Entries by GovernmentandPublicSector

A Summer Intern Receives Lessons on How to Be a Good Federal Prosecutor

By Zaria Graham  This summer, I had the pleasure of interning at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina. To preface, the United States Attorney is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation that involves the United States. In the Western District of North Carolina, U.S. Attorney […]

Swinging for Justice: Navigating the Fairways of Law in a Public Defender’s Internship

By Alexandra Bentley   Prior to entering law school, I served as a police officer for seven years, witnessing firsthand the impact of legal representation and developing a strong desire to advocate for justice. After my 2L year at Elon Law, I had the incredible opportunity to intern at the Forsyth County Public Defender’s office […]

Government & Public Sector Section Awards Four Summer Scholarships

By Kayla Britt The North Carolina Bar Association’s Government & Public Sector Section annually awards scholarships to law students serving in unpaid summer internships in federal, state, or local government offices throughout North Carolina. Eligible candidates are currently enrolled in an accredited ABA law school, are working without compensation in a government law office located […]