What looks better- Intern at an Attorney General or law firm Forum

[jdhopeful11]

Which looks better?

It basically comes down to interning for the government vs a firm in the private sector. I am well aware that it depends on what the person and law school is interested in, but let's assume that I am still undecided.

[jdhopeful11]

Which looks better?

It basically comes down to interning for the government vs a firm in the private sector. I am well aware that it depends on what the person and law school is interested in, but let's assume that I am still undecided.

apparently the lamest poll ever posted

[MF248]

is this a state AG or fed?

[Vincent Vega]

Is it AN attorney general, or THE attorney general? A position where you actually have actual conversations and influence with the Attorney General of the United States is probably the best law internship you can get. A sucky, paper trail internship with North Dakota's atty gen would probably be the worst way you could spend a summer.

Assuming you're talking about the former rather than the latter, I chose atty gen.

[Vincent Vega]

is this a state AG or fed?

Beat me to it. Mine took longer to type.

[iShotFirst]

Which looks better? The question is which looks better to who. If you are going for a firm job firm probably looks better. Government job Attorneys office would probably look better. You have to make the decision to be in line with your career goals.

[nycparalegal]

I don't understand these posts. Why are you looking for what "looks" better on your resume? Wouldn't it be better if you said: "Which position will challenge me more, and will give me more practical experience?"

[Unemployed]

I don't understand these posts. Why are you looking for what "looks" better on your resume? Wouldn't it be better if you said: "Which position will challenge me more, and will give me more practical experience?"

[jdhopeful11]

is this a state AG or fed?

State

[jdhopeful11]

Which looks better? The question is which looks better to who. If you are going for a firm job firm probably looks better. Government job Attorneys office would probably look better. You have to make the decision to be in line with your career goals.

Like I said, Dick, I'm not sure yet.

[jdhopeful11]

I don't understand these posts. Why are you looking for what "looks" better on your resume? Wouldn't it be better if you said: "Which position will challenge me more, and will give me more practical experience?"

However way you wish to interpret my post is up to you. I could have posted the same question in a million different ways. If I didn't think the majority of the able-minded people on this board would understand the question, then I wouldn't have posted it.

[Unemployed]

If this is a 1L summer internship, neither is prestigious enough to matter (very few posts are). The choice doesn't matter one bit, unless you want to show commitment to government work.

If this is a 0L internship, then it really doesn't matter.

[jdhopeful11]

If this is a 0L internship, then it really doesn't matter.

You're kidding me. I am not talking about the significance of the work done, I am talking about the impact it will have when seen on a law school application.

[Unemployed]

If this is a 0L internship, then it really doesn't matter.

You're kidding me.

Nope.

[jdhopeful11]

If this is a 0L internship, then it really doesn't matter.

You're kidding me. I am not talking about the significance of the work done, I am talking about the impact it will have when seen on a law school application.

[Unemployed]

If this is a 0L internship, then it really doesn't matter.

You're kidding me. I am not talking about the significance of the work done, I am talking about the impact it will have when seen on a law school application.

I understood your question perfectly. Your admissions decisions will not hinge on the difference between the two. Do one or the other - it doesn't matter.

Actually, "significance of work" will matter as far as exposing you to different areas of the law. But that wasn't your question.

[nycparalegal]

If this is a 0L internship, then it really doesn't matter.

You're kidding me. I am not talking about the significance of the work done, I am talking about the impact it will have when seen on a law school application.

You're fucking with us right? This shit is about what is going to looking good for a law school application?

Here it is:

LSAT
GPA

Rhodes Scholar
Fulbright

Peace Corps, Teach for America

That's about it. Nothing else will make an impact on your application.

[JazzOne]

If this is a 0L internship, then it really doesn't matter.

You're kidding me. I am not talking about the significance of the work done, I am talking about the impact it will have when seen on a law school application.

Basicly none

[iShotFirst]

Which looks better? The question is which looks better to who. If you are going for a firm job firm probably looks better. Government job Attorneys office would probably look better. You have to make the decision to be in line with your career goals.

Like I said, Dick, I'm not sure yet.

Hah I thought you what it looks like for a future employer. What looks better for a law school? More eloquent people than me have described it above - neither.

Your fucking with us right? This shit is about what is going to looking good for a law school application?

Here it is:

LSAT
GPA

Rhodes Scholar
Fulbright

Peace Corps, Teach for America

That's about it. Nothing else will make an impact on your application.

Memorize this.

[Vincent Vega]

If this is a 0L internship, then it really doesn't matter.

You're kidding me. I am not talking about the significance of the work done, I am talking about the impact it will have when seen on a law school application.

You're fucking with us right? This shit is about what is going to looking good for a law school application?

Here it is:

LSAT
GPA

Rhodes Scholar
Fulbright

Peace Corps, Teach for America

That's about it. Nothing else will make an impact on your application.

This.

I didn't know you were talking about a 0L internship. Those are a dime a dozen; literally thousands of fellow applicants will have similar experience.

[dynomite]

Andyman:

I think the Atty General internship will be a much better opportunity, especially to network. Best case scenario, you'll get to know your state Attorney General, which will be incredibly useful to you in your career in state -- by definition, this person knows most of the lawyers in the state.

My arguments for the AG job are twofold:

1) You need to set yourself apart from other applicants with similar GPA and LSAT scores -- this could help you get extra financial assistance, as well as getting you in over another similarly qualified applicant.

2) Especially if you plan to apply in-state, having this on your resume (and a recommendation/phone call from this AG) could be a boost to your chances.

3) Especially if you plan to practice/work in-state afterward, this will be a good place to meet people who have connections with most of the firms and lawyers in your state.