- The Law Clerk Internship is a volunteer program, therefore there is no salary provided.
- However, law clerks may be eligible to receive course credit for their work.
- Law clerks are expected to work no less than 15-20 hours per week.
Job Title: Law Clerk Intern
Experience Information:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in law school.
- Law clerks should have excellent legal research and writing abilities.
- Strong communication and team skills are also required.
- A great work ethic and positive attitude are necessary for success in this program.
H1: Join the Maryland Attorney General's Office as a Law Clerk Intern
H2: Gain Valuable Experience in a Diverse Range of Legal Fields
Organization: Maryland Attorney General's Office
Department: Law Clerk Program
Overview:
- The Maryland Attorney General's Office offers a volunteer Law Clerk program for law students.
- This program provides opportunities to work in various legal fields, including criminal investigations, consumer protection, and counsel to state agencies.
- Law clerks have the chance to participate in legal research and writing, witness and client interviews, and assist with litigation in Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must have excellent legal research and writing abilities.
- Strong communication and team skills are required.
- A positive attitude and great work ethic are necessary for success in this program.
- Law clerks are expected to work no less than 15-20 hours per week.
- Course credit may be available for law clerks.
Application Process:
- Interested students should submit an application form, cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in PDF format to Ronda Kirk at rkirk@oag.state.md.us.
- The subject line should read "Law Clerk Program Application."
- Candidates may be asked for a writing sample or references during the interview process.
- Applications should be submitted before October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall.
General Practice Areas:
- Law clerks can check no more than two boxes for their preferred practice areas.
- Practice areas include administrative proceedings, criminal law, regulatory enforcement, and more.
Divisions:
- Law clerks can indicate their top three choices for divisions they are interested in.
- The Maryland Attorney General's Office has divisions in areas such as aging, consumer protection, education, and transportation.
- Not every division accepts a law clerk every term.
Salary Information:
- The Law Clerk Internship is a volunteer program, therefore there is no salary provided.
- However, law clerks may be eligible to receive course credit for their work.
- Law clerks are expected to work no less than 15-20 hours per week.
Job Title: Law Clerk Intern
Experience Information:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in law school.
- Law clerks should have excellent legal research and writing abilities.
- Strong communication and team skills are also required.
- A great work ethic and positive attitude are necessary for success in this program.
