship requirements for federal government employment.
