Law Student - Government in Boston, MA

Government

Boston, MA

Law Student - Government in Boston, MA

Law Student

No

Job Title: Legal Internship, Fall

Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in the Legal Internship Program during the fall semester within the Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau.
- Work within specific divisions such as the Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD), which assists in resolving disputes with businesses and provides referrals to consumer assistance services.
- Engage in activities related to the Massachusetts False Claims Act, including potential actions against securities professionals who mislead or defraud municipalities or state government entities.
- Assist in various legal tasks as assigned by the division within the Attorney General’s Office.
- Collaborate with division staff and contribute to the protection of Massachusetts residents from discrimination, fraud, unfair labor or business practices, and other crimes.

Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in law school to be eligible for the legal internship program.
- Individuals who have completed law school are not eligible for this internship program.
- Legal interns are chosen on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs and requests of individual divisions within the Attorney General’s Office.

Salary Information:
- The legal internship positions offered by the Attorney General’s Office are unpaid.

Additional Information:
- To apply for a legal internship during the fall semester, candidates must submit a resume and cover letter stating their areas of interest and availability to the Legal Intern Coordinator via email.
- The Legal Intern Coordinator will review the application materials and forward them to the appropriate divisions for further review.
- Selected candidates will be notified directly for an interview if the divisions can accommodate their request.
- For more detailed information about the various bureaus and divisions within the Attorney General’s Office, candidates are encouraged to visit the organization’s website.