Honors Program Law Clerk (LL.M. Students)

Company: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Location: —

Clearance Required: —

Salary: $89,508 - $145,468 per year (GS 12)

Description

The IRS Office of Chief Counsel’s Honors Program is a highly competitive program available primarily to graduating or recently graduated Tax LL.M. students. The program offers entry level positions that provide the opportunity to acquire significant training and experience in tax law. The positions are open to individuals each year who have superior academic qualifications or relevant experience to the work of the Office of Chief Counsel. Appointments will be made to a Law Clerk at the GS-12 for 14 months.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Participation in the eligibility preserving activity must be active through at least December 1 of the program year (may run later). To qualify for the Law Clerk at the GS-12 grade level, you must be an LL.M. candidate/graduate AND meet one of the following by the closing date of the announcement:. Evidence of background or experience in the position to be filled, such as taking relevant law school classes (e.g., tax law, bankruptcy/debtor creditor law, administrative law) or relevant legal or tax experience (e.g., tax legal experience) or relevant tax volunteer experience (e.g., VITA, Tax Clinic);. Security clearance (per posting): Other. Applications close 2026-12-11 on USAJOBS. Hiring agency: Internal Revenue Service / Office of Chief Counsel.