Internships

• Interests/Areas of Study: Any


• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen


• Application Period: Ongoing


• Application Notes: Email a cover letter of interest, federal style resume, transcript (official or unofficial) and an Applicant Data Form that together fully and completely demonstrates your possession of the required qualifications to [email protected].


• Compensation: GS 2 - GS 5 ($13.27 - $18.19)


• Academic Credit: The Library does not provide academic credit, but you may arrange with your school in advance to receive credit.


• Available Benefits: Transit; May be eligible for leave.


• Program Duration: Short-term


• Qualifications: Must be a current college student. Experienced using various computer software applications (i.e., data entry, searching, etc.) and office equipment (i.e., copiers, scanners, etc.). Demonstrates attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively.


• Frequently Asked Questions

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Apply by submitting an application (or cover letter and resume) and transcript to [email protected]. A letter of reference (or a permission form) is required with resume submissions.

The Copyright Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Point of Contact:
Name: Copyright Administrative Services Office
Phone: (202)707-8370
Fax: (202)252-3668
Email: [email protected]

The Law Clerk Program seeks highly motivated law students with strong academic credentials and a demonstrated interest in copyright law. Candidates for unpaid Law Clerk positions must either presently be enrolled in, or have graduated from, a U.S.-accredited law school. In addition, they must have significant interest or background in copyright law, as shown by relevant coursework or otherwise, and possess excellent research, writing, and editing abilities.

Law Clerks are assigned to work in one of the following divisions—the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Office of Policy and International Affairs (PIA), the Office of Public Information and Education (PIE), and occasionally as needs arise, in the Office of Registration Policy and Practice (RPP), according to candidates’ preferences and the Office’s needs. Law Clerks generally serve for ten to thirteen weeks for thirty-five to forty hours per week over the summer or for fifteen to twenty hours per week during a fall or spring semester. Law clerks may not hold a conflicting legal or research position at the same time.

Applications for the Law Clerk Program are accepted at any time. To ensure timely consideration, it is recommended that candidates apply at least four months in advance of their anticipated start date.

To apply, a candidate should email the following materials, combined into a single document file (preferably in a PDF format) that is labeled with the applicant’s name and intended term (for example, “Jane Smith Fall 2022”) to [email protected], in the following order:

1. A statement of the candidate’s interest in and qualifications for the Law Clerk Program. The candidate should specify the time period for which the clerkship is sought and proposed start and end dates (e.g., September 8, 2022, to December 8, 2022). In addition, the candidate should indicate his or her preferred assignment by ranking the Copyright Office divisions that take law clerks (OGC, PIA, PIE and, if desired, RPP), in order of preference (1 being the most preferred). Candidates’ preferred assignments are taken into consideration to the extent possible.
2. Resume
   
3. Most recent law school transcript
4. Writing sample that is reflective of the candidate’s own writing (i.e., that has not been substantially edited by others). Candidates who have written on a copyright topic are strongly encouraged to submit that piece for their writing sample.
5. Contact information (name, title, organization, street address, email address, and phone number) for three academic or professional references with an indication of whether they may be contacted by the Copyright Office without first obtaining clearance from you.

Please ensure that your application is complete and sent to the correct email address. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Those candidates who are found most qualified to move forward in the selection process will be contacted to schedule an interview either at the Copyright Office in Washington, DC, or by video or telephone conference. The Office is unable to reimburse any travel expenses in connection with interviews.

In selecting individuals for the Law Clerk Program, the Office considers candidates’ application materials as well as their academic performance; research, writing, and editing skills; performance during the interview process; references; and interest and background in copyright law.

Selections are made and successful candidates are notified on a rolling basis, generally at least six weeks prior to the anticipated start date.

The Law Clerk Program seeks highly motivated law students with strong academic credentials and a demonstrated interest in copyright law. Candidates for a Law Clerk position must either presently be enrolled in, or have graduated from, a U.S.-accredited law school. In addition, they must have significant interest or background in copyright law, as shown by relevant coursework or otherwise; and possess excellent research, writing, and editing abilities.

Law Clerks are assigned to work in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Office of Policy and International Affairs (PIA), the Office of Public Information and Education (PIE), the Office of the Register (REG) and/or the Office of Registration Policy and Practice (RPP) according to candidates' preferences and the Office's needs. They generally agree to serve for a minimum of eight weeks over the summer or during a fall or spring semester

College students (undergraduate and graduate level within one year of graduation), in good standing, 3.0 GPA or above, and referred by a professor, administrator, or practicum coordinator.

• Citizenship Requirements: U.S. Citizen, legal permanent resident or F-1 Visa holder


• Majors Preferred: Library Information Science; Information Systems; Technical Management.


• Qualifications: Experience with cataloging, metadata, digital archiving and database knowledge is desired.


• Program Duration: Appointment is for a minimum of 1 semester. Interns and volunteers will work a minimum of 120 hours.


• Stipend/Compensation: None. Transit subsidy may be available for students.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Apply by submitting an application (or cover letter and resume) and transcript to [email protected]. A letter of reference (or a permission form) is required with resume submissions.

The Copyright Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Point of Contact:
Name: Copyright Administrative Services Office
Phone: (202)707-8370
Fax: (202)252-3668
Email: [email protected]

College Students (Undergraduate and Graduate Students)

• Citizenship Requirements: U.S. Citizen, legal permanent resident or F-1 Visa holder


• Majors Preferred: Library Sciences; Information Technology


• Program Duration: Appointments are flexible (i.e., 90-360 days) depending on project need. Interns will work a minimum of 120 hours per semester.


• Stipend/Compensation: None.

Applications are accepted throughout the school year and during the summer.

Apply by submitting an application (or cover letter and resume) and transcript to [email protected]. A letter of reference (or a permission form) is required with resume submissions.

The Copyright Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Point of Contact:
Name: Copyright Administrative Services Office
Phone: (202)707-8370
Fax: (202)252-3668
Email: [email protected]

Graduate Students

• Citizenship Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Required.


• Majors Preferred: Law; Library Sciences; Collections Conservation and Preservation


• Program Duration: Appointment is for 1 semester. Continuing engagement may be possible depending on funding availability and scope of project.


• Stipend/Compensation: Yes, at a temporary GS-3 level ($13.45 per hour).

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two references to [email protected]. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively in writing, knowledge of archival systems, and information technology.

The Copyright Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Point of Contact:
Name: Whitney Levandusky, Attorney-Advisor
Phone: 202-707-3091
Email: [email protected]