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Characteristics of a Competitive Candidate
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Class Rank: GPA of 3.0 or higher; Top 50% required |
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Demonstrated commitment to public service. |
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Exceptional writing and analytical skills |
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Law journal or secondary journal preferred but not required |
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Clinical activities, mort court, trial advocacy preferred but not required |
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Demonstrated involvement in activities beyond required coursework |
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Ability to adapt quickly to new work environments |
First Round Interviews
In the fall of odd-numbered years, the Department recruits for the next Honors Attorney Program class, which begins in September of even-numbered years. We conduct first-round on-campus interviews at law schools across the country. The Department also participates in law school job fairs and consortiums in Washington, DC and around the country. We will also conduct telephone interviews for those students and judicial clerks we are not able to interview in person. First-round interviews are conducted by Department attorneys and typically last between 20 and 30 minutes.
All first-round interviews are usually completed by the end of September.
Second Round Interviews
Outstanding candidates are invited to the Department’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C. for a second round of interviews. At the second interview, candidates interview with three Department attorneys. Candidates also meet with a current honors attorney at the end of the interview day. The honors attorney meeting allows candidates to ask informal, off-record questions about the program.
The Department completes all second-round interviews by the end of October.
Selection
At the conclusion of interviewing, a committee composed of Senior Department attorneys meet to review applications and select the new honors attorneys class. After approval from the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel, the Honors Attorney Program Manager extends offers to candidates for eight positions. Offers are generally extended by early December.
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