Summer Law Clerk-Antitrust

Who May Apply

Open to all qualified applicants

1/29/2026

2/12/2026

$20.00/hour

The Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison has a clear mission: we help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. We are a dynamic group of dedicated professionals who choose public service as a calling, and we are actively and intentionally committed to supporting an internal culture that affirms that calling. The Office is one of Minnesota’s largest public law offices and as of 2025, has been recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace Minnesota for five years in a row and Top Workplace USA for four years in a row.

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is offering law students a unique opportunity to work directly with Assistant Attorneys General and other staff of the AGO and gain hands‑on experience with antitrust law in food and agriculture markets, including reviewing documents, researching legal issues, and drafting written product. This position allows law students to develop professional skills and expand their knowledge while performing meaningful and challenging work focused on antitrust issues in food and agriculture markets.

We require our law clerks to assume a significant amount of responsibility over their files and put forth the very best work on behalf of the public. While the Minnesota Farmers Union Foundation sponsored the creation of this position, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office will direct the work of the fellow and the Minnesota Farmers Union will not have knowledge of or be involved in the investigatory work of the clerk.

The clerk will have the option of working with the Minnesota Farmers Union and other partners on legal education.

Applicants should be prepared to work 40 hours a week during a twelve‑week period beginning in June. Law Clerks will receive a salary of $20/hour.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in‑office work and telework).

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is committed to building the best public law office in the nation. In order to reach that goal, we seek law students from diverse backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and skills, and a sincere interest in serving the public. First, second, third‑year students are eligible for this law clerk position.

• Current student in good standing with an accredited law school
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills (a writing sample of up to 5 pages is required to be included with a cover letter within the application submission)

Ability to:

• Adapt in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment
• Show excellent judgement, character, and work ethic

All applicants must prepare two documents to upload and submit with their application:
1) Resume; and
2) A cover letter with a writing sample (of up to five pages) in one document

Interested applicants must apply online through the State of Minnesota Careers website, which is the State’s official application and hiring site. The Final date to receive applications is Thursday, February 12, 2026.

1. Go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).;

2. Apply for posting number 91724

3. All applications must include a resume and a cover letter containing a writing sample of up to 5 pages

OR Direct Link

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Brooke Seekins at  or brooke.seekinste.mn.us.

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Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our…