The North Carolina Department of Justice announced on Apr. 6 that applications are now open for the 2026 Dellinger Fellowship, which offers young lawyers an opportunity to work in public service across the state.
The fellowship is named after Walter Dellinger, a Charlotte native who had a long career in legal public service and education. It aims to support early-career attorneys who want to contribute meaningfully to North Carolina’s legal landscape. “Walter Dellinger spent his career doing meaningful legal public service, and this fellowship carries on that commitment by giving young lawyers the opportunity to do meaningful work on behalf of North Carolina,” said Attorney General Jeff Jackson.
Dellinger’s legacy includes teaching at Duke Law School and serving as Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Office of Legal Counsel and Acting Solicitor General of the United States. He represented North Carolina in several significant cases, including three before the U.S. Supreme Court. The fellowship was named after him in 2022 by then-Attorney General Josh Stein.
The North Carolina State Executive Attorney General provides services such as legal representation, criminal prosecution support, and consumer protection according to the official website. The office also works statewide with authority to represent state agencies in court and prosecute criminal appeals according to the official website.
Jeff Jackson currently leads the office as attorney general according to the official website. The department acts as a government entity authorized to handle legal and regulatory matters for North Carolina residents according to the official website.
More information about applying for or learning about the Dellinger Fellowship can be found through resources provided by the Department of Justice.
