Law Student - Government in Jefferson City, MO

Government

Jefferson City, MO

Law Student - Government in Jefferson City, MO

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Internship Opportunity with the **Members Only**

Are you a law student looking for a unique and exciting opportunity to gain real-world experience in various areas of the law? Look no further than the **Members Only** Internship Program! With locations throughout the state, including in Jefferson City, this program offers a chance to work on cases that directly impact policy and people, while receiving mentorship and guidance from experienced attorneys.

The AGO Advantage:

- Work on cases that directly impact policy and people
- Gain work experience beyond what is offered in a private law office
- Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced attorneys
- Network with various attorneys, state offices, and judges
- Visit federal and state courts, prisons, and crime laboratories
- Have opportunities to interact with clients

Internship Goals:

1. Providing Real-World Litigation Experience:

- Assignments designed to give a preview of working as an attorney
- Projects that provide real-world work experience and teach transferable skills
- Opportunities to write trial and appellate briefs, conduct interviews, research questions of law, and more
- Networking opportunities with various attorneys, state offices, and judges
- Visits to federal and state courts, prisons, and crime laboratories

2. Securing Future Employment:

- Cultivate the best and brightest for future Assistant Attorney General positions
- Begin onboarding process early and create a stepping stone for full-time positions upon graduation
- Previous interns allowed to interview before and during third year of law school
- Potential for full-time positions upon graduation and admission to the Missouri Bar

3. Training the Next Generation:

- Valuing mentorship and feedback from experienced attorneys
- Assigning each intern a supervising attorney as a mentor and main point of contact
- Receiving guidance, advice, and encouragement throughout each project
- Continually updating and modifying the program to best fit the needs of students
- Encouraging intern feedback and evaluation of the program

How to Apply:

- Mostly focused on law student interns, but undergraduate internships may be available
- Internships available during summer, fall, and spring semesters
- Paid and/or can be used for school credit
- On-campus interviews at Missouri law schools and other law schools
- Applications also accepted on the Attorney General's Office website
- For more information, contact your law school's career development office or

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain real-world experience and prepare for a career in public service with the **Members Only** Internship Program. Apply today and join our team!