Job Description
Organization: Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter Job Title: Summer Law Clerk Experience: Rising second- and third-year law students Salary: Paid, eight-week program Location: Tennessee
H1: Join the Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter as a Summer Law Clerk H2: Gain Valuable Hands-on Experience in Public Law
- Paid, eight-week summer clerk program for rising second- and third-year law students - Representation of all State executives, officials, departments, boards, agencies, and commissions in legal matters - Approximately 200 attorneys organized into 17 legal divisions within 5 sections - Core Values of Civility, Client-Focus, Collaboration, Discipline, and Integrity - Vision to be the best public law office in the country - Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Tennesseans - Open to law students from all over the country - Mentoring program for a robust and varied learning experience - Applications open in fall semester and are reviewed on a rolling basis - Participates in on campus interviews and national job fairs - Application materials should be submitted online - Resume collections with many law schools also available - Required materials include resume, law school transcript, writing sample, references, and cover letter - Priority given to applications received before February 1, 2025 - Contact Lisa Doster for any questions about the program
The Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter is seeking talented and motivated rising second- and third-year law students to join their Summer Law Clerk program. This eight-week paid program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public law while making a positive impact on the lives of Tennesseans. The organization is dedicated to providing principled, independent, and excellent counsel to the State of Tennessee and is looking for individuals who share their Core Values and vision to be the best public law office in the country.
As a Summer Law Clerk, students will have the opportunity to work with all State executives, officials, departments, boards, agencies, and commissions on a variety of legal matters. With approximately 200 attorneys organized into 17 legal divisions within 5 sections, there is a wealth of knowledge and experience to learn from. The organization's Core Values of Civility, Client-Focus, Collaboration, Discipline, and Integrity create a positive and professional work environment for law clerks to thrive in.
The Summer Law Clerk program is open to law students from all over the country, allowing for a diverse and dynamic group of individuals to come together and learn from one another. Each law clerk will be assigned a supervisor in their specific division for guidance and oversight, as well as a mentor from another division for a less formal learning experience. This mentorship program allows for a well-rounded and comprehensive learning experience for law students.
Applications for the Summer Law Clerk program open in the fall semester and are reviewed on a rolling basis. The organization also participates in on campus interviews and national job fairs, providing additional opportunities for interested candidates to apply. Application materials, including a resume, law school transcript, writing sample, references, and a cover letter outlining division(s) of interest and commitment to public service, can be submitted online. The organization also does resume collections with many law schools, so students should check with their Career Services Office for specific timeframes.
For the 2025 program, the application window opens on September 15, and priority is given to applications received before February 1, 2025. Interested students are encouraged to apply early to increase their chances of being selected for this competitive program. For any questions about the program, students can contact Lisa Doster, the Director of Legal Recruiting and Training, at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
In summary, the Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter offers a paid, eight-week summer clerk program for rising second- and third-year law students. The program provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public law while making a difference in the lives of Tennesseans. With a commitment to their Core Values and vision, this organization is an ideal place to start a legal career. Interested students can apply online and should check with their Career Services Office for additional opportunities to apply. Apply early for priority consideration.
