Public Interest Law Fellowship
KKC, PLLC invites recent law graduates or attorneys with 1-3 years of experience to apply for a one-year Public Interest Law Fellowship.
KKC is a nationally recognized firm, consistently ranked among the nation’s top whistleblower advocacy firms. Our whistleblower clients have triggered enforcement actions against major corporations involved in money laundering, bribery, government fraud, and securities and commodities fraud. Notable cases include the Danske Bank money laundering scandal, Swiss offshore banking, the Binance Crypto prosecution, and AI and social media whistleblower matters. The firm specializes in representing whistleblowers who combat international corruption and has set numerous precedents expanding whistleblower protections.
Fellows work directly with partners on litigation under key whistleblower laws, including the Dodd-Frank Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act, False Claims Act, Internal Revenue Code, and Commodity and Securities Exchange Acts.
Legal Fellows assume significant case responsibilities, participating in all stages of litigation from intake to final judgment. Duties include research, writing, client interaction, case development, investigation, and representing whistleblowers in confidential government investigations. Fellows also support public policy work in the firm’s pro bono programs, including meetings with Congressional staff or regulators to improve or expand laws. They may also publish articles on whistleblower law topics.
Successful candidates should have:
- Dedication to protecting disclosures of fraud, corruption, and environmental violations domestically and internationally.
- Solid legal analysis, research, and attention to detail
- Superior written and oral communication
For more information, visit www.kkc.com. KKC also provides pro bono support for advocacy programs through the National Whistleblower Center at www.whistleblowers.org.
The Public Interest Law Fellowship is a one-year, full-time, in-person, paid position with a salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 plus benefits, based on experience. KKC’s office is located in the DuPont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
