Entry-Level Attorneys
The Bureau of Competition hires talented law students and judicial clerks with backgrounds in business, economics, or antitrust who are interested in public service. Candidates are selected based on several factors, including academic achievement, law journal or other similar writing experience, moot court participation, antitrust, business, or economic coursework and experience, and a demonstrated interest in public service.
Entry-level attorney positions are generally located in Washington, D.C., in one of the following enforcement divisions, depending on agency need: Mergers I, Mergers II, Mergers III, Mergers IV, Anticompetitive Practices I, Anticompetitive Practices II, Health Care, and Technology Enforcement.
Applicants are typically interviewed by a representative from the Bureau during summer OCI’s. We encourage you to check with your law schools career services for more information on those events. Candidates who are unable to interview during an OCI event must submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of their most recent law school transcript to bcrecruit@ftc.gov. Please include “Entry-Level Attorney Application” in the subject line.
For more information, you may contact Kimberly Burris, Deputy Assistant Director (kburris@ftc.gov).
Application Requirements
The Bureau of Competition is not accepting applications at this time. We encourage you to check this webpage periodically for future hiring updates.