The Delaware Department of Justice Signature Summer Law Clerk Program offers law school students the opportunity to work with deputy attorneys general in almost every area of law in a professional and collegial environment. The Attorney General has jurisdiction over all criminal prosecutions within Delaware and the Criminal Division prosecutes most misdemeanor and all felony crimes. The Civil Division represents State agencies, commissions and boards in State and Federal Courts in nearly every area of civil practice. The Family Division oversees all aspects of civil and criminal law involving Delaware’s families and children. The Fraud and Consumer Protection Division investigates and prosecutes Medicaid fraud, consumer fraud and securities fraud. 

Law clerks may receive work from each of the four Department of Justice Divisions. Clerks may write memos, conduct research, prepare briefs and assist Deputy Attorneys in hearings and trials. 2Ls who have completed four full semesters of law school and are certified by their Dean will be sworn in before the Delaware Supreme Court under a limited admission rule and will have the opportunity to try misdemeanor cases. Students are also encouraged to explore their interest in litigation by attending court sessions and other legal proceedings.

To the extent possible, clerks are fully integrated into the work of the Department of Justice and thereby gain a realistic view of the rewards and demands of public service. Upon graduation from law school, former summer clerks are given preference in our hiring process. Many of our current deputies began their relationship with the Department as summer law clerks.

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The office seeks approximately 12-14 2Ls for its 10-week 2012 Summer Law Clerk Program. Students will be placed in one of the 3 Delaware counties: New Castle, Kent or Sussex. The Department seeks applicants with strong academic credentials who have previous life and employment experience, possess good social skills and are committed to serving the public. Ties to Delaware are preferred but not required.

All 2L students applying for a summer law clerk position should include the following information with their application:

* Cover letter including county preference
* Resume
* Law school transcript
* Persuasive writing sample (no more than 8-10 pages)

Applications can be sent by mail or e-mail using the information listed below. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as offers will be extended beginning in December and continuing into the early part of 2012. 

Candidates for all Summer Law Clerk positions must have a satisfactory criminal background check. Anything other than routine traffic violations may preclude you from obtaining an internship with the Department. 

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For additional information about the Summer Law Clerk Program please contact: 

Colleen Norris
Deputy Attorney General
Delaware Department of Justice
820 North French Street, 7th Floor
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
LawClerk.Program@state.de.us