Closing Date: 2nd January, 2026
Description:
Job Duties:Law students are invited to apply to our 2026 Summer Internship Program at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), based in Richmond, Virginia.
Each summer, the OAG sponsors an eight-week program, geared towards providing students with a unique, hands-on experience, and a realistic preview of legal work. The 2026 intern program runs from Monday, June 1 to Friday, July 24.
Program Highlights:
- Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Build lasting professional relationships through networking opportunities with peers and attorneys across the agency.
- Gain practical legal experience through research, drafting, and case preparation in a government setting.
- Hands-on experience working alongside attorneys and professional staff in a public service environment.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced attorneys and staff committed to supporting your career growth.
Additional Information:
- Location: This internship is a full-time, in-person, unpaid internship based in Richmond, Virginia.
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- Parking: Access to an agency parking deck will be provided.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrated professionalism in behavior, communication, and reliability.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are required.
- Demonstrated ability to work with people across different social identities and backgrounds.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.
- Must complete at least one semester of law school.
Additional Considerations:
- To be considered for the 2026 Summer OAG Internship Program, students must be currently enrolled at an accredited law school. Students who are accepted into the internship program must be able to participate in the full eight-week program and exhibit a genuine interest in working for state government.
- Interested candidates must submit a cover letter detailing their area of legal interest, a resume, and academic transcripts (unofficial acceptable).
- Candidates who have not yet completed their first semester of law school should include a statement indicating that their transcript will be provided once available.
Special Instructions
Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please log in to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.