FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Is there a preferred method for submitting an application to the FCC Honors Program (i.e., e-mail, mail, fax)?
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For graduating and recently graduated law students without bar membership, we strongly encourage you to submit your application materials by e-mail (except for official transcripts, which may be mailed separately), but will accept completed applications filed by all methods. Interested candidates with current bar memberships must respond to FCC Vacancy Announcement Number ATTY-OGC-2008-0007, available at http:/www.fcc.gov/jobs/. Applications must be postmarked, faxed, or emailed on or before March 14, 2008.
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Where should I send my application?
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Graduating law students without bar membership:
E-mail:
Send to honors.program@fcc.gov Facsimile: (202) 418-2822 U.S. Mail:
Kim Mattos
Office of General Counsel, Honors Program
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20554
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Are non-U.S. citizens eligible for the program?
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According to the FCC's Office of Human Resources, the current FCC policy on hiring non-U.S. citizens in the excepted service is to follow the guidance provided by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, at www.opm.gov/employ/html/Citizen.htm. Assuming you meet the criteria outlined there and the specific Honors Program eligibility requirements (see the Honors Program webpage, www.fcc.gov/attorneyhonorsprogram), you may be considered for the Honors Program. If you have additional questions about the eligibility of non-U.S. citizens, please contact Sheila Shipp in the Office of Human Resources at (202) 418-0148 or at sheila.shipp@fcc.gov.
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By what date can I expect final hiring decisions to be made?
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We expect to interview a limited number of candidates in March, and plan to make final selections shortly thereafter. In addition to notifying applicants of the final status of their applications by mail, we will update the webpage with information regarding the status of the program and when final selections have been made, as such information becomes available.
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Do I need to be licensed to practice law in D.C. to participate in the program?
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No. Graduating and recently graduated law students who are not yet members of a bar may participate in the program. Also, recent law school graduates who are members in good standing of the bar of a state or territory of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia may also participate in the program.
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I am unable to begin working in the fall of 2008. Will the program be available in future years?
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Although we anticipate that the Honors Program will continue beyond this year, we recommend that you monitor the Honors Program webpage at www.fcc.gov/attorneyhonorsprogram for program status updates and future application deadlines.
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Is there an application deadline for December 2008 graduates?
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Deadlines for a Fall 2009 Honors Program have not been established, but will be posted when available on the Honors Program webpage at www.fcc.gov/attorneyhonorsprogram.
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What pay grade(s) should I apply for?
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Graduating and recently graduated law students without bar membership need not apply for a particular grade. Applicants with bar memberships may apply to all grades for which they meet the eligibility criteria.
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Are unofficial transcripts acceptable?
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We require an official transcript, but will consider an application sent by e-mail or facsimile containing an unofficial transcript to be complete if submitted before the application deadline. We reserve the right, however, to require an applicant to later supplement his or her application with an official transcript.
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What is the page limit on writing samples?
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There are no limitations on the number of pages you may submit; however, the preferred length is 10 pages.
Additional information about applying for the FCC Attorney Honors Program and up-to-date program information can be found at http://www.fcc.gov/attorneyhonorsprogram.
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