AG Fellowship Program: PostGrad Opportunity 3L Law Students

Attorney General Fellowship ProgramApplications Accepted August 10, 2026 October 2, 2026Program DetailsThe Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is recruiting applicants for the 2027 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 2027 and conclude in August 2029. * 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, public education, and community outreach projects.For 2027, we are offering one (1) placement in each of the following bureaus.Placements in New York City Charities BureauThe Charities Bureau has broad authority to oversee organizations that have charitable assets and conduct charitable activities in New York. The bureau protects donors and beneficiaries from fraud by ensuring donations are used as donors intended; regulates charities and their fundraisers to ensure their compliance with New York statutes that require registration with and financial reporting to OAG; investigates and commences litigation against charities that misuse assets, engage in misleading solicitations, and/or violate their fiduciary duties; and reaches out to charities that fail to comply with applicable law to achieve compliance short of investigation and litigation. In addition to their enforcement work, the bureau conducts outreach to charities through public speaking engagements, written guidance, and symposia to provide them with information that supports their compliance with the law. Location is New York, NYClaims BureauThe Claims Bureau defends New York state and certain state authorities in the Court of Claims and defends individual state officers and employees in Supreme Court in civil actions for money damages arising in tort, medical/dental malpractice, unjust conviction, and breach of contract. Location is New York, NYLabor BureauThe Labor Bureau (Labor) has been nationally recognized for aggressively enforcing labor standards, especially in low-wage industries where exploitation of workers is common. Labor brings civil and criminal prosecutions for violations of minimum wage, overtime, prevailing wage, protections against discrimination and retaliation, and other critical labor and employment laws. Labor represents state agencies such as the Commissioner of Labor, the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, and the Workers Compensation Board in their enforcement and administration of labor laws. Location is New York, NYLitigation BureauThe Litigation Bureau represents and defends the state of New York and its agencies, officials, and employees in federal and state courts in civil actions and proceedings involving a broad range of subject areas arising out of state legislation, regulations, and operations. The bureaus cases are often high profile, frequently present complex questions of constitutional law and statutory and regulatory interpretation, and generally have significant policy and financial implications for the state. Location is New York, NYPlacements in Other LocationsLitigation BureauThe Litigation Bureau represents and defends the state of New York and its agencies, officials, and employees in federal and state courts in civil actions and proceedings involving a broad range of subject areas arising out of state legislation, regulations, and operations. The bureaus cases are often high profile, frequently present complex questions of constitutional law and statutory and regulatory interpretation, and generally have significant policy and financial implications for the state. Location is Albany, NYWestchester Regional O