Description:

The Office of the Nevada Attorney General is seeking up to twelve (12) unpaid law student interns for our CarsonCity, Reno, and Las Vegas offices each Fall, Spring, and Summer. Summer internships will run during the period of May – July, Fall externships will run August – November, and Spring externships will run January – April. Interns work directly with Deputy Attorney Generals on substantive legal matters.Projects may include researching and writing memorandums, legal briefs,motions, interrogatories, assisting with preparation for trial, witnessinterviews, document organization, and other tasks as assigned by a supervisor.Those interns who qualify for certification by the Nevada Supreme Court for training in the practice of law under Supreme Court Rule 49.5 are encouraged to do so. The assignments will be meaningful and give students a real opportunity to be exposed to current legal issues. Interns may also have an opportunity to visit the courts and observe court hearings and mediations under the supervision of a Deputy Attorney General. Applicants should have strong research and writing skills.

Special Requirements:

Only United States citizens or those legally authorized to work in the U.S. are eligible to apply.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected intern.

Required Documents:

Law School Intern Application Form
Resume
A writing sample – 3-5 pages in length
An unofficial transcript

Legal Internship Application Dates
Semester               Date Accepting Applications               Last Day to Apply*
Fall               Feb. 1 (same year)     August 1 (same year)
Spring     Aug. 1 (year before)     January 1 (same year)
Summer     Sept. 1 (year before)     March 1 (same year)