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Students and graduates

The CFPB is committed to creating and sustaining a new generation of leaders. There are many opportunities for you to join our work.

Director’s Financial Analyst Program

The fall 2018 application window has closed. Check here starting spring 2019.

A highly selective, two-year rotational program. We seek out a small group of talented college graduates and challenge them to use their analytical skills to make financial markets work better for all.

Joseph Story Honors Attorney Program

The fall 2018 application window has closed. Check here starting fall 2019. 

A two-year program that provides law students and recent law school graduates early, substantive opportunities to use and develop their legal skills and make a difference in the lives of American consumers.

CFPB Summer Internship

The fall 2018 application window has closed. Check here starting fall 2019.

A twelve-week, paid summer internship program for students to assist in a variety of operational and mission-oriented projects. Students receive on-the-job training in the technical aspects of the organization’s work. The students’ interests, knowledge, and academic background play a large role in determining assignments.

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Research Assistant Program

The fall 2018 application window has closed. Check here starting fall 2019.

A two-year program for recent graduates in economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or behavioral and cognitive research. Working alongside the Bureau's cadre of experienced economists and behavioral researchers, research assistants help study key issues in the consumer financial marketplace.

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Help us continue to grow and develop our 21st century agency. The work you do will directly impact the lives of consumers.

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