Texas Attorney General's Office Forum

[Anonymous User]

Does anybody know anything about the TX Atty General's office, how competitive it is, if it is viewed well, if it is possible to jump to biglaw after 2-5 years working there.

-OP

[lisjjen]

Does anybody know anything about the TX Atty General's office, how competitive it is, if it is viewed well, if it is possible to jump to biglaw after 2-5 years working there.

-OP

What division would you be working in?

[Anonymous User]

I worked there last summer. Some divisions hire new JDs, others don't. Best way to get in is to intern there and get to know / impress the people in your division.

As to exit options... I'm sure you might be able to use it to lateral to a biglaw firm, but it would depend on the division. Some divisions are way more respected than others, and some do work that is way more translatable to private practice than others.

[Anonymous User]

I worked there last summer. Some divisions hire new JDs, others don't. Best way to get in is to intern there and get to know / impress the people in your division.

As to exit options... I'm sure you might be able to use it to lateral to a biglaw firm, but it would depend on the division. Some divisions are way more respected than others, and some do work that is way more translatable to private practice than others.

What divisions are most respected? I was hoping to get into the administrative law division because of my interest in government work (permitting, licensing, subsidies, etc.).

-OP

[lisjjen]

I worked there last summer. Some divisions hire new JDs, others don't. Best way to get in is to intern there and get to know / impress the people in your division.

As to exit options... I'm sure you might be able to use it to lateral to a biglaw firm, but it would depend on the division. Some divisions are way more respected than others, and some do work that is way more translatable to private practice than others.

What divisions are most respected? I was hoping to get into the administrative law division because of my interest in government work (permitting, licensing, subsidies, etc.).

-OP

I seem to recall the Solicitor General and a lot of the criminal law divisions being well respected. I don't know that much about administrative law.

[Anonymous User]

NOT OP

I just accepted a summer position in TX Attorney General's Office. I haven't been assigned a division but during the interview it was suggested with my background that I go to Medicaid fraud or some type of complex civil litigation.

Interested also to know how "competitive" these positions are. I turned down two DA offices and one start up 5 person boutique firm to go to Austin. Hoping that it turns out to be the right decision.

[Anonymous User]

NOT OP

I just accepted a summer position in TX Attorney General's Office. I haven't been assigned a division but during the interview it was suggested with my background that I go to Medicaid fraud or some type of complex civil litigation.

Interested also to know how "competitive" these positions are. I turned down two DA offices and one start up 5 person boutique firm to go to Austin. Hoping that it turns out to be the right decision.

The vast majority of people I know, especially 2Ls, were splitting their summer there. You might want to look into that to hedge your options a bit.

[Anonymous User]

NOT OP

I just accepted a summer position in TX Attorney General's Office. I haven't been assigned a division but during the interview it was suggested with my background that I go to Medicaid fraud or some type of complex civil litigation.

Interested also to know how "competitive" these positions are. I turned down two DA offices and one start up 5 person boutique firm to go to Austin. Hoping that it turns out to be the right decision.

The vast majority of people I know, especially 2Ls, were splitting their summer there. You might want to look into that to hedge your options a bit.

I am a 2L but I can't split due to work situation. So, this is my one shot at getting some good experience in.

[lisjjen]

NOT OP

I just accepted a summer position in TX Attorney General's Office. I haven't been assigned a division but during the interview it was suggested with my background that I go to Medicaid fraud or some type of complex civil litigation.

Interested also to know how "competitive" these positions are. I turned down two DA offices and one start up 5 person boutique firm to go to Austin. Hoping that it turns out to be the right decision.

The vast majority of people I know, especially 2Ls, were splitting their summer there. You might want to look into that to hedge your options a bit.

I will be splitting my summer there too. I think I'll be spending the other half of the summer at a real estate boutique. One way or the other, I like government work, so I think I would enjoy my there.