How to Apply

Eligibility

The Honors Attorney Program is a two-year program.  To be eligible for our next program starting in August 2025, you must be a U.S. citizen graduating from law school in Spring 2025 or completing a judicial clerkship or judicial fellowship in Summer 2025.  

All eligible candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

Compensation: GS11-GS12 ($82,764 - $128,956)

How to Apply

All interviews may be conducted virtually at this time.  Applicants will not be required to travel during the application process.

Application Requirements

Please submit the following materials to apply:

• Resume
• (Unofficial) Law School Transcript
• Writing Sample (no more than 10 double-spaced pages that is an accurate reflection of your legal writing abilities and not substantially edited by a third party)

Candidates selected for second round interviews may be asked to participate in a brief writing assignment at that time.

Application Deadline

The application period for the 2025 Honors Attorney Program is open from June 17, 2024 until August 16, 2024.  

How to Submit Your Application

You may submit your application, with the required materials included as attachments, directly to the Department via email only with the subject line “<First Name> <Last Name>, <Law School>”.

Email:     honors.attorney@dot.gov