Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Electronic Applications for the Attorney General's Honors Program and the Summer Law Intern Program (HP/SLIP)

Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points:

—Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Bureau of Justice Statistics, including whether the information will have practical utility;

—Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, ( printed page 23376) including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

—Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; and

—Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Written comments and recommendations for this information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function and entering either the title of the information collection or the OMB Control Number [1105-0030]. This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Justice, information collections currently under review by OMB.

DOJ seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOJ notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review.

Abstract: Candidates enter information pertinent to legal employment on a series of electronic screens (the number of screens varies by Program; hiring organizations vary by year). The data is then certified and submitted into a database for OARM review and transmission to the components that consider the candidates for legal employment. The candidate is automatically notified by email that his/her application has been received when he/she certifies and submits his/her electronic application, and provided other hiring status updates throughout the hiring cycle.

In compliance with the Executive Order issued January 20, 2025, ( https://www.whitehouse.gov/​presidential-actions/​2025/​01/​defending-women-from-gender-ideology-extremism-and-restoring-biological-truth-to-the-federal-government/​), the voluntary demographic question on the HP/SLIP application is revised to reflect “Sex” with the responses “Male,” “Female” or “Decline to Answer,” removing references to gender identity and sexual orientation. There is no impact on the public burden or cost.

OARM, in coordination with hiring offices, periodically reviews questions relating to qualifications and experience to ensure their focus and criteria remains relevant ( e.g., assists hiring officials evaluate written or oral communication skills, public service interest, relevant experience, etc.).

• Hiring officials requested the addition of two “yes/no” questions relating to written or oral communication skills for SLIP applicants. This change is limited to the questions presented to eligible applicants to the Summer Law Intern Program, who often have limited objective law school accomplishments at the time they apply. There is de minimis impact on the public burden and no impact on cost.
• In addition, hiring officials requested modification to an existing “check the box” question presented to all applicants clarifying the type of public service experience responsive to the question. There is no impact on the public burden or cost to this change.
• A new “check the box” question relating to relevant experience was added. There is de minimis impact on the public burden and no cost to this change.
• A residency question was removed and a geographic preference question added. There is no impact on the public burden or cost.

The estimate of annualized cost to the federal government decreased from $54,000 to $39,885.

Overview of This Information Collection

1. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a previously approved collection.

2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Electronic Applications for the Attorney General's Honors Program and the Summer Law Intern Program.

3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: N/A.

4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as the obligation to respond: Affected Public—Individuals. The obligation to respond is voluntary.

5. Obligation to Respond: Voluntary/Required to Obtain A Benefit.

6. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: An estimated average of.

7. Estimated Time per Respondent: 105-115 minutes.

8. Frequency: Once a year.

9. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 4,349 hours.

10. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.

If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.