Clerkship and Internship Opportunities
(Updated: 10/30/2025)
We provide general law clerk and internship information for the state and then list specifically advertised clerkship and internship opportunities by the city and then by date posted.
If you would like more general information on becoming a lawyer or going to law school, you can find information here.
General Clerkship & Internship Information
Internships and Practice Waivers
In certain instances the Alaska Bar Association allows for non-AK Bar members (including law students) to practice temporarily under a practice waiver. For information on temporary practice waivers, click here.
Alaska Court System Law Clerk Information
Every year approximately 60 law clerks are hired to work for judges in the Alaska Court System. Information on clerking with the Alaska Court System is available in the Guide for Prospective Law Clerks. Generally the Alaska Court System recommends that applications for law clerk positions with the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals should be received no later than September 15th. Applications for law clerk positions for the Superior Court and District Court should be received no later than November 1st. Applicants should be aware that individual judges may make job offers before these dates. Information on salary, moving expenses, benefits, qualifications, and how to apply can all be found in the Alaska Court System’s Guide for Prospective Law Clerks.
Statewide
Apply now for a summer 2026 internship with the Alaska Department of Law.
View our internship page: https://law.alaska.gov/department/jobs/intern.html
The Alaska Department of Law, under direction of the Attorney General, is the largest law firm in the state. The Alaska Department of Law has summer intern positions available for students enrolled in accredited law schools. We ask for a ten-week commitment for the program and start and end times may vary. Internships are available in both the Civil Division and the Criminal Division.
Read about the experiences of past summer interns at the Department of Law
Stipends: The Alaska Department of Law provides stipends to eligible interns participating in our internship program. Stipend amounts vary from $2,500 to $10,500 and will be discussed with candidates each year at the time formal offers are made.
Apply by Email: To apply for an internship, send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, law school transcript, and three references to the division you are interested in:
Civil Division Contact:
Jessica Leeah Chief Assistant Attorney General Alaska Department of Law 1031 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 civil.intern.extern@alaska.gov • (907) 465-3600
Criminal Division Contact:
Kate Tallmadge Assistant Attorney General Criminal Division Central Office P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, AK 99811-0300 criminallawrecruit@alaska.gov • (907) 465-3673
(Posted: 10/01/2025)
Anchorage
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk 1
Locations: 3rd Judicial District
Anchorage Salary: $2,502.00
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the 3rd Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. Successful applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
Vacancies in the Third Judicial District include Anchorage, Dillingham, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak, and Palmer.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to ACS policies.
How to Apply: Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, law school transcripts, a brief writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and two letters of recommendation from law professors or others familiar with the applicant’s work – combined into one attachment if possible. The recruitment period will remain open until the positions are filled.
Mail applications to: Alaska Court System, Human Resources Department, 820 W. Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501.
Email applications to: lawclerkship3rddistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
Bethel
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk I
Locations: 4th Judicial District
Salary is based upon geographic location
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the 4th Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. The successful applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
The vacancies are in Fairbanks ($2,577.00 biweekly) and Bethel ($3,753.00 biweekly).
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to the policies of the ACS.
How to Apply: Submit (in one attachment if possible) a letter of interest, comprehensive resume, law school transcripts, a writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and 2-3 letters of recommendation from law professors or employers.
Email applications to: lawclerkship4thdistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
Dillingham
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk 1
Locations: 3rd Judicial District
Dillingham Salary: $3,427.50
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the 3rd Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. Successful applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
Vacancies in the Third Judicial District include Anchorage, Dillingham, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak, and Palmer.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to ACS policies.
How to Apply: Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, law school transcripts, a brief writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and two letters of recommendation from law professors or others familiar with the applicant’s work – combined into one attachment if possible. The recruitment period will remain open until the positions are filled.
Mail applications to: Alaska Court System, Human Resources Department, 820 W. Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501.
Email applications to: lawclerkship3rddistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
Fairbanks
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk I
Locations: 4th Judicial District
Salary is based upon geographic location
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the 4th Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. The successful applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
The vacancies are in Fairbanks ($2,577.00 biweekly) and Bethel ($3,753.00 biweekly).
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to the policies of the ACS.
How to Apply: Submit (in one attachment if possible) a letter of interest, comprehensive resume, law school transcripts, a writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and 2-3 letters of recommendation from law professors or employers.
Email applications to: lawclerkship4thdistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
Homer
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk 1
Locations: 3rd Judicial District
Homer Salary: $2,502.00
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the 3rd Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. Successful applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
Vacancies in the Third Judicial District include Anchorage, Dillingham, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak, and Palmer.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to ACS policies.
How to Apply: Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, law school transcripts, a brief writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and two letters of recommendation from law professors or others familiar with the applicant’s work – combined into one attachment if possible. The recruitment period will remain open until the positions are filled.
Mail applications to: Alaska Court System, Human Resources Department, 820 W. Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501.
Email applications to: lawclerkship3rddistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
Juneau
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk 1
Locations: First Judicial District
Salary is based upon geographic location
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the First Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. The selected applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
Vacancies are in Juneau ($2,627.25 biweekly), Ketchikan ($2,502.00 biweekly), and Sitka ($2,627.25 biweekly).
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to the policies of the ACS.
