Federal Government
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Career Alternatives, Federal Government, Job Searches, Law Schools
Another Federal Government Opportunity: The Presidential Management Fellows Program
As we mentioned yesterday, some jobs with the federal government — an excellent refuge from the economic storm — are disappearing even before the application period closes. So we’ll tell you about this next opportunity even before the application period opens (which is tomorrow). A tipster tells us: I’m a longtime reader of ATL and […] -
Department of Justice, Federal Government, Interview Stories, Job Searches
DOJ Honors Program Interview Invites Are Out
Who says the wheels of government turn slowly? Earlier this month, we reminded you that Justice Department Honors Program applications were almost due. Now, three short weeks later, candidates are hearing back about interviews. Sources report: “DOJ Honors interview notifications have gone out. I was fortunate enough to snare one in the Civil Division. You […] - Sponsored
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so… -
Department of Justice, Federal Government, Job Searches
Reminder: DOJ Honors Program Applications Are Almost Due
This morning, we reminded you about judicial clerkships as one career option to explore. Now we’d like to remind you of another: the Attorney General’s Honors Program, at the U.S. Department of Justice. The application deadline is this coming Tuesday, September 8. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the DOJ Honors Program, here’s […]
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Barack Obama, Eric Holder, Federal Government, Politics, White House Counsel
Musical Chairs: More Additions to the White House Legal Dream Team
Yes We Can…. Hire lots and lots of Supreme Court clerks? In prior posts (here and here), we reported on the impressive legal team that President Barack Obama has assembled to staff key positions in his administration. Like many of the Bush Administration lawyers they’re replacing, the Obama lawyers have impressive pedigrees: degrees from top […] -
Barack Obama, Department of Justice, Federal Government, Musical Chairs, Supreme Court Clerks, White House Counsel, Williams & Connolly
Musical Chairs: The Obama White House Counsel's Office(And ODAG picks, too.)
Last night we wrote about some of the top-notch talent that will be filling senior legal positions in the Obama Administration. These are big names, and you probably also read about them in big publications, like the Legal Times or the Wall Street Journal. ATL is willing to drill down deeper. We now bring you […] -
Barack Obama, Department of Justice, Elena Kagan, Federal Government, Intellectual Property, Kathleen Sullivan, Office of Legal Counsel, Politics, Securities and Exchange Commission, Solicitor General's Office
Legal Stars of the New Administration
New lawyers to lead the nation are sending in their résumés. Already, UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Christopher Edley has received a choice position as part of Obama’s transition advisory board. (I wonder if he’s accepting resumes from his students?) Here’s an interesting choice for Edley and the rest of the transition team that […] -
Department of Justice, Federal Government, Job Searches
Fall Recruiting Open Thread: DOJ Honors Program
Sure, the U.S. Department of Justice has some issues right now. But a great many talented and dedicated people still work for the DOJ — and aspire to work there: You should do a fall recruiting thread on the DOJ Honors Program. Interviews are happening for the next [few] weeks. It would be interesting to […]