The Office of the Attorney General Internship Program (OAG) for the District of Columbia (OAG) hires undergraduate and graduate students to work as volunteers during the academic year as well as during the summer. Interns participating in the OAG Program are given first-hand exposure to what it's like working in public service. A diverse group of students are selected each year to participate in the program.
Interns get an opportunity to work alongside professionals in the field and are able to participate in doing legal research, motions, advice memos, discovery, trial, and/or administrative tasks pertinent to the office. Interns can also assist attorneys at trial or while working in a hearing, selecting jurors, or in making opening statements. These are just a few of the exciting tasks that take place while working in the OAG Office.
Interns get an opportunity to develop their legal writing and research skills and will learn how to apply the various federal, state, and common laws to court cases. The Office of the Attorney General is made up of ten (10) major divisions with specialty sections as well as many programs that meet the needs of a wide variety of students.
The Summer Associates Program is for first and second year law students.
Qualifications:
The Internship Program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students who are in good academic standing while the Summer Associate Program is open to first and second year law school students. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and interest in the students specific area of concentration. Each internship is tailored to each student's needs, interests, and schedule.
To Apply:
Please visit the OAG website to apply for the Undergraduate Internship Program. First and second year law school students can also apply for The Summer Associate Internship Program.
All applicants must also submit the following documentation:
- A cover letter
- A résumé
- A writing sample, 3 to 5 pages in length
- Completed EEO form (optional)*
- Transcripts (Unofficial transcript acceptable)
Because of the high volume of applications, each student is requested to submit one complete application by fax, rather than submitting separate documents. Applications are accepted electronically.
All materials must be submitted to the attention of:
Office of the Attorney General
Attention: Internship Coordinator
c/o Keya Ross
441 Fourth Street, NW, Suite 1145 South
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 724-2308
Fax: (202) 730-1466
Email: keya.ross@dc.gov
All applications for summer are being accepted between January 1st and March 15th.
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