How to Apply: Submit (in one attachment if possible) a letter of interest, comprehensive resume, law school transcripts, a writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and 2-3 letters of recommendation from law professors or employers.
Email applications to: lawclerkship1stdistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
Kenai
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk 1
Locations: 3rd Judicial District
Kenai Salary: $2,502.00
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the 3rd Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. Successful applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
Vacancies in the Third Judicial District include Anchorage, Dillingham, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak, and Palmer.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to ACS policies.
How to Apply: Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, law school transcripts, a brief writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and two letters of recommendation from law professors or others familiar with the applicant’s work – combined into one attachment if possible. The recruitment period will remain open until the positions are filled.
Mail applications to: Alaska Court System, Human Resources Department, 820 W. Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501.
Email applications to: lawclerkship3rddistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
Ketchikan
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk 1
Locations: First Judicial District
Salary is based upon geographic location
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the First Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. The selected applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
Vacancies are in Juneau ($2,627.25 biweekly), Ketchikan ($2,502.00 biweekly), and Sitka ($2,627.25 biweekly).
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to the policies of the ACS.
How to Apply: Submit (in one attachment if possible) a letter of interest, comprehensive resume, law school transcripts, a writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and 2-3 letters of recommendation from law professors or employers.
Email applications to: lawclerkship1stdistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
Kodiak
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk 1
Locations: 3rd Judicial District
Kodiak Salary: $2,777.25
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the 3rd Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. Successful applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
Vacancies in the Third Judicial District include Anchorage, Dillingham, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak, and Palmer.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to ACS policies.
How to Apply: Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, law school transcripts, a brief writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and two letters of recommendation from law professors or others familiar with the applicant’s work – combined into one attachment if possible. The recruitment period will remain open until the positions are filled.
Mail applications to: Alaska Court System, Human Resources Department, 820 W. Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501.
Email applications to: lawclerkship3rddistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
Kotzebue
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk 1
Locations: Second Judicial District
Salary is based upon geographic location
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the Second Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. The selected applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
Vacancies are in Nome ($3,427.50 biweekly), Kotzebue ($4,003.50 biweekly), and Utqiagvik ($3,753.00 biweekly).
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to the policies of the ACS.
How to Apply: Submit (in one attachment if possible) a letter of interest, comprehensive resume, law school transcripts, a writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and 2-3 letters of recommendation from law professors or employers.
Email applications to: lawclerkship2nddistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
Nome
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk 1
Locations: Second Judicial District
Salary is based upon geographic location
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the Second Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. The selected applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
Vacancies are in Nome ($3,427.50 biweekly), Kotzebue ($4,003.50 biweekly), and Utqiagvik ($3,753.00 biweekly).
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to the policies of the ACS.
How to Apply: Submit (in one attachment if possible) a letter of interest, comprehensive resume, law school transcripts, a writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and 2-3 letters of recommendation from law professors or employers.
Email applications to: lawclerkship2nddistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
Palmer
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk 1
Locations: 3rd Judicial District
Palmer Salary: $2,502.00
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the 3rd Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. Successful applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
Vacancies in the Third Judicial District include Anchorage, Dillingham, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak, and Palmer.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to ACS policies.
How to Apply: Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, law school transcripts, a brief writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and two letters of recommendation from law professors or others familiar with the applicant’s work – combined into one attachment if possible. The recruitment period will remain open until the positions are filled.
Mail applications to: Alaska Court System, Human Resources Department, 820 W. Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501.
Email applications to: lawclerkship3rddistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
Sitka
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk 1
Locations: First Judicial District
Salary is based upon geographic location
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the First Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. The selected applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
Vacancies are in Juneau ($2,627.25 biweekly), Ketchikan ($2,502.00 biweekly), and Sitka ($2,627.25 biweekly).
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to the policies of the ACS.
How to Apply: Submit (in one attachment if possible) a letter of interest, comprehensive resume, law school transcripts, a writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and 2-3 letters of recommendation from law professors or employers.
Email applications to: lawclerkship1stdistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
Utqiagvik
Employer: Alaska Court System
Position: Law Clerk 1
Locations: Second Judicial District
Salary is based upon geographic location
Open Until Filled
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Law Clerks to serve Superior Court Judges in the Second Judicial District for the 2026-2027 term. The selected applicants will perform research relating to motions before the court, summarize case files, and prepare memoranda and recommendations. These positions may also organize files, review case files for procedural sufficiency, and review orders and judgments prepared for signature.
Vacancies are in Nome ($3,427.50 biweekly), Kotzebue ($4,003.50 biweekly), and Utqiagvik ($3,753.00 biweekly).
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD.
Benefits: We provide health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), and the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Travel and moving expenses may be eligible for reimbursement according to the policies of the ACS.
How to Apply: Submit (in one attachment if possible) a letter of interest, comprehensive resume, law school transcripts, a writing sample not substantially edited by someone else, and 2-3 letters of recommendation from law professors or employers.
Email applications to: lawclerkship2nddistrict@akcourts.gov
For more information, visit http://www.courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm and select “Prospective Law Clerks.” For general inquiries, please email recruitment@akcourts.gov or call (907) 264-8242.
The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.
(Posted: 10/06/2025)
