How to Apply
Your complete application should include all of the following:
- Cover letter - stating anticipated date of graduation or availability.
- Resume (include law school GPA and undergraduate GPA).
- Writing sample of reasonable length*.
- Two references. Include full mailing address and daytime phone number.
- Law School transcript (photocopy acceptable), and class rank, if possible. Include an explanation of any unusual grading system.
* An appropriate writing sample should demonstrate your research, analytical and writing skills, (i.e., organization, grammar, spelling and persuasiveness). Do not submit an edited work, such as a published law review article or opinion issued by a court; however, a draft that is totally your work is acceptable.
Submit a complete application package via email to: attorneyhonorsprogram@fdic.gov. If an electronic/scanned copy of transcript is not available, transcript may be faxed to: (703) 562-2630. For assistance contact
Christine Griffin, Administrative Specialist at (703) 562-6387.
Applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
The FDIC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, should contact
Christine Griffin, Administrative Specialist, Telephone: (703) 562-6387.
For more information, email your questions to attorneyhonorsprogram@fdic.gov
Privacy Act Statement
The FDIC is authorized to request this information from you by 12 U.S.C § 1819
and Executive Order 9397. The purpose for collecting the information is to
evaluate your qualifications for employment by the FDIC. Furnishing the
requested information is voluntary, but failure to provide the requested
information may delay or prohibit the processing of your application. The
information you provide may be furnished to third parties, including law
enforcement authorities, as authorized by law, or used according to any of the
other routine uses described in the FDIC Attorney and Legal Intern Applicant
Records (30-64-0001) System of Records available at
http://www.fdic.gov/regulations/laws/rules/2000-4000.html#200030--64--0001
Attorney Honors Program Application Schedule
We will accept applications for the 2009 program starting June 1, 2008, through September 30, 2008.
