About the Office of Inspector General Internship
Each semester, the Peace Corps Office of Inspector General (OIG) selects one or two law students to join its legal intern program in Washington, D.C.
This internship is perfect for students interested in criminal justice, government oversight, legislative affairs, or administrative law.
Additionally, summer interns will take part in the Summer Law Clerk Program organized by the Council of Counsels to the Inspectors General.
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The program offers students the chance to learn about the inspector general community, visit other federal agencies and Congress, and explore various legal issues faced by federal government lawyers.
Eligibility Criteria
Full-time and part-time law students who have completed at least two semesters of legal study are eligible to apply for the Office of Inspector General Internship.
Selected candidates for the fall or spring internship must commit to working at least 20 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Summer interns must commit to working at least 32 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks.
Internship Timeline
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Internship generally aligns with the standard academic semesters. Interns should be prepared to follow the schedules corresponding to their semester.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for job interviews, class schedules, or other special circumstances.
The spring internship program has a soft deadline of November 15.
The program runs from January to May (approximately).
Internship dates and deadlines are flexible, and applicants will be considered on a rolling basis for all opportunities.
Compensation
Peace Corps positions are classified under the Foreign Personnel (FP) pay plan. Rising 2Ls may be compensated at the FP-9 level, 2Ls at the FP-7 level, and 3Ls at the FP-5 level.
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You can view the current pay schedule for the Washington-Baltimore area on the Department of State website at www.state.gov.
Compensation
Compensation for this program depends on the annual federal appropriations process and the availability of funds.
Alternatively, legal interns may work for school credit if they meet their school’s requirements.
Internship Duties
— Conduct legal and policy research related to Peace Corps operations and government oversight.
— Track and analyze legislation affecting the inspector general community.
— Solicit and propose solutions to address the views and concerns of the inspector general community in response to legislative initiatives and Congressional requests.
— Research legislative proposals or amendments to pending legislation.
— Assist in reviewing and revising Peace Corps and Office of Inspector General manuals and policies to reflect current business practices and best practices.
— Support the editing of OIG reports and memorandums.
— Assist in researching and writing on specific law enforcement matters within the Peace Corps Office of Inspector General’s scope.
— Help with the Office of Inspector General’s response to Freedom of Information Act requests.
How to Apply
OIG accepts applications on a rolling basis.
To apply for the Legal Intern Program, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (not exceeding 10 pages) to Sarah O’Neill Gerwin, Assistant Inspector General for Management and Administration, at peacecorpsoig-admin@peacecorpsoig.gov.
