Job Shadowing, Internships & Volunteers
The Department of Justice offers a variety of opportunities for internships, job shadows, and volunteers. Opportunities are available in a variety of professions such as:
attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and support staff, and in a variety of areas of the law such as: civil, criminal, and fraud and consumer protection. The Department of Justice has office locations at Wilmington, Dover and Georgetown. Opportunities are available at each office location.

Internships- Internships provide the opportunity for students to supplement their education by gaining supervised practical experience with a professional in their area of study. Internships generally coincide with school semesters. Interns may earn credits toward their education or community service credit.

Job Shadows- Job shadowing permits individuals to spend a day with a professional host to observe the host's typical daily activities, so the individual can explore interest in a particular profession. Job shadows can be arranged individually or groups.

Volunteers- Volunteers provide much needed services to the Office and public. The Department of Justice welcomes volunteer attorney, paralegals, social workers, and support staff. The Department strives to identify opportunities based on the volunteer's area of interest and expertise.

Application Procedure

Individuals interested in clerkships, internships, job shadowing, or volunteering with the Department of Justice should send a resume and cover letter, including area and location of interest, to:

Director of Human Resources
Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
Carvel State Building, 6th Floor
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE 19801

Phone: (302) 577-8873


Fax: (302) 577-5866
Email: DOJHR@state.de.us