Student Volunteer, General Legal

Role Summary • An unpaid student volunteer position in the legal offices of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal agency that regulates futures, options and swaps markets. Students are placed with a division — enforcement, policy or another legal office — and help its attorneys with research and casework, for 12 weeks to a year. Responsibilities • Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on market regulation and enforcement matters. • Assist agency attorneys with investigations, litigation preparation, and policy analysis. • Review legal filings, public comments, and regulatory compliance documents. Required Knowledge & Experience • Status: Enrolled as a J.D. or LL.M. candidate at an ABA-accredited law school. • Education: Completion of at least one year of law school prior to start date. Work & Eligibility • Duration: 12 weeks to 12 months, starting as early as August 2026. Application Process • Apply directly through USAJOBS.