Hiring Resources
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Explore the various types of hires and hiring authorities at the Department.
Types of Hiring Authorities
We are committed to addressing the employment and professional development needs of the disability community with intentional efforts to attract, develop, retain, and accommodate talented individuals from this important community. Learn More About Disability Hiring at DOJ
The DOJ Veterans Employment Program Office supports the President's Veteran hiring initiative by participating in job, hiring events, special conferences/seminars and supporting employment workshops and employer panels nationwide. Learn More About Veteran Recruitment at DOJ
- Student Volunteer Program
Federal agencies and departments offer unpaid training opportunities to students in high school and college. These opportunities provide work experience related to your academic program. The program allows you to explore career options as well as develop your personal and professional skills. Opportunities for Students at DOJ
- The Workforce Recruitment Program
The Workforce Recruitment Program is a source of candidates for Federal employment jointly managed by the Office of Disability Employment Policy and the Department of Defense. The program helps connect Federal agencies nationwide with highly motivated post-secondary students and recent graduates with disabilities. Agencies can employ summer interns through the WRP and also use WRP as a source of candidates for both temporary and permanent positions. Agencies can also send job announcements via mass e-mails to students with disabilities who are listed in the WRP database. College career counselors or disability student services providers who would like to schedule a recruitment trip to their campuses should contact Sara Mahoney. Candidates interested in the program must work through their colleges. Due to limited staff resources, the WRP cannot respond to direct student inquiries. Learn More
Law Students
The Department offers a number of opportunities for law students interested in a career in public service. Click through to learn about a few of the opportunities for law students at the Department:
DOJ’s recruitment program for entry-level attorneys is the only way the Department hires graduating law students. The Honors Program is highly competitive reviewing many elements of a candidate's background including academic achievement, law review experience, moot court competition, legal aid and clinical experience, summer or part-time employment, as well as academic studies.
The Department selects approximately 1800 uncompensated volunteer interns each year. These positions are highly sought and experience they offer. Some volunteer internships after because of the responsibility qualify either for course credit or as part of a law school's work-study program.
SLIP is the Department’s competitive recruitment program for compensated summer internships. Law students who participate in the SLIP benefit from an exceptional legal experience and invaluable exposure to the Department of Justice.
DOJ Pathways Programs
The Department of Justice Pathways (DOJ) Programs provide clear paths to Federal employment for students and recent graduates. The Pathways Programs consist of three major subprograms: the Internship Program, the Recent Graduates Program (RGP), and the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program.
Designed to provide students from high school to the graduate level, who are enrolled in school at least part-time, with opportunities for paid work in agencies and to explore Federal careers while still in school. Interns must complete 640 hours (320 hours if they receive a waiver) as part of their internship to be eligible for conversion.
One to two-year developmental experiences in Federal agencies for graduates from qualifying educational institutions. Individuals must apply within two years of completing a degree or certificate (veterans precluded from applying due to service obligations have up to six years after degree completion to apply for a Pathways position).
The Federal government’s flagship leadership development program for recent graduates with an advanced degree (professional or graduate degree such as masters, J.D. or Ph.D.). PMFs also participate in a formal professional development program, complete at least 160 hours of formal, interactive training, and can participate in rotational opportunities.