Honor Law Graduate Program - Legal Intern / Attorney

Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Pay: $111,087–$133,142/yr
Where: Rockville, Maryland
Apply by: 2026-10-18
Posted: 6 days ago

Each year, the NRC selects a small number of graduating law students or judicial law clerks to serve in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC's) Honor Law Graduate Program (HLGP). Established in 1972, the HLGP is the primary mechanism for hiring entry level attorneys at the NRC. As an Honor Law Graduate, you will serve in a two-year program consistent of rotational assignments through different OGC divisions in order to gain broad exposure to the diverse legal practice at the NRC.

What you'd do

The Honor Law Graduate Program allows you to collaborate with seasoned attorneys and work independently on a variety of assignments, such as the following: participating in administrative litigation involving activities and facilities licensed by the NRC reviewing environmental impact statements with technical staff drafting propsed regulations for new or revised safety standards assisting in the review and litigation of employment law matters, government contracts, fiscal law, and security issues researching and preparing briefs for submission to the federal courts of appeals.

What they want

You must possess a professional law degree acquired through graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association no later than June of the 2026 - 2027 academic year.
You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college/university and law school transcripts with your application.
Transcripts can be unofficial but must include the applicant's current academic standing a

What you get

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit

Starts: 2026-09-17