Executive Branch
Honors Attorney
Intelligence & DefenseLaw & Legal AffairsPolicy & Research
Honors Attorney
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Executive Branch
Intelligence & Defense, Law & Legal Affairs, Policy & Research
Washington, DC
In-person
Nonpartisan
3L+
Career
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$93,994 – $121,785
$45–$59/hr
Jan 31, 2027 · in 112 days
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Role Summary
• An entry-level lawyer's position at the CIA through its honors attorney program for new law graduates. CIA attorneys advise the agency on the law around intelligence and national security — and on the everyday legal questions of a federal agency working worldwide — under the supervision of experienced attorneys.
Responsibilities
• Advise CIA leadership and components on legal issues related to national security and intelligence.
• Research, analyze, and synthesize legal authorities and facts to guide agency operations.
• Manage concurrent legal assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Required Knowledge & Experience
• Degree: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school by Spring 2027.
• Bar: Pass bar exam within 14 months of start date.
• GPA: Minimum 3.0 law school GPA if applying without prior work experience.
• Clearance: U.S. citizenship and background investigation required.
Work & Eligibility
• Open to graduating law students and attorneys with less than 3 years of post-law school experience.
Application Process
• Apply through the listing link; no specific materials are noted in the posting.
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