Solicitor's Office Simplifies Internship Applications Process
Published Date: 4/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Office of the Solicitor is asking for approval to start a new application process for their internship and externship programs. This affects students and young professionals who want to apply, making the process clearer and easier to manage. Comments on this plan are open until May 20, 2026, with no new costs expected for applicants.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
New SOL Internship Application Requirements
If you apply to the Office of the Solicitor Legal Internship/Externship Program, you must submit a resume with two professional or academic references, a Request for Consideration form (to pick locations/offices), a cover letter, your most recent law school transcript, and a writing sample of no more than three (3) pages.
Estimated Application Time and Volume
The Office estimates 200 annual applicants (respondents) and expects each response to take about 2 hours, for a total estimated annual burden of 400 hours.
No Expected Monetary Costs for Applicants
The notice states there are no estimated annual nonhour monetary costs to applicants for this information collection; the Respondent's Obligation is voluntary.
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