Title: 2026 Honors Fellowship

State Role Title: 2026 Honors Fellowship

Hiring Range: $65,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General (OAG) ) is now accepting applications to its 2026 Honors Program. Our prestigious Honors Fellow program offers an unparalleled opportunity for third-year law students and recent graduates to make a real difference in the Commonwealth. As an Honors Fellow, you'll begin your career immediately after taking the Virginia State Bar exam, contributing to significant legal matters that affect our state. Upon passing the bar, you'll be automatically promoted to Assistant Attorney General with a salary increase, providing a clear path to advancement in your legal career.

We're seeking passionate advocates for justice with sharp legal minds and strong academic records. The ideal candidate is a team player eager to serve the public interest, committed to ethics and integrity. You should have a J.D. from an accredited law school (or be expecting to graduate this year), be eligible to take the Virginia State Bar exam, and possess strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

At the OAG, you'll benefit from mentorship by experienced attorneys and specialized training, fostering your professional development. This is your chance to shape the future of Virginia law while building a rewarding career in public service.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for the Honors Fellowship, applicants must:

• Be graduating or a recent graduate from an accredited law school.
• Intend to sit for the July 2026 Virginia Bar Exam. 
• Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. 
• Have strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Have the  ability to work with people across different social identities and backgrounds.
• Successfully complete a criminal background check.

Additional Considerations

Successful applicants are initially hired as Honors Fellows, earning a competitive salary of $65,000. Upon admission to the Virginia State Bar, Honors Fellows are promoted to the level of Assistant Attorney General, with a corresponding increase in salary.

U.S. Citizenship is required. 

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications submitted through other platforms will not be reviewed for the hiring process.

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 (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). 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.