2025 Oliver Hill Externship Program
2025 Oliver Hill Externship Program
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Title:2025 Oliver Hill Externship Program
Hiring Range: Unpaid Externship
Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law
Location:CENTRAL
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is thrilled to announce the Oliver Hill Externship Program uniquely designed for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students interested in learning more about a career in law. Created by Attorney General Jason Miyares this is a oneweek summer program from July 21 July 25 2025.
About the Oliver Hill Externship Program
Named after the iconic civil rights attorney Oliver Hill this highly competitive externship pays tribute to his remarkable life and legacy. Oliver Hill was a passionate advocate for social justice and equality playing a pivotal role in landmark legal cases that challenged segregation and discrimination in Virginia and the United States. As one of the lead attorneys in the case of David v. County School Board of Prince Edward County Hill fought tirelessly for the desegregation of public schools.
Program Highlights
Educational Sessions: Participate in interactive learning sessions covering various legal topics including civil rights law criminal justice reform public policy and more led by experts in their respective fields.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with notable law firms attorneys from the OAG during learning sessions and panel discussions gaining valuable insights into the legal profession.
Professional Development: Engage in workshops focused on developing essential skills for success in the legal profession including communication writing and professionalism.
Exclusive Access: Gain exclusive access to behindthescenes tours of government institutions meetings with influential legal professionals opportunities to observe legal proceedings firsthand providing a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently registered at a Historically Black College or University
Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in law government or related field
Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Additional Considerations
This volunteer externship program welcomes undergraduate HBCU students to participate in a 5day shadow program at the OAG in Richmond Virginia. Lunch will be provided for all participating students. Parking and lodging assistance will be provided for participating students if applicable. Lodging will be provided for participants who live more than 40 miles away from the OAG in downtown Richmond Virginia.
Special Instructions
Interested candidates must submit their resume a cover letter describing their interests and unofficial transcript.
Please utilize the Virginia Jobs website to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your applications status.
Contact Information
Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Temp
