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FAQs - Attorney General's Honors Program

  1. What are the compensation and benefits for program participants?

    • Participants who have not yet been admitted to the bar will receive $3702/month in salary. Once admitted to the bar, salary will increase to $4674/month. All participants will also receive a variety of benefits as described on the Compensation and Benefits page.
  2. In what office and which divisions will participants be placed?

    • Participants will either work in the San Francisco or Oakland office of the California Attorney General’s Office, depending on which division the participant is placed in. Please rank your preference of division on the application. We will make every effort to place you according to your preference, but availability of placements will depend on staffing needs. Honors Program applicants should be prepared to be flexible in their choices.
  3. Can I apply for placement in both the Attorney General’s Honors Program and the Solicitor General Fellowship Program?

    • Yes, if you meet the eligibility criteria for both programs. Please check both boxes on the application and complete both essays.
  4. Will I receive a permanent position at the Attorney General’s Office at the conclusion of the program?

    • The Attorney General’s Honors Program and the Earl Warren Solicitor General Fellowship are two-year programs and there is no guarantee of a permanent position at the conclusion of the program. Participants are eligible to apply to any open position in any division at the conclusion of the program.
  5. Can I rotate between divisions?

    • We anticipate that participants will remain in their selected division for the duration of the program, though they will have the opportunity to work on a variety of different matters and gain exposure to policy initiatives affecting all divisions.
  6. How do I submit my resume, transcript and other application materials?

    • You should send application materials via e-mail to aghonorsapps@doj.ca.gov. You should also include accompanying documents such as your resume and writing sample as attachments. Other documents that are not in electronic format, such as transcripts, should be scanned and attached as PDF files. Applications submitted by mail or fax will not be considered.
  7. How do I submit my letters of recommendation?

    • The required two letters of recommendation should be scanned and attached to your application. If any of your recommenders have concerns about this process, please direct them to contact aghonorsapps@doj.ca.gov
  8. How will I know that my application was received?

    • You will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your application by October 14, 2011.
  9. How and when will interviews be conducted? Will I be reimbursed for travel expenses?

    • In-person interviews will be conducted in early November in California. Unfortunately, we are not able to pay for travel expenses. Telephonic or video interviews are also available in cases where travel poses a particular hardship.
  10. What if I accept a judicial clerkship after I have submitted my application?

    • Please e-mail aghonorsapps@doj.ca.gov to withdraw your application. We hope you will consider applying for a fellowship position the following year.
  11. What if I accept another position or change my mind about applying?
  12. If I am selected for a position, can I defer for a year?

    • Unfortunately we are not able to offer any deferrals. If you are still eligible in the next hiring cycle, we encourage you to apply again.
  13. Do I have to take the California bar exam?

    • Yes. Applicants must either be members of the California Bar, or must sit for the July 2012 bar exam.
  14. I’m taking the July 2012 bar exam and won’t get my results until November. Will I still be able to do legal work in the first few months of the program, and what happens if I fail?

    • You will be able to work on substantive legal projects under the supervision of another attorney while you are awaiting your bar-exam results. You will not be able to sign briefs or appear in court. Participants who do not pass the bar exam may be terminated from the program.
  15. Will I be reimbursed for bar-exam fees?

    • The program does not cover bar-exam fees or the cost of any bar-exam preparation courses.
  16. What is the California Civil Service Exam, and do I need to take it?

    • The Civil Service Exam gauges your experience and educational credentials. It is not a substantive exam like a law-school exam or the bar exam, and you do not need to study for it. Only candidates who receive an offer are required to complete the Civil Service Exam.
  17. Do I need to be a U.S. Citizen to apply?

    • No, but all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Upon employment, applicants must submit verification of their legal right to work in the United States.
  18. Do Veterans preferences or any other hiring preferences apply?

    • Veterans preference will apply to applicants to the Attorney General's Honors Program and the Earl Warren Solicitor General Fellowship.
  19. I still have questions, who should I contact?

    • First, please check with your career services office. If they are not able to resolve your question, please e-mail aghonorsapps@doj.ca.gov, or contact Jonathon Bertran-Harris at (916) 322-1469 or Jonathon.BertranHarris@doj.ca.gov. We will attempt to respond to questions promptly.

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