Applicants to the Legal Scholarship Program must hold a JD degree; be a member of the bar of a state or territory; and have at least one year of experience after law school. This is an unpaid position, and legal fellows may not be employed in a legal or discharge position or paid by any institution or educational institution during their stay at USAO-DC. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and undergo a state background check before entering the service. To apply for the Legal Fellowship program, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, short sample, and official copy of the Law School transcript to: Jean W. Sexton Director, Office of Professional Development and Training c/o Shelia Miller United States Attorney`s Office for the District of Columbia 555 Fourth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Inquiries should be directed to Jean Sexton at (202) 252-7735. What happens if I accept another position or change my mind about the application? Please email honors.program@njoag.gov to withdraw your request.
Will I be reimbursed for the bar exam fee? No. The program does not cover the cost of the lawyer`s exam or the cost of bar exam preparation courses. Lawyers in honoris programs have the opportunity to help formulate legal policies and strategies, investigate cases, draft legal briefs, negotiate with opposing lawyers, and plead before courts or administrative authorities. In addition, the honors class will participate in workshops and trainings that will help them develop their legal skills and introduce them to the full range of work of the New Jersey Attorney General`s Office. I still have questions. Who can I contact? Please check with your Career Services Office first. If they can`t resolve your question, please email honors.program@njoag.gov. Applicants are not required to submit letters of recommendation; However, you must provide at least two professional references (including at least one law professor or other lawyer) that can guarantee the candidate`s qualifications. Lawyers selected as Legal Fellows are assigned to the Superior Court Division, the Appeal Division or the Special Procedures Division.
Law Fellows assigned to the Superior Court Division are admitted either to the Offences Unit of the General Crimes Section or to the Domestic Violence Offences Unit of the Sexual Crimes and Domestic Violence Section. The Offences Unit of the General Crimes Division prosecutes serious offences, including drug possession, common assault, possession of weapons and theft offences. The Domestic Violence Division prosecutes all forms of domestic violence, including domestic violence and domestic child abuse. Law fellows in the Appeals Division or the Special Procedures Division gain extensive experience in legal research and drafting and may have the opportunity to participate in oral arguments or hearings after sentencing. I take the bar exam in July 2023 and will not receive my results until November. Will I still be able to do legal work in the first few months of the program? You will be able to work on substantive legal projects under the supervision of another lawyer while awaiting your results. You will not be able to sign oral arguments or appear in court until you are admitted and promoted to Deputy Attorney General. Participants who fail the bar exam may be excluded from the program. How do I know if my application has been received? You will receive an email confirming receipt.
If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact honors.program@njoag.gov. The two-year program allows participants to rotate in one of 12 areas: What happens if I accept a legal internship after submitting my application? Please email honors.program@njoag.gov to withdraw your request. We hope you will consider reapplying at the end of your legal practicum. Law Fellows will participate in an extensive three-week training program before being transferred to one of the divisions listed above. After that, law fellows spend six months in their assigned departments. Potential candidates should be able to commit themselves during the entire seven months of service to be considered for a position. Depending on the Office`s needs and at our discretion, a legal scholarship may be extended for an additional five months for up to one year. USAODC does not rely on the Legal Fellowship Program as a recruitment or hiring tool for full-time positions at SA, but Legal Fellows can apply for permanent employment without waiting. Can I continue to work at the Attorney General`s Office after completing the two-year program? Participants in honorary programs must commit to the Attorney General`s Office for two years, but are encouraged to continue their public service at the end of the program. The U.S.
Attorney`s Office has established a legal scholarship program that employs lawyers as unpaid special assistants to U.S. attorneys for at least seven months, giving them the opportunity to gain significant law enforcement experience during their tenure at the office. The program is designed for law school graduates and experienced attorneys who wish to gain unparalleled experience in law enforcement and litigation in a unique U.S. Attorney`s Office environment. Although unpaid, Legal Fellows have the opportunity to attend the same training and gain the same litigation experience as any new U.S. Assistant Attorney at USAO-DC. We are pleased to support applicants who cannot complete an application online or who require accommodation during the application process. If you need help, please email honors.program@njoag.gov Since 1953, the Attorney General`s Honor Program has been recognized as the country`s leading entry-level program for federal prosecutors.
The Honors program attracts applicants from hundreds of law schools across the country, representing a wide range of experiences and interests. Selection is made based on many elements of a candidate`s background, including a proven commitment to government service, academic achievement, leadership, newspaper, moot court and moot experience, clinical experience, previous employment, and extracurricular activities related to Justice`s work and relevant component.
