Job Description
SEO friendly job title: Civil Division Internship Program at Alaska Department of Law
H1: Join Our Civil Division Internship Program at the Alaska Department of Law
H2: Gain Legal Experience and Make a Difference with Our Volunteer Summer Internship
Organization: Alaska Department of Law
Department: Civil Division
Salary: Unpaid (check with your law school for financial aid options)
Experience: Enrollment in accredited law school
Introduction: - Volunteer summer intern positions available at the Alaska Department of Law for students enrolled in accredited law schools - Opportunity to gain legal experience and work on meaningful projects - Past interns have come from top law schools across the country
Commitment: - Ten-week program - No stipend or salary offered, but financial aid may be available through law schools for interning with public agencies like the Department of Law
Internship Availability: - Civil Division and Criminal Division - 16 different sections representing various agencies and the Governor's office - Assigned to one section and may do legal research, writing, and courtroom work under the guidance of experienced lawyers - Learning opportunities such as depositions, client meetings, and witness preparation available - Placements in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks offices
Eligibility: - Second and third-year students working in the Fairbanks office or Human Services section - Completed at least half of the coursework required for a law degree - Eligible for a "legal intern permit" under Alaska Bar Rule 44, allowing appearance in court
Feedback and Writing Sample: - Feedback provided on written and courtroom work by experienced attorneys - Strive to provide a substantive writing sample at the end of the internship
FAQs: - Does the Alaska Department of Law pay its interns? - How long is the internship and when does it start? - How does the application process work? - When should I apply? - What areas of law would I be working in? - Where in Alaska would I work? - What kinds of projects am I likely to work on? - How do I find out about housing? - Do I need a car? - Can I get work study credit? - Can I take time off during my internship?
Application Process: - Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, law school transcript, and three references to the division of interest - Women and minority applicants encouraged - Equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act - Applicants who need accommodation may call Relay Alaska or the Department of Law - Hiring decisions made by the Attorney General
Contact Information: - Civil Division Contact: Jessica Leeah, Chief Assistant Attorney General - Address: Alaska Department of Law, 1031 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501 - Email: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Phone: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Please indicate section(s) of interest and geographic preference or requirements in cover letter
Disclaimer: - Applicants are encouraged to seek information from current employees of the Department of Law - The state is not bound by any offer of employment or commitment unless made in writing by an authorized representative of the Attorney General - Final hiring decisions made by the Attorney General
