Law School Legal Intern - Academic Year/Renewable Internship

USAC’s target compensation rate for a new hire into this position is $22.00 USD per hour. All intern positions are eligible for USAC Commuter Benefits, training opportunities, and free access to an on-site gym facility.

Why Intern Here?

Our mission to achieve universal service addresses America’s current critical needs to build out broadband capabilities for telehealth, online learning, and keeping families connected. Join us and help USAC accomplish our mission to bridge the digital divide. Through its administration of the $10 billion Universal Service Fund (USF) programs on behalf of the FCC, USAC works to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable, and affordable rates and to increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the nation. Additional information on USF programs can be found at: https://www.usac.org/about/ 

A Multicultural Team

We have actively built an organization that doesn’t just celebrate our diversity; we depend on it. The challenges of achieving universal service require creative and unique perspectives. Our accepting and inclusive community will challenge you to grow and learn from others while always recognizing the value of your contribution.  

USAC employees are passionate about our mission. Our work contributes to the success of all Americans. We’ve worked together to build a culture that is collaborative, ambitious, outcome-oriented, and feedback-focused. 

USAC administers the $10 billion Universal Service Fund, which the FCC created to address serious gaps in needed coverage. 

We deliver funds through four programs (Schools & Libraries, Lifeline, Rural Healthcare, and High Cost) to people and places who need it most – rural, hard-to-reach communities, low-income households, and schools and libraries that need access to facilitate learning. We are passionate about our universal service mission, and we are in the midst of transforming our organization to better support its realization.

If you are interested in working in a creative and fast-paced environment, our USAC Internship program may be of interest to you.  We are looking for people who are self-starters, enjoys collaborating with teammates, yet able to work independently to get the job done.   

The Intern will participate in USAC-sponsored activities, training opportunities, and networking events. 

Your Role

The intern will receive work across the Office of General Counsel and gain experience in FCC regulatory affairs and in-house attorney responsibilities. Interns may be given assignments such as the following: conduct research and provide written analysis on the administration of the USF programs, assist in issues involving labor and employment, update contractual language with outside parties, and review USAC documents to ensure compliance with federal privacy requirements. 

Interns who demonstrate exceptional work may be invited to return for another year and potentially a permanent role upon graduation.

About You

• You are passionate about our mission to help Americans gain access to essential communications technology.
• You are a problem solver with great attention to detail, can work with little supervision, multi-task, and learn quickly.
• You have some exposure and experience with the Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word).
• You are a quick study, love brainstorming new ideas, and are eager to find solutions.
• You are agile at working across other departments. 
• Current student in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with a general understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team as well as acting autonomously as appropriate.

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• You must be going into your 2nd or 3rd year at an accredited law school.
• Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher to remain eligible for the program. 
• Interns must work for a minimum of 16 hours per week (and no more than 19 hours a week) in the USAC office in Washington, DC. 
• Sponsorship for the USAC Career Path internship program is not available for foreign nationals. 

USAC is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.  All offers of employment and internships with USAC are conditioned on completing and passing a background and reference check.  USAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.