2027 Summer Attorney Internship

Title: 2027 Summer Attorney Internship

State Role Title:2027 Summer Attorney Internship

Hiring Range: Unpaid Internship

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location:Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Law students are invited to apply to our 2027 Summer Internship Program at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) based in Richmond Virginia.

Each summer the OAG sponsors an eight-week program geared towards providing students with a unique hands-on experience and a realistic preview of legal work. The 2027 intern program runs from Tuesday June 1 to Friday July 23.

Program Highlights:

Conduct legal research draft memoranda pleadings and other legal documents.
Build lasting professional relationships through networking opportunities with peers and attorneys across the agency.
Gain practical legal experience through research drafting and case preparation in a government setting.
Hands-on experience working alongside attorneys and professional staff in a public service environment.
Mentorship and guidance from experienced attorneys and staff committed to supporting your career growth.

Additional Information:

Location: This internship is a full-time in-person unpaid internship based in Richmond Virginia.
Parking: Access to an agency parking deck will be provided.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrate professionalism in behavior communication and reliability.
Strong research writing and analytical skills are required.
Demonstrate ability to work with people across different social identities andbackgrounds.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.
Must complete at least one semester of law school.

Additional Considerations

To be considered for the 2027 Summer Internship Program students must be currently enrolled at an accredited law school. Students who are accepted into the internship program must be able to participate in the full eight-week program and exhibit a genuine interest in working for state government.
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter detailing their area of legal interest a resume and academic transcripts (unofficial acceptable).
Candidates who have not yet completed their first semester of law school should include a statement indicating that their transcript will be provided once available.

Special Instructions

Kindly 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 log in 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). Service-Connected 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.