Law Clerk Internship, Fall - Opportunity to Serve the Citizens of Maryland in a Wide Range of Legal Fields
- Law Clerk Program Overview and Description
- Attorney General Agencies and Divisions in Maryland
- Opportunities for Law Clerks to Gain Experience in High Profile Litigation and Cutting Edge Legal Advice
- Qualifications Required for Law Clerks
- Volunteer Law Clerk Application Process and Deadlines
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H1: Law Clerk Internship, Fall - Opportunity to Gain Experience in Maryland Attorney General's Office
H2: Gain Experience in High Profile Litigation and Cutting Edge Legal Advice as a Law Clerk in Maryland Attorney General's Office
Organization: Office of the Attorney General
Department: Law Clerk Program
Organization Type: State Government
Salary Information: Volunteer position, no salary provided
Job Title: Law Clerk
Experience: Law students with excellent legal research and writing abilities, strong communication and team skills, a great work ethic and a good attitude are preferred.
Application Deadline: October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall
Application Process:
- Fill out the Law Clerk Application Form
- Submit the application form, cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in PDF format to Ronda Kirk at rkirk@oag.state.md.us
- Use "Law Clerk Program Application" as the subject line
- Applicants may be asked for a writing sample or references during the interview process
Opportunities for Law Clerks:
- Perform legal research and writing
- Participate in witness and client interviews
- Assist with litigation of claims filed with Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts
Attorney General Agencies and Divisions in Maryland:
- State Police: Maryland State Police (MSP)
- Office of the Attorney General: Unit of five attorneys assigned to represent MSP at MSP's headquarters in Pikesville
- Work involves civil rights claims, motor vehicle torts, intentional torts, and labor and employment issues
- Provides advice to the agency on personnel matters, proposed legislation, application of statutes and regulations, subpoenas, and legal sufficiency of contracts and agreements
Qualifications for Law Clerks:
- Excellent legal research and writing abilities
- Strong communication and team skills
- Great work ethic and a good attitude
- Must be a law student
- Specific schedules will be determined based on the needs of the division and the clerk's class and extracurricular commitments
- Volunteer law clerks are expected to work no less than 15-20 hours per week
- May be eligible for course credit
Maryland Attorney General's Office:
- Largest and finest law firm in the state
- Broad range of work including criminal investigations and prosecutions, securities and antitrust actions, environmental enforcement, civil litigation, appellate advocacy, and representation of the State of Maryland in various legal arenas
- Counselors and litigators for agencies, boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of Maryland State Government
- Distinguished history of addressing complex legal issues successfully
- Law Clerk Program gives participants a chance to make a difference in communities all across the state
To Apply:
1. Fill out the Law Clerk Application Form
2. Submit application form, cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in PDF format to Ronda Kirk at rkirk@oag.state.md.us
3. Use "Law Clerk Program Application" as the subject line
4. Applicants may be asked for a writing sample or references during the interview process
Law Clerk Application Form:
- Name
- Date
- Email
- Phone
- Law School
- Year: 1L, 2L, 3L
- GPA
- Applying for: Spring, Summer, or Fall
- General Practice Areas (check no more than two): Administrative Proceedings, Advice to Client Agencies, Appellate Litigation, Business and Finance, Civil Enforcement, Contracts, Criminal Law, Policy and Legislation, Regulatory Enforcement, Torts, Transactions, Trial Litigation
- Divisions (choose top three and check any additional divisions of interest): Aging, Antitrust, Budget and Management, Civil Litigation, Consumer Protection - Mediation, Consumer Protection - Enforcement, Consumer Protection - Legislative, Contract Litigation, Correctional Litigation, Courts and Judicial Affairs, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Division - Environmental Crimes, Criminal Division - Fraud and Corruption, Criminal Division - Insurance Fraud, Criminal Division - Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims, Criminal Division - Organized Crime, Education (K-12), Emergency Management, Environment, Environmental Service, General Assembly, General Services, Health, Health Benefits Exchange, Health Education and Advocacy, Health Occupations Prosecution and Litigation, Higher Education, Higher Education Commission, Housing and Community Development, Human Services, Independent Investigations Unit, Information Technology, Juvenile Services, Labor, Lottery and Gaming, Motor Vehicle Administration, Natural Resources, OAG Executive Office - Civil Rights, OAG Executive Office - Equity, Policy, and Engagement, OAG Executive Office - General Counsel, OAG Executive Office - Legislative Affairs, Opinions and Advice, Peoples' Insurance Counsel, Planning, Public Access/Open Government, Public Safety and Correctional Services, Retirement and Pension, Secretary of State (Charitable Enforcement), Securities, State Highway, State Police, Technology Development Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Enforcement, Transit Administration, Transportation Authority, Treasurer
- Application Deadlines: October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall
- Direct any questions to Ronda Kirk
Note: Not every division on the list accepts a law clerk every term. Applicants may be contacted by a division other than the ones they selected.
