Federal Honors Programs – Applications Now Being Accepted
Tis the season to begin applying for federal honors programs. Honors programs are short-term commitments (typically two years) with a federal agency that provide training to new attorneys and often lead to a permanent position with the employing agency. These positions are often available only to 3Ls and judicial law clerks, although some programs also accept recent graduates and legal fellows.
Although it is not the only path to entry-level employment with the federal government, participating in an honors program is the most common way for new attorneys to work for a federal agency. To learn more about what your experience level says about you and your chances of working for a federal agency, check out PSJD’s newest resource Eligibility for Entry-Level Employment with the Federal Government.
As deadlines are fast approaching, today we’re focusing on honors programs with agencies currently accepting applications.