Summer Clerkships (Copyright Office)

The United States Copyright Office
Published
August 28, 2015
Location
Washington D.C., United States
Category
Job Type

Description

The United States Copyright Office provides expert leadership and advice on copyright law and policy to the United States Congress, federal agencies, the courts, and the general public. The mission of the Copyright Office is to promote creativity by administering and sustaining an effective national copyright system. 

The Copyright Office has fall, spring, and summer positions available for unpaid law clerks in the Office of the General Counsel, Office of Policy and International Affairs, Office of the Register, and the Registration Program Office. These units interpret the U.S. Copyright Act and advise Congress, executive branch agencies, and others on domestic and international policy matters. In addition, Copyright Office attorneys support work on critical projects and priorities of the Register of Copyrights, including legislative and policy initiatives, operational enhancements, and public outreach efforts.

Projects of law clerks include:
• Attending congressional hearings, industry events, and roundtables.
• Drafting portions of Copyright Office communications and reports.
• Joining in meetings with stakeholders or domestic and foreign officials.
• Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda.

Candidates for a law clerk position must either presently be enrolled in, or have graduated from, an accredited law school; have a demonstrated interest or background in copyright law as shown by relevant coursework or otherwise; and possess excellent research, writing, and editing abilities.

The United States Copyright Office is a federal agency that is part of the Library of Congress. Additional information about the Copyright Office can be found at www.copyright.gov. Details on how to apply can be found at http://copyright.gov/about/special-programs/internships.html.

 

 

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