Law School Fellow

Closing Date: 20th November, 2026

Description:

Summary of Work:
The North Dakota Attorney General's Office is offering a paid summer fellowship for high-achieving law students and recent law school graduates with an interest in public interest law.

The successful candidate would get the opportunity to:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:
Eligible Criteria:

• 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

For more information, please call: 701-328-2210 or email ndag@nd.gov or aeisenbeis@nd.gov.

https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/job-openings/

About Team ND
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Application Procedures
Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Office of Attorney General does not provide sponsorships.

Application package must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the opening.

To Be Considered for This Position Applications Must Be Submitted Online At: Www.Nd.Gov/careers

Documents to Be Submitted:

• Resume
• Cover Letter Describing:
• 3 Professional References
• Law School Transcript (unofficial Is Acceptable)
• 1 – 2 Writing Samples

The North Dakota Office of Attorney General Prohibits Candidates from Plagiarizing Any Portion of Their Employment Application and Interview Process to Include Responses to Questions in Which You Must Provide a Narrative And/or Verbal Response. You Must Create Your Own Responses Originally and Not Copy or Adapt Them from Other Sources. While the North Dakota Office of Attorney General Encourages You to Create Your Narratives and Interview Responses with Great Care, Including Correct Use of Grammar and Style, You Are Prohibited from Using Any Artificial Intelligence (ai) or Ai-Assisted Tool, to Include but Not Limited to Chat Gpt. Any Information You Provide During the Application and Interview Process Is Subject to Verification. the North Dakota Office of Attorney General Will Discontinue Your Candidacy if We Find You Have Violated This Prohibition on Use of Ai Tools in The Application and Interview Process.

All Hiring Decisions Are Subject to Approval by The Attorney General. No Offer of Employment Is Final or Binding until Approved by The Attorney General.

Anyone Needing Assistance or Accommodations During Any Part of The Application or Interview Process Please Contact Ashley, Office of Attorney General: E-Mail: Aeisenbeis@nd.Gov; Phone: (701) 328-1256 or Tty: 1-800-366-6888.

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• Visit North Dakota State Government: Http://www.Nd.Gov

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