Dealtor asked:


Hello Attorneys, Economist, Statisticians, Judges, Professors, Guidance advisors, Special Agents et al,

I am currently an “Upper-Semester Junior” at John Jay College, Majoring in Economics/ Minor Philosophy.

I have a decent GPA, just started practicing for LSAT’s, and I intend to go off to one of the “more recognized” law schools in NY. My “MasterPlan” is to go into the public sector someday. I plan on trying for a judicial clerkship in the District court and eventually become an AUSA someday. My question is,

Since my College offers a great oppurtunity for a Co-Op program with the HUD-OIG, and I would like to take advantage of it if it can offer any benefit to me before or after law school. As many may already know it is a well paying job, with a great network of people in Law Enforcement. Would this Co-Op program help my goals?

I am told after most students intern, they are offered a job. Would it be possible to work for the OIG while in Law School? Would anyone recommend this scenario as a backup plan or a way of getting in with the Dept of Justice?
With the program I am in, the curriculum is based on forensic accounting, and forensic financial analysis; basically anything leading up to fraud, waste, and abuse. It also clauses me into a MPA program, with an Inspector General Track. If anyone can share some insight on this I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

Has anyone done a career goal with such relation?
Would it better to become a AUSA asap, or gain legal Experience in Law Enforcement?
Besides personal preference, is there a generally prioritized order?
I have read stories of attorneys being appointed to the OIG, and OIG’s/Special agents becoming attorneys. Did i miss the big picture? thanks

Tyrone

One Response to “Pre-law student interested in Public Sector/Law enforcement/ Dept of Justice, what constitutes as experience?”

1. KC V ™ on February 13th, 2010 10:08 pm

   Evelyn

   You should telephone the US Attorneys General Office in your local area. As much as lawyers love to “litigate”…I’m SURE you’d find an AUSA in the local area willing to give you advice!