Law Clerk, Opinions & Advice Division

This law clerk position is in the Opinions & Advice Division. The Opinions Division includes 5 employees: a Division Chief, a Deputy Chief, two other attorneys, and an administrative support person. Opinions & Advice staff analyze some of the most complex and/or high-profile legal issues on which OAG must advise. For example, the Division oversees the issuance of official opinions of the Attorney General, which are the Attorney General’s official interpretations on complex issues of law. In addition, the Division plays an oversight role with respect to other challenging and high-profile legal advice given by other units of OAG, including by reviewing work by other OAG units, offering research assistance, or formulating guidance documents and manuals for use across the OAG.

As a law clerk in the Opinions & Advice Division you will:

Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on a wide range of legal issues
Assist in the preparation of official opinions and/or advice letters
Assist in the research for and preparation of internal legal guidance materials
Attend meetings with other OAG units as appropriate
Assist with legislative and regulatory review and analysis
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the legal team
Minimum Qualifications:

Current enrollment in an accredited law school
Strong legal research and writing skills
Demonstrated interest in public service, administrative law, or litigation
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or other legal research tools
Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to ethical legal practice
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a public law office, legal clinic, or government agency
Coursework in administrative law, constitutional law, or public interest law
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship; however, students may be able to receive externship credit depending on their school’s policies.

Important Dates:

Offer letters will be sent out by April 16, 2027
Summer 2027 start dates are May 17, May 24, & June 7, 2027
Summer 2027 end dates are July 23 - August 20, 2027
Equal Opportunity Employer: The OAG is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Commitment To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.