Organization: #***#, State of Maryland
Job Title: Law Clerk Internship
Salary: Unpaid, but may be eligible for course credit
Experience: Law students in their first, second, or third year
Department: OAG Executive Office - Equity, Policy, and Engagement
Overview:
- The #***# offers a volunteer Law Clerk program for law students to gain experience in a variety of legal fields.
- Law clerks will have the opportunity to participate in legal research and writing, witness and client interviews, and assist with litigation in Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts.
- The Maryland Attorney General's Office is the largest and most prestigious law firm in the state, handling a wide range of legal matters for the government.
- The Law Clerk Program allows participants to make a difference in their communities by addressing complex legal issues and protecting the interests of the state and its citizens.
Qualifications:
- Law clerks should possess strong legal research and writing skills, effective communication and teamwork abilities, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
- Schedules will be determined based on the division's needs and the clerk's class and extracurricular commitments, with a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.
- Law clerks may be eligible to receive course credit for their work.
How to Apply:
- Interested students should submit an application form (available on the website), cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in PDF format to Ronda Kirk at rkirk@oag.state.md.us.
- The subject line of the email should read "Law Clerk Program Application".
- Applicants may be asked for a writing sample or references during the interview process.
- Deadlines for applications are October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall.
- For any questions about the program or the application process, contact Ronda Kirk.
General Practice Areas:
- Law clerks may select up to two general practice areas from the list provided, including administrative proceedings, appellate litigation, criminal law, and more.
Divisions:
- Law clerks can indicate their top three choices from a list of specific divisions within the #***#.
- Additional divisions may be selected using check boxes.
- For more information on the work of each division, visit the website at marylandattorneygeneral.gov.
Organization:
- The Law Clerk Program is sponsored by the #***#, also known as the largest and most prestigious law firm in the state of Maryland.
- The Office handles a wide range of legal matters, including criminal investigations, civil litigation, appellate advocacy, and more.
- Law clerks have the opportunity to work with and assist attorneys representing the agencies, boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of Maryland State Government.
Job Title:
- The position is titled "Law Clerk Internship" and is open to law students in their first, second, or third year of studies.
- It is a volunteer position, but law clerks may be eligible for course credit for their work.
Salary:
- The position is unpaid, but law clerks may be eligible for course credit for their work.
Experience:
- The Law Clerk Program is open to law students in their first, second, or third year of studies.
- Applicants should possess strong legal research and writing skills, effective communication and teamwork abilities, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
Department:
- Law clerks may be assigned to any division within the #***#.
- The OAG Executive Office - Equity, Policy, and Engagement is responsible for overseeing the Law Clerk Program and providing guidance and support to law clerks during their internship.
