Public Sector Law Clerk — Hybrid (Summer/Fall 2026)

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office offers paid summer and academic year law clerk programs providing hands-on, challenging work for students.

Law clerks may research, write, work with prosecutors, attend meetings, and appear in court as Certified Law Student Practitioners, with assignments across nine divisions. Hybrid on-site/remote duties apply; summer hours vary by academic term.

Qualifications

• One of the following: Current enrollment in an accredited law school.
• A graduate of an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written assignments.
• Participate in court hearings as a Certified Law Student Practitioner, under supervision.
• Attend comprehensive trainings, coordinated by the Law Clerk Program.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Courtroom observation

Public sector interest

Education

Current enrollment in law school

Graduate of law school

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office offers paid summer and academic year law clerk programs providing hands-on, challenging work for students.

Law clerks may research, write, work with prosecutors, attend meetings, and appear in court as Certified Law Student Practitioners, with assignments across nine divisions. Hybrid on-site/remote duties apply; summer hours vary by academic term.