Law School Internship Program with Natural Resources

The North Dakota Attorney General's Office is offering a 2025 summer internship opportunity for law school students currently enrolled or involved in a legal program for regulating or managing natural resources or the environment and have an interest in the protection and management of the state's natural resources. The successful candidate would get the opportunity to: Perform interesting, challenging work with the attorneys in the office's Natural Resources and Native American Affairs Division Gain valuable legal experience and mentorshipLearn about state government functions and public interest lawyering Network with state lawyers, employees, and officialsAdd an internship with a state agency to your resume

Minimum Qualifications

Eligible Criteria: Preference will be given to applicants currently enrolled or involved in a legal program for regulating or managing natural resources or the environmentAchieved at least a 3.0 GPA (over 3.5 is preferred) Excellent writing skillsCommunity service or other activates demonstrating a commitment to public interest For more information, please call: 701-328-2210 or email ndag@nd.gov or aeisenbeis@nd.gov.https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/job-openings/

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Application Procedures

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Office of Attorney General does not provide sponsorships.Application package must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the opening.TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: www.nd.gov/careersDocuments to be submitted:ResumeCover letter describing: Why you are interested in the internship and Any activities or work you have done to demonstrate an interest in public interest work3 Professional ReferencesLaw school transcript (unofficial is acceptable) 1 - 2 Writing SamplesAnyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact Ashley, Office of Attorney General: E-mail: aeisenbeis@nd.gov; phone: (701) 328-1256 or TTY: 1-800-366-6888.The North Dakota Office of Attorney General prohibits candidates from plagiarizing any portion of their employment application and interview process to includes responses to questions in which you must provide a narrative and/or verbal response. You must create your own responses originally and not copy or adapt them from other sources. While the North Dakota Office of Attorney General encourages you to create your narratives and interview responses with great car, including correct use of gramma and style, you are prohibited from using any artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool, to include but not limited to ChatGPT, during the interview process. Any information you provide during the application and interview process is subject to verification. The North Dakota Office of Attorney General will discontinue your candidacy if we find you have violated this prohibition on use of AI tools in the application and interview process.All hiring decisions are subject to approval by the Attorney General. No offer of employment is final or binding until approved by the Attorney General.Learn more about Office of Attorney General at: https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/Learn more about Employment Benefits at: https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefitsVisit North Dakota State government: http://www.nd.govTo learn more about living in North Dakota, visit https://findthegoodlife.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.