Job Description
SEO Friendly Job Title: Law Clerk Internship, Spring at the Maryland Attorney General's Office
H1 Heading: Become a Law Clerk at the Maryland Attorney General's Office
H2 Heading: Spring Law Clerk Program at the Maryland Attorney General's Office
Organization: The Maryland Attorney General's Office
Salary Information: Unpaid, but may be eligible for course credit
Experience Required: Law students in their 1L, 2L, or 3L year with a GPA of at least 3.0
Overview:
- The Maryland Attorney General's Office offers a volunteer Law Clerk program for law students to gain experience in various legal fields. - The program allows students to work on criminal investigations, consumer protection cases, and provide counsel to state agencies. - Law clerks have the opportunity to conduct legal research and writing, participate in interviews, and assist with litigation in Maryland's courts.
Responsibilities:
- Perform legal research and writing - Participate in witness and client interviews - Assist with litigation in Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts - Provide counsel to state agencies on legislative developments, regulation drafting, and enforcement issues
Qualifications:
- Excellent legal research and writing abilities - Strong communication and team skills - Good work ethic and attitude - Availability to work at least 15-20 hours per week - May be eligible for course credit
How to Apply:
- Submit an application form, cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in PDF format to Ronda Kirk at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. - Use "Law Clerk Program Application" as the subject line. - Applicants may be asked for a writing sample or references during the interview process. - Application deadlines: October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall.
General Practice Areas:
- 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:
- 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
Benefits:
- Gain experience in various legal fields - Work with experienced attorneys - Make a difference in communities across the State of Maryland - Opportunity to receive course credit
Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a difference in Maryland's legal system. Apply now for the Law Clerk Internship at the Maryland Attorney General's Office.
