Civilian Board of Contract Appeals | Spring or Fall Law Clerk Opportunity

Spring/Fall Law Clerk Opportunity — 2027

The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals employs as law clerks a select few high-quality law students for unpaid internships during the spring and fall academic semesters. These law clerks assist Board Judges by conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, preparing analyses of facts, assisting in the preparation of orders and decisions, attending hearings and taking part in mediations.

Academic Credit

A Spring/Fall Clerk may receive academic credit for the internship, but it is not required by the Board. Students should check with their law school for information about receiving credit.

Schedule and Work Hours

Spring/Fall Law Clerks are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week for not less than 12 weeks during the academic semester.

Qualifications

You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
The Board seeks law students with a desire to learn about the substantive and procedural areas in which the Board operates.
No specific courses are required for selection, but government contracts courses are helpful.
Successful applicants will demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills.
Law Clerks must be proficient with both traditional legal research and online legal research tools, such as Westlaw.

An application package must include the following:

1.Cover letter stating your reason for seeking a clerkship with the Board and your relevant academic and other qualifications;
2.Resume;
3.Law school transcript (need not be official but should include GPA); and
4.A legal writing sample no longer than 10 double-spaced pages.

Application Window

Spring Application Window September 1, 2026 – October 1, 2026
Fall Application Window March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

Applicants must submit their application materials by e-mail to intern.application@cbca.gov. Please put your name in the subject line of your e-mail message. Application materials MUST be in .pdf format only. Applications received in formats other than .pdf (e.g., .doc or .docx) will not be opened and will be deleted without consideration.

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