General Student Trainee

The 0099 series is used for student positions that do not fit a specific occupational series, and in practice the listings here are unpaid internships and student volunteer positions: a chance to work inside a court, an oversight agency, a regulator or a U.S. Attorney’s office while enrolled in school.

Recent listings have included a crime victims compensation program internship and an executive office communications internship at the District of Columbia Courts, a student volunteer, a college intern position for non-law students for spring 2027 and a summer student internship, with positions at the Government Accountability Office, the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Applying tip: these positions require current enrollment and most are unpaid, so ask early whether academic credit or a stipend is available and whether the schedule can be remote or hybrid. Treat the application like a job application anyway: a complete federal-style resume and a clear statement of interest. Our entry-level guide explains the paid Pathways routes to compare against.