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Answer the two questions below. Applicants should provide answers that demonstrate their
interest, intellect, skill set, commitment, and/or experience relevant to the components they
designated. An outstanding essay also reflects an applicant’s ability to write clearly and concisely,
and provides conclusions that flow from a logical thought process, with attention to style, spelling,
grammar, and punctuation. Responses are limited to 2000 characters, including spaces.
Why do you want to work for the Department of Justice and what attracts you to the
components you selected?

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