Public Interest Law Fellow (Paid Summer Fellowship)

North Dakota Office of Attorney General; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Office of Attorney General offers a paid summer fellowship for high-achieving law students and recent law school graduates with an interest in public interest law. The program provides opportunities to perform meaningful work, gain mentorship, and learn about state government functions within the office's legal divisions.

Eligible candidates have completed at least one year of law school, a GPA of 3.0 (3.5+ preferred), excellent writing skills, and a record of community service

Qualifications

• Completed at least one year of law school classes
• Achieved at least a 3.0 GPA (over 3.5 is preferred)
• Excellent writing skills
• Community service or other activities demonstrating a commitment to public interest

Responsibilities

• Perform interesting, challenging work with the Attorney General and lawyers in the office's legal divisions
• Gain valuable legal experience and mentorship
• Learn about state government functions and public interest lawyering
• Network with state lawyers, employees, and officials
• Add a prestigious fellowship to your resume

Skills

Legal writing

Public interest motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Law school coursework (1+ year)

Job description

The North Dakota Office of Attorney General offers a paid summer fellowship for high-achieving law students and recent law school graduates with an interest in public interest law. The program provides opportunities to perform meaningful work, gain mentorship, and learn about state government functions within the office's legal divisions.

Eligible candidates have completed at least one year of law school, a GPA of 3.0 (3.5+ preferred), excellent writing skills, and a record of community service