Internship, Spring

Full-time

No

The OAG has 15 sections:

Infrastructure and Economic Development

Infrastructure and Economic Development The Infrastructure and Economic Development Section provides legal representation to various state departments, boards and commissions. They include: the Department of Transportation (DOT); Department of Public Works (DPW); Department of Administrative Services (DAS); Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV); Department of Information Technology (DOIT); Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), Housing (DOH); the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) on real property matters; and the Connecticut Historical Commission. In addition, section attorneys provide legal assistance to various occupational licensing boards within the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). The work involves both counseling on legal issues and prosecuting and defending lawsuits or claims in federal and Connecticut courts and before various administrative entities, including the Office of the Claims Commissioner. Interns have opportunities to assist with the department’s cases and appeals of administrative decisions in driving-under-the-influence and condemnation cases; to research and write memos; and to attend hearings before the Claims Commissioner and various state courts. Occasionally, interns are permitted to present a case to the Claims Commissioner. An internship in this section provides a unique opportunity to be involved in all phases of litigation from preparation through trial. Who should apply: Law students are encouraged, but we will also accept applications from paralegal students. Priority will be given to more experienced students, preferably second-year or third-year law students who are self-starters, have demonstrated proficiency in legal writing and research, and have taken administrative law and civil procedure (although not a requirement). We can accommodate several interns and are willing to be flexible about scheduling, particularly during the school year.

Thank you for your interest in an internship with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). The Attorney General serves as Connecticut’s chief legal officer for civil matters, and the OAG serves as legal counsel to all state agencies. The Connecticut Constitution, statutes and common law authorize the Attorney General to advance the public interest on behalf of the people of our state in legal matters.

Qualification and Experience Internships are unpaid, volunteer positions open to graduate and law students, undergraduate, and highly motivated high-school students. Accepted applicants may arrange externships with their schools for course credit for their work in the Office. Positions are also available for work-study students with school stipends. Applicants should have an interest in the law, be able to communicate clearly, have strong research and writing skills and computer proficiency.

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