Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

Government

Baltimore, MD

Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

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Law clerks are asked to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.



The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (OPD) is seeking law students and recent law school graduates for its Summer 2025 Law Clerk program. This program offers an unparalleled hands-on experience for students to assist in the client-centered and team-based representation of OPD clients. This opportunity is available in various offices throughout Maryland, including Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Cecil, Montgomery, Prince George's, Talbot, Washington, and Worcester Counties.

The Parental Defense Division of OPD represents parents whose children are taken or at risk of being taken by the government. This division provides opportunities for students to work closely with attorneys and other legal professionals to ensure the best representation possible for clients.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks including client contact, witness preparation, investigations, and trial preparation. This is an unpaid volunteer position, but opportunities for academic credit and external funding may be available.

The application process for the Summer 2025 Law Clerk program is ongoing, with applications accepted on a rolling basis. Law clerks are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and must be available to start on May 27, 2025. The program runs for 10 weeks and includes a mandatory virtual orientation on May 27 and May 28.

To apply, interested candidates must complete the online application and submit a resume, cover letter, list of professional references, and a writing sample no longer than 15 pages. Applications must be emailed to **** no later than March 22, 2025.

Overview of the Positions:

- Law Clerk position with the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (OPD)
- Unpaid volunteer position
- Available in various offices across Maryland
- Opportunities in the Parental Defense Division
- Work closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff
- Assist in client-centered and team-based representation
- Tasks may include client
- Program runs for 10 weeks
- Mandatory virtual orientation on May 27 and May 28
- Application materials must be submitted by March 22, 2025

Summer 2025 Law Clerk Application:

- Available for current law students or recent law school graduates
- Complete the online application
- Attach resume, cover letter, list of professional references, and a writing sample
- Email all materials to ****
- Subject line: "Application for Summer 2025 Law Clerk"
- Application materials must be submitted within a couple of days of completing the online application
- Incomplete applications will not be considered

Overview of OPD:

- Large organization providing opportunities for law students
- Districts and Divisions that host law clerks
- Parental Defense Division represents parents whose children are taken or at risk of being taken by the government
- Right to counsel begins within 24 hours of child being removed
- Offices in Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Cecil, Montgomery, Prince George's, Talbot, Washington, and Worcester Counties
- Unparalleled hands-on experience for law clerks
- Fully integrated into trial teams
- Work closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff
- Opportunities may be virtual or modified due to the pandemic
- Summer (May-August) opportunities available
- Minimum of 40 hours per week required
- Opportunities for academic credit and external funding may be available

Application Process:

- Applications accepted on a rolling basis
- Final selections made by individual Parental Defense offices
- Candidates indicate preferred offices during application process
- Placement decisions made according to candidate's preferences
- Offices throughout Maryland, with only Montgomery County and Baltimore City accessible via public transportation
- Application materials must be submitted by March 22, 2025
- Incomplete applications will not be considered

Start Date and Orientation:

- Start date: May 27, 2025
- Orientation held on May 27 and May 28
- Mandatory for all summer students
- Orientation will be virtual
- Must work for at least 10 weeks

Thank you for your interest in the Summer 2025 Law Clerk program with the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. This program offers an unparalleled hands-on experience for law students and recent graduates to assist in the client-centered and team-based representation of OPD clients. With opportunities available in various offices throughout Maryland, this is a valuable opportunity for those interested in criminal defense and social justice. Apply now and join OPD in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable families.

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