2026 Summer Professional Staff Internship

2026 Summer Professional Staff Internship

Aspiring professionals in public policy, executive management, business, and related fields are invited to apply to our 2026 Internship Program at the Office of the Attorney General, based in Richmond, Virginia. Each summer, the OAG sponsors an eight-week program, geared towards providing students with a unique, hands-on experience and a realistic preview of work. The 2026 program runs from Monday, June 1 to Friday, July 24. Program Highlights : Build lasting professional relationships through networking opportunities with peers and attorneys across the agency. Hands-on experience working alongside attorneys and professional staff in a public service environment. Mentorship and guidance from experienced attorneys and staff committed to supporting your career growth. Contribute to meaningful projects that support the mission of the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. Gain exposure to careers in law, public policy, government, and administration. Additional Information : Location : This internship is a full-time, in-person, unpaid internship based in Richmond, Virginia. circumstances. Parking : Access to an agency parking deck will be provided.

Minimum Qualifications : Demonstrated professionalism in behavior, communication, and reliability. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program Basic understanding of fundamental business processes Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong analytical and research abilities. U.S. Citizenship required. Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.

Additional Considerations : To be considered for the 2026 Summer Internship Program, students must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, full or part-time. Students accepted into the internship program must be able to participate in the full eight-week program and exhibit a genuine interest in working for state government. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter detailing your area of interest, current resume, and academic transcript. Candidates who have not yet completed their first semester of school should include a statement indicating that their transcript will be provided once available.

Special Instructions : Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please log in to the PageUp / RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information : Name : OAG Recruitment Phone : 804-786-2071 Email : recruitment@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 provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired. 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.