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U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE – SUMMER 2020 PROGRAM FOR LAW CLERKS (INTERNSHIP) [DEADLINE: ONGOING]
*APPLICATIONS FOR THE LAW CLERK PROGRAM ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. TO ENSURE TIMELY CONSIDERATION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CANDIDATES APPLY AT LEAST 4 MONTHS IN ADVANCE OF THEIR ANTICIPATED START DATE.
The Copyright Office has Summer 2020 positions available for unpaid law clerks in the Office of the General Counsel, Office of Policy and International Affairs, Office of Public Information and Education, and the Office of Registration Policy and Practice. These units interpret the U.S. Copyright Act and advise Congress, executive branch agencies, and others on domestic and international policy matters.
The Copyright Office provides expert leadership and advice on copyright law and policy to the United States Congress, federal agencies, the courts, and the general public. The mission of the Copyright Office is to promote creativity by administering and sustaining an effective national copyright system.
In addition, Copyright Office attorneys support work on critical projects and priorities of the Register of Copyrights, including legislative and policy initiatives, operational enhancements, and public outreach efforts. Projects of law clerks include:
- Attending congressional hearings, industry events, and roundtables
- Drafting portions of Copyright Office communications and reports
- Joining in meetings with stakeholders or domestic and foreign officials
- Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda
Where: Washington, DC
Requirements: Candidates for a law clerk position must either presently be enrolled in, or have graduated from, an accredited law school; have a demonstrated interest or background in copyright law as shown by relevant coursework or otherwise; and possess excellent research, writing, and editing abilities.
Submission components: See Job ID# 10391 @ Symplicity
Complete details: Available @ copyright.gov/about/special-programs/internships.html
Additional information: Available @ copyright.gov/
Contact: CopyrightLawClerks@loc.gov
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