Legal Intern

To be eligible for an internship at ODNI OGC, applicants must be U.S. Citizens who-at the time of the application-hold a TS/SCI security clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) that was completed within the past five years. Applicants who have successfully passed at least a counterintelligence polygraph are preferred. Additionally, applicants must: Be currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited academic institution as a J.D. or L.L.M. level student. Possess, at the time of application, a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Have approval from the academic institution to participate in the student internship program, and to work between 16-32 hours per week. Have requested and be eligible to receive academic credit from the academic institution for the student internship work experience. Agree to the necessary safeguarding and nondisclosure of sensitive information. Agree to follow ODNI procedures for entry and out-processing. Possess an interest in a public service career. Research abilities, including the ability to quickly integrate and synthesize the facts and law to identify legal issues and make legally sound recommendations in the context of ambiguous or ill-defined situations. Ability to routinely communicate, orally and in writing, concepts and issues in a manner well matched to the audience being addressed. Interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative environment and superior creative problem-solving skills.