Paid Career Opportunities:
There are no job openings at the State’s Attorney’s Office at this time.
Volunteer Opportunities:
However, the State’s Attorney’s Office is open to assisting law students gain valuable experience. Therefore, this office will accept applications from law students whom wish to volunteer their time at this office. An applicant for this type of career building experience will typically dedicate the summer to the position.
Educational Opportunities:
This office also participates in the summer-extern program for students who are finishing their second year of law school. A legal externship allows a student access to practicing attorneys with an opportunity to watch, learn, and participate in the legal issues that the State’s Attorney’s office is involved with currently. This opportunity requires a law student to enroll in a six (6) credit course and work and learn full time for approximately three months. Interested law students should seek out this program at their law school.
- University of South Dakota – School of Law, Externship Program is currently being managed by Professor Tom Sorensen. Tom.Sorensen@usd.edu
- This office would also participate in a like program from other law schools.