Law Student - Government in Anchorage, AK

Government

Anchorage, AK

Law Student - Government in Anchorage, AK

Law Student

No

Organization: **Members Only**
Job Title: Internship Program - Civil Division
Experience: Past interns have come from schools across the country, including University of California, Hastings and Berkeley, Columbia, Vermont, University of Oregon, McGeorge, Rutgers, NYU, Yale, University of Idaho, Stanford, Brooklyn, Boston College, Georgetown, Cornell, Emory and University of Washington.

Salary: Unpaid, but many law schools provide financial aid to students who intern for public agencies such as the Department of Law.

H1: Join Our Internship Program in the Civil Division of the **Members Only**
H2: Gain Valuable Experience and Work on Real Legal Cases

Introduction:

- The **Members Only**, under direction of the Attorney General, is the largest law firm in the state.
- The Civil Division offers volunteer summer intern positions for students enrolled in accredited law schools.
- The internship program is a ten-week commitment and does not offer a stipend or salary.
- However, many law schools provide financial aid to students who intern for public agencies such as the Department of Law.

Internship Details:

- Internships are available in both the Civil Division and Criminal Division.
- The Civil Division has 16 different sections representing different agencies of the State and the Governor's office.
- Interns will be assigned to one of these sections and will have the opportunity to do legal research, writing, and courtroom work under the supervision of experienced trial lawyers.
- Learning opportunities such as attending depositions, client meetings, and witness preparation are also available.
- Interns will be placed in the Anchorage, Juneau, or Fairbanks offices.
- Second and third-year students in the Fairbanks office or in the Human Services section, who have completed at least half of the required law coursework, are eligible for a "legal intern permit" allowing them to appear in court.
- Feedback on written and courtroom work will be provided by experienced attorneys.
- The Civil Division strives to provide interns with a substantive writing sample at the end of the internship.

Frequently Asked Questions:

- The internship program at the **Members Only** is a volunteer program and does not offer a salary.
- However, students can check with their law schools to see if financial aid is available for interning at public agencies.
- The preferred commitment for the internship is ten weeks, with flexible start and end dates.
- The application process involves submitting a resume, cover letter, writing sample, law school transcript, and three references to the division of interest.
- Applications are accepted at any time, but positions are typically filled by mid-February.
- The Department of Law has two divisions, civil and criminal, and interns may work in either division.
- Interns are placed in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau, depending on the needs of the sections.
- Projects may vary by section, but interns are encouraged to participate in different legal experiences.
- Housing options can be found through advertisements or at the University of Alaska, Anchorage.
- A car is not necessary, as many housing options are within walking or bus distance from the office.
- Work study credit may be available, depending on the student's school.
- Some sections may approve leave during the internship, as long as the full term is ten weeks.

Application Process:

- To apply, email a resume, cover letter, writing sample, law school transcript, and three references to the division of interest.
- Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Accommodations for the application process can be made by calling Relay Alaska or the Department of Law.
- Final hiring decisions are made by the Attorney General.

Conclusion:

- Join the **Members Only**'s Internship Program in the Civil Division for a valuable learning experience.
- Gain hands-on experience in legal research, writing, and courtroom work.
- Network with experienced attorneys and receive feedback on your work.
- Apply now and be a part of the largest law firm in the state.