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New York State Office of the Attorney General AG Fellowship Program: Post-Grad Opportunity 3L Law Students in New York, New York
Attorney General Fellowship ProgramApplications Accepted August 12, 2024 - October 4, 2024Program DetailsThe Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is recruiting applicants for the 2025 Attorney General Fellowship Program. The following are some program highlights:•This is a two (2) year program for six (6) law school graduates. •Placements begin in September 2025 and conclude in August 2027.•Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in working as a public service attorney. •Fellows work as junior attorneys and receive training and mentorship.•Fellows work to protect the rights and interests of the state and people of New York.•Fellows gain hands-on legal experience by working on investigations, affirmative and defensive litigation, and public education, and community outreach projects. For 2025, we have placements available in the following locations: •Albany, New York City, and Poughkeepsie•The AG Fellowship Team makes placement assignments based on the needs of the OAG. •Placement assignments take into the account the Fellows’ stated location preferences.•We are seeking applicants who have a genuine interest in working for the OAG and wish to do important legal work that serves the people and State of New York. Therefore, we recommend applicants avoid requesting placement in specific bureaus in their application materials. •Visit the About the Office and News & Media sections of the OAG’s public website to learn more. Fellows receive a salary and benefits. •The annual salary is $81,159 plus location pay where applicable (NYC: $3,400, Poughkeepsie: $1,650)•Benefits include the following:oHealth, dental, and vision insuranceoRetirement programsoWorkplace flexibility programs and other family-friendly policies •A commitment to complete the two (2) year Fellowship term is a condition of employment. •To learn more about the AG Fellowship Program, please click here.Fellowship ApplicantsThe OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are seeking a diverse pool of applicants. Including the following: •Critical and creative thinkers.•Strong legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills.•Demonstrated commitment to public service and social, economic, and criminal justice.•Fluency in other languages is a plus but not required.•Applicants who are members of groups underrepresented in attorney roles, which include but are not limited to Black, Latinx/Latine, Indigenous American, Asian and Pacific Islander persons, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ persons are particularly encouraged to apply. Eligibility for the 2025 AG Fellowship Program, includes the following: •Law students who are graduating from their JD program during the academic year 2024-25.•Admission to the New York State Bar within the Fellow’s first year is a condition of continued employment. Therefore, Fellows must be registered to complete the following exams/courses: oTake the Unified Bar Exam (UBE) offered in either February 2025 or July 2025.oTake the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) offered in either March 2025 or August 2025.oYou must complete all segments of the New York Law Course (NYLC) at least 30 days before the date of the next New York Law Exam (NYLE) in order to register to take that NYLE.oTake the NYLE at one of the times offered in 2024 or by April 2025 at the latest.oSee the NYS BOLE website for more information.•Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State. •The Public Officers Law requires OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. •To learn more about the AG Fellowship Program eligibility, please click here.How to ApplySubmit your application for the AG Fellowship Program online before close of business on October 4, 2024. Before submitting your application documents, please read the instructions provided here: https://ag.ny.gov/AGFellowshipApplications for the AG Fellowship Program consist of the following four (4) documents. Please click on the document name to learn more:1)A current resume;2)A cover letter;3)A legal writing sample; and a4)A list of three (3) professional or academic references.Please do not include a copy of your transcript. Your documents should reflect your own thoughts/work product in text that was written by you. Applications must be submitted online, click this link to apply: AGFELLOWSHIPPROGRAM_2025-27Please note: Once submitted, you will not be able to access or edit your application.Submitting an incomplete or incorrect application may prevent or delay consideration. If you have questions about the AG Fellowship Program or need assistance with submitting your application, please contact AGFellowship@ag.ny.gov or 212-416-8080.
Minimum Salary: 81,159 Maximum Salary: 84,559 Salary Unit: Yearly