Law Student - Government in Kansas City, MO

Government

Kansas City, MO

Law Student - Government in Kansas City, MO

Law Student

No

Internship at the Missouri Attorney General’s Office

Salary Information:
- Paid internships are available
- Internship may be used for school credit

Job Title:
- Intern at the Missouri Attorney General’s Office

Experience:
- Law student interns preferred
- Undergraduate interns may also be considered

Organization:
- Missouri Attorney General’s Office (AGO)

Locations:
- Kansas City (Civil Division only)

Divisions:
- Civil Division
- Labor Section

Overview:
- The Missouri Attorney General’s Office offers internships in various divisions for law students, providing real-world litigation experience, future employment opportunities, and training for the next generation of public-service attorneys.
- Interns are assigned to a supervising attorney for mentorship and guidance throughout the program.
- Opportunities for networking, court visits, and tours are also provided during the internship.

AGO Advantage:
- Work on cases that impact policy and people
- Gain experience beyond what may be offered in a private law office
- Mentorship, leadership, and guidance from experienced attorneys

Goals of Internship Program:
- Providing real-world litigation experience
- Securing future employment for top students
- Training the next generation of public-service attorneys

Real-World Experience:
- Projects and assignments given immediately upon starting the program
- Assignments include writing briefs, conducting interviews, researching cases, and appearing in court proceedings (under supervision)
- Opportunities for networking and interacting with clients

Future Employment:
- Internship used as a stepping stone for hiring students into full-time positions upon graduation and admission to the Missouri Bar
- Previous interns may interview for full-time positions during their third year of law school

Mentorship:
- Each intern assigned to a supervising attorney for guidance and feedback
- Mentors provide support and encouragement throughout projects to help interns develop into well-rounded attorneys
- Feedback from interns valued and used to continually update and improve the program

Application Process:
- Focus on law student interns, but undergraduate interns may also be considered
- Majority of internships occur during summer, but also available in fall and spring semesters
- On-campus interviews conducted at Missouri law schools and other law schools
- Applications also accepted on AGO website
- Contact law school’s career development office for application deadlines and interview dates
- For questions about applying, contact recruitment team or main office line

To apply for an internship at the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, visit Join Our Team or contact .