2024 Oliver Hill Externship of Law & Public Policy

Title: 2024 Oliver Hill Externship of Law & Public Policy

State Role Title: 2024 Oliver Hill Externship of Law & Public Policy

Hiring Range: Unpaid Externship

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: www.oag.state.va.us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is thrilled to announce the Oliver Hill Externship Program of Law and Public Policy, uniquely designed for HBCU students interested in learning more about a career in law. Created by Attorney General, Jason Miyares, this is a one-week summer program lasting from July 22nd to the 26th, 9:00am to 3:00pm each weekday.

About the Oliver Hill Externship Program of Law and Public Policy:

Named after the iconic civil rights attorney Oliver Hill, this highly competitive externship pays tribute to his remarkable life and legacy. Oliver Hill was a passionate advocate for social justice and equality, playing a pivotal role in landmark legal cases that challenged segregation and discrimination in Virginia and the United States. As one of the lead attorneys in the case of David v. County School Board of Prince Edward County, Hill fought tirelessly for the desegregation of public schools.

The Oliver Hill Externship Program of Law and Public Policy honors his enduring legacy by empowering HBCU students to follow in his footsteps and become champions for equality and fairness in the legal profession. This program’s objective is to expose HBCU students to the possibility of a career in law and the work of the Office of the Attorney General.

Program Highlights:

Educational Sessions: Participate in interactive learning sessions covering various legal topics including civil rights law, criminal justice reform, public policy, and more, led by experts in their respective fields.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with notable law firms, government officials, and esteemed alumni during learning sessions and panel discussions, gaining valuable insights into the legal profession.

Professional Development: Engage in workshops focused on developing essential skills for success in the legal profession including communication, writing, advocacy, and professionalism.

Exclusive Access: Gain exclusive access to behind-the-scenes tours of government institutions, meetings with influential legal professionals, opportunities to observe legal proceedings firsthand, providing a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently registered at a Historically Black College or University
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in law, government, or related field
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Interested candidates must submit their resume, a cover letter describing their interests, and unofficial transcript. 

Additional Considerations

This volunteer externship program welcomes undergraduate HBCU students to participate in a 5-day shadow program at the Office of the Attorney General in Richmond, Virginia. Lunch will be provided for all participating students. Parking and lodging assistance will be provided for participating students, if applicable. Lodging will be provided for participants who live more than 40 miles away from the externship location of Richmond, Virginia (23219).

Special Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter describing their interests, and unofficial transcript.

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Help Personnel email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: helppersonnel@oag.state.va.us

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.