Job’o’th’Week (Internship Edition)
The Organization
The New York State Office of the Attorney General (NY OAG) is both the “People’s Lawyer” and the State’s chief legal officer. The NY OAG not only guards the legal rights of New York citizens, but it also advises the State government and defends the State in proceedings. The NY OAG is charged with the statutory and common law powers to protect consumers and investors, charitable donors, the public health and environment, civil rights, and the rights of wage-earners and businesses across the State. The NY OAG also investigates organized crime and Medicaid fraud. The NY OAG is divided into five primary divisions: Appeals and Opinions, State Counsel, Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, and Social Justice. With over 650 Assistant Attorneys General and 1,700 employees, the NY OAG is one of the largest public interest law firms in the country.
The Position
The NY OAG seeks law students to participate in its full-time, paid summer internship program. Interested students may apply to specific divisions and regional offices for consideration. Students will assist in all phases of attorneys’ work, including legal research, court filings, discovery, and trial preparation.
The ideal candidates will have finished their first semesters of law school and demonstrate an interest in public service.
See the full post on PSJD: https://www.psjd.org/opportunitydetails?OppID=97912