Internship Opportunity for Law Students in New Jersey
Organization: New Jersey Division of Law
Department: Law & Public Safety
Job Title: Intern
Experience: Law student
Salary: Not specified
Application Deadline: March 15
Location: Trenton, Voorhees, or Newark, New Jersey
Summer Session: June through August
The New Jersey Division of Law offers law students the opportunity to serve an internship during their Fall or Spring Semesters or during their Summer breaks. If accepted into the program, students will be assigned to one of the Division’s sections, where they will be supervised by a Deputy Attorney General. An Assistant Attorney General will have overall supervision of the program.
During their internship, students will perform a full range of law clerk responsibilities, including research and writing and will have the opportunity to observe a wide range of lawyering activity. Students participating in the program will also attend court proceedings, meetings with clients, depositions and other special events. They will also be eligible to participate in training sessions offered to Deputy Attorneys General throughout the year.
Assignments to specific sections are made based upon student interest. Please see section locations for information regarding the sections.
Internship Application Process:
- Submit the Internship Application, resume, legal writing sample, and most recent grade report to the appropriate recruiter listed below.
- The Division conducts interviews and extends offers for positions in the program on a rolling basis.
- If offered a position, complete a Confidential Background Investigation Clearance Form.
Recruiters:
- Trenton and Voorhees Office Considerations
- Newark Office Considerations
Internship Application Requirements:
- Law student
- Resume
- Legal writing sample
- Most recent grade report
Internship Benefits:
- Gain hands-on experience in a legal setting
- Observe a variety of legal proceedings
- Attend training sessions for Deputy Attorneys General
- Work with experienced attorneys
- Potential for future employment opportunities
Application Deadline: March 15
Summer Session: June through August
Location: Trenton, Voorhees, or Newark, New Jersey
Internship Application Process:
- Submit the Internship Application, resume, legal writing sample, and most recent grade report to the appropriate recruiter listed below.
- The Division conducts interviews and extends offers for positions in the program on a rolling basis.
- If offered a position, complete a Confidential Background Investigation Clearance Form.
Recruiters:
- Trenton and Voorhees Office Considerations: Philip J. Espinosa, Deputy Attorney General, 609-376-3300, e-mail
- Newark Office Considerations: Newark Intern Coordinator, , 973-648-2500
Internship Program Overview:
- Offered during Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters
- Assigned to a specific section under the supervision of a Deputy Attorney General
- Overall supervision by an Assistant Attorney General
- Perform law clerk responsibilities, including research and writing
- Observe a wide range of legal activity, such as court proceedings and meetings with clients
- Eligible to attend training sessions for Deputy Attorneys General
Internship Application Requirements:
- Law student
- Resume
- Legal writing sample
- Most recent grade report
Internship Benefits:
- Gain hands-on experience in a legal setting
- Observe a variety of legal proceedings
- Attend training sessions for Deputy Attorneys General
- Work with experienced attorneys
- Potential for future employment opportunities
Application Deadline: March 15
Summer Session: June through August
Location: Trenton, Voorhees, or Newark, New Jersey
New Jersey Division of Law Internship Program
The New Jersey Division of Law offers law students the opportunity to serve an internship during their Fall or Spring Semesters or during their Summer breaks. The program provides students with hands-on experience in a legal setting and the opportunity to observe a wide range of lawyering activity. The program also offers the potential for future employment opportunities.
Internship Application Process:
1. Submit the Internship Application, resume, legal writing sample, and most recent grade report to the appropriate recruiter listed below.
2. The Division conducts interviews and extends offers for positions in the program on a rolling basis.
3. If offered a position, complete a Confidential Background Investigation Clearance Form.
Recruiters:
- Trenton and Voorhees Office Considerations: Philip J. Espinosa, Deputy Attorney General, 609-376-3300, e-mail
- Newark Office Considerations: Newark Intern Coordinator, , 973-648-2500
Internship Program Overview:
- Offered during Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters
- Assigned to a specific section under the supervision of a Deputy Attorney General
- Overall supervision by an Assistant Attorney General
- Perform law clerk responsibilities, including research and writing
- Observe a wide range of legal activity, such as court proceedings and meetings with clients
- Eligible to attend training sessions for Deputy Attorneys General
Internship Application Requirements:
- Law student
- Resume
- Legal writing sample
- Most recent grade report
Internship Benefits:
- Gain hands-on experience in a legal setting
- Observe a variety of legal proceedings
- Attend training sessions for Deputy Attorneys General
- Work with experienced attorneys
- Potential for future employment opportunities
Application Deadline: March 15
Summer Session: June through August
Location: Trenton, Voorhees, or Newark, New Jersey
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and observe a wide range of legal activity with the New Jersey Division of Law's Internship Program. Apply now for the Summer Session and start your journey towards a successful legal career.
