The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Honors Attorney Program is a comprehensive program designed to introduce highly motivated individuals to the field of labor law. The NLRB Honors Attorney Program allows select candidates an opportunity to work directly beside practicing labor lawyers and technical professionals in its Washington, D.C. Headquarters and Regional Offices. Honors Attorneys will gain valuable experience and benefit from a wide variety of learning experiences.

Candidates applying to this highly competitive Program are selected on the basis of merit. Factors considered include academic achievement; relevant labor relations experience and/or labor law courses; law journal and other relevant writing experience; moot court competition, legal aid, and legal clinic experience; and summer and/or part-time employment, particularly experiences dealing with labor matters.

Applications should be submitted via USAJobs.gov. The position postings for the 2025 Honors Attorney Program are active from August 26, 2024, through September 06, 2024. Links to the positions can be found below.

NLRB Honors Attorney Program | National Labor Relations Board