2L Summer Law Clerk Opportunity — 2026

The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals is seeking a few high-quality law students to serve as law clerks during the summer. Summer law clerks assist judges at the Board 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.

Job Information

Summer clerkships are full-time with multiple vacancies in Washington, D.C. This unpaid position lasts for ten weeks beginning in May and ending in August. The Board does not allow split or partial clerkships. Summer clerks may receive academic credit for their clerkship. Students should check with their law school for more information about earning credit for a summer clerkship.

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 summer 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 August 15, 2025 – September 15, 2025

Applicants must submit their application materials by e-mail to lawclerk.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.

**For More Information

Please send inquiries to lawclerk.application@cbca.gov.

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