Alaska Department of Law - Attorney General Criminal Division
Posted on:
May 27,2025
Job Profile:
The #***# is currently accepting applications for their summer internship program. This program provides students enrolled in accredited law schools with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the legal field while working with experienced attorneys. The internship is unpaid, but many law schools offer financial aid to students who intern for public agencies like the Department of Law. The program requires a ten-week commitment and is available in both the Civil and Criminal Divisions.
Criminal Division Internships:
- Available to second and third-year law students who have completed at least half of their required coursework
- Eligible for a "legal intern permit" under Alaska Bar Rule 44, allowing interns to appear in court
- Opportunity to travel to a court in an outlying area
- Preference for interns to be placed in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai, and Palmer, but other locations may be available
Frequently Asked Questions:
- No stipend or salary offered, but financial aid may be available through law schools
- Internship is ten weeks long, with flexible start and end dates
- Applications accepted at any time, but positions are typically filled by mid-February
- Interns may indicate a preference for location and will work in either the Civil or Criminal Division
- Housing options available through local advertisements, such as the Anchorage Daily News and Craigslist
- A car is not necessary, as many housing options are within walking or biking distance from the office
- Work study credit may be available, depending on school policies
- Possible to take time off during the internship with approval from supervisors
To apply for the internship, interested students should email their resume, cover letter, writing sample, law school transcript, and three references to the appropriate division. Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply, and the Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations can be made for applicants with disabilities. Final hiring decisions are made by the Attorney General.
The #***# offers a valuable opportunity for law students to gain practical experience in the legal field and work with experienced attorneys. This internship program is highly competitive and provides a unique opportunity to learn about the legal system in the state of Alaska. Consider applying for this internship to gain valuable experience and enhance your legal education.
