The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Summer Law Clerk Program strives to introduce exceptional law students from around the country to the rewarding and diverse legal work of the agency. Law clerks work under the direct supervision of Assistant Attorneys General. As a law clerk, you will gain invaluable legal experience with a premier team of attorneys. You will gain insight into the inner workings of the agency while also obtaining advanced knowledge of Texas state law. Your work will make a difference both in the agency and in the lives of the citizens of Texas. Additionally, law clerks have an opportunity to learn directly from senior attorneys, as well as network with legal professionals who are inclined to recognize your future success. OAG law clerks work with agency attorneys; conduct legal research; and draft pleadings, memoranda, and/or briefs. OAG law clerks may also assist in developing discovery, interviewing witnesses, conferencing with other state agency representatives, and attending hearings or trials.
The application process for the OAG Summer Law Clerk Program includes submitting a cover letter, résumé, and OGERL application to
Erik.Shrunk@oag.texas.gov with “OGERL Internship” in the subject line.
Application Deadline: February 28
Last day applicants may apply online (applications are processed in March, with offers made a few weeks after interviews)
Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will be contacted for an interview. Please note these interviews are not for positions in the Child Support Division, which conducts separate interviews. Law clerks selected through this interview program would be placed for Summer 2026. Decisions are generally made within 30 days of interviews. Once selected, you will be required to pass a background check prior to being onboarded.