UNITED STATES COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION’S DIVISION OF
ENFORCEMENT
CHICAGO OFFICE
The Chicago office of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of
Enforcement seeks applications from law students for fall 2016 externships.
The Commission is an independent, non-partisan federal agency that protects market users and
the public from fraud, manipulation, abusive practices, and systemic risk, and fosters open,
competitive, and financially sound markets. The Division of Enforcement investigates potential
violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Regulations and, at the direction of
the Commission, prosecutes alleged violations in U.S. District Courts across the country. The
Division of Enforcement also provides expert and technical assistance with case development
and trials to U.S. Attorneys, federal and state regulators, and international authorities.
Externs with the Division of Enforcement typically complete substantial legal research and
writing projects, participate in civil case preparations and filings, assist attorneys and
investigators with witness interviews, analyze investigative and discovery materials, attend
depositions or hearings, and participate in educational training programs.
Prior to beginning an externship at the CFTC, applicants must have completed at least 2
semesters of law school, but not yet have graduated from their degree program. Offers are also
contingent on an applicant’s ability to demonstrate U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and
successfully complete a background check. Finally, applicants must be able to receive course
credit and/or federal work study funds for participation in fall externship.
To apply, interested law students should email a cover letter and resume by Thursday, June 30 to
the below email address.
Allison Passman
Senior Trial Attorney
Division of Enforcement
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
apassman@cftc.gov