- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Legal)
- Agency
- Trade and Development Agency
- Announcement Number
- TDA-24-DE-12553657MR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 23, 2024 to Thursday, October 31, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Pathways Internship: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a U.S. citizen;
- I am at least 16 years of age;
- I am a student enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree or certificate seeking student taking at least a half-time academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited technical, vocational, 2 or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school.
- I possess and maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA or equivalent on a 4.0 scale.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status.
Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Instructions For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
1.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
3.
Are you a degree seeking student in the field of Law and have completed one to two years of study toward law degree, enrolled in a school that has been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, enrolled at least half-time as defined by your school, and in good academic standing (must have at least a 3.0 GPA or its equivalent).
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of a Student Trainee (Legal), GS-0999-07.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of a Student Trainee (Legal), GS-0999-9.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Utilizes basic awareness of rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the legal work.
7.
Assesses changed rules, regulations, and policies to determine the
impact on business processes or procedures.
impact on business processes or procedures.
8.
Interprets and applies rules, regulations, and policies to work being performed.
9.
Researches, interprets, and applies rules, regulations, and policies.
10.
Interprets or analyzes general information to arrive at answers to legal problems by applying rules involving a few steps.
11.
Applies legal knowledge and judgment to carry out more complex or difficult instructions.
12.
Uses logic and applies a variety of tools, techniques, and strategies to resolve non-routine problems and issues.
13.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships needed to collect and disseminate information to meet the desired goal.
14.
Cooperatively and tactfully handles non-routine requests for assistance.
15.
Interprets and responds to comments and questions, clearly explaining complex ideas or information that meets the needs and interests of the questioner.
16.
Presents ideas and opinions articulately and in an organized manner.
17.
Organizes complex legal ideas and presents written materials in a logical manner with supporting documentation.
18.
Drafts or composes correspondence and documents involving the presentation of basic facts and legal interpretations.