Government & Public Sector Section
A Trailblazer Takes a Bow
Linda Miles is humble about the remarkable impact she has made on the practice of law in North Carolina. She constantly looks to find success, for her clients…
Externs! Externs! Read All About Them!
Externs. What are they? Why should your organization consider being a placement site for them? And, what are things to keep in mind when serving as such a…
My Internship with the NCDOJ: A Transformative Experience
In Summer 2023, I had the opportunity to intern with the Education Division at the North Carolina Department of Justice. I was initially drawn to the…
Lawyer in Training Finds the “Happy Job” . . . in City Hall
Going into law school, I always intended to practice in the public sector. In fact, my mother and I had a dream about it right before I decided to go to law…
A Summer Intern Receives Lessons on How to Be a Good Federal Prosecutor
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…
Swinging for Justice: Navigating the Fairways of Law in a Public Defender’s Internship
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…
How To Find Federal, State, and Local Government Jobs
Did you know that there are a variety of websites where you can find government jobs in North Carolina? Whether you are interested in federal, state, or local…
Government & Public Sector Section Awards Four Summer Scholarships
The North Carolina Bar Association’s Government & Public Sector Section annually awards scholarships to law students serving in unpaid summer…
Government & Public Sector Section 20th Anniversary: Part 2
In Part 1, you were introduced to the past Chairs of the Government & Public Sector Section. I had the privilege of interviewing seventeen past chairs of…
Government & Public Sector Section 20th Anniversary: Part 1
We celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Government & Public Sector as a section of the North Carolina Bar Association! Many talented and dedicated…