Deadlines and Key Dates
- July 31, 2012 – application opens
- Sept. 4, 2012 – application deadline
- Late Sept. 2012 – interview candidates selected
- Mid. Oct – early Nov. 2012– interviews conducted
- Late Nov. 2012 thru Feb. 2013 – offers extended
Next Attorney
Recruitment Event
October
26
Fri
Office Locations & Practice Areas
The Attorney General's Honors Program
Trial Attorney
Civil Division
Judicial Law Clerk
Drug Enforcement Administration
Many distinguished individuals began their careers as an attorney through the Attorney General’s Honors Program. The Attorney General’s Honors Program is the largest and most prestigious federal entry-level attorney hiring program of its kind.
Eligibility for the Honors Program
Eligibility is generally limited to graduating law students and recent law school graduates who entered judicial clerkships, graduate law programs, or qualifying legal fellowships within 9 months of law school graduation and who meet additional eligibility requirements.
Participating Components
Every year, various components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices hire entry-level attorneys through the Honors Program. The number of entry-level attorney positions varies from year to year. Review the list of the components participating this year.
Selection Criteria
Justice takes pride in the fact that we consider the “whole candidate” when making selections for employment. Selections are made based on many elements of a candidate’s background including a demonstrated commitment to government service, academic achievement, leadership, law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience, past employment, and extracurricular activities that relate to the work of Justice and the relevant component.
Every year the Department hires a significant number of entry-level attorneys through the Honors Program. Selectees represent diverse backgrounds and interests, and come from law schools throughout the country. See the law schools attended by recent hires.
The Honors Program is centrally managed by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management, but each participating component reviews the applications submitted and makes independent hiring decisions.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in starting their career as an entry-level attorney with Justice must apply through the Attorney General’s Honors Program via an on-line application. For employment beginning in Fall 2013, the application opens on July 31, 2012, and closes on September 4, 2012. We highly recommend that applicants read the application tips and checklist and assemble requested information before starting the application. Apply now.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Deana Willis at (202) 514-3397 for assistance. If you have questions related to the on-line application or need technical assistance, please click the “Avue Dojo” link at the top right of the application or call the Avue Help Desk at 1-800-407-0147 (available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time).
If You Are Selected For An Interview
If you are selected for an interview for the Honors Program, please review information about selection, notification, scheduling, travel and reimbursement. A list of component contacts and component-specific pre-interview requirements is available on-line, along with detailed travel information.
Additional Information
Apply online between July 31 and September 4
The September 4, 2012 application deadline closes at midnight EST. The deadline for other main U.S. time zones is: 11PM Central Time | 10PM Mountain Time | 9PM Pacific Time
