Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

Government

Baltimore, MD

Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

Law Student

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Organization: Office of the Attorney General
Job Title: Law Clerk Internship, Spring
Experience: Law students
Salary: Unpaid

Overview:
- The Office of the Attorney General offers a volunteer Law Clerk program for law students.
- The program provides opportunities to work in various legal fields, including criminal investigations, consumer protection, and counsel to state agencies.
- Law clerks will have the chance to perform legal research, participate in interviews, and assist with litigation in Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts.
- The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is the largest and most prestigious law firm in the state, with a wide range of legal work and a successful history of addressing complex issues.
- The Law Clerk Program allows participants to make a difference in communities across Maryland.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and writing.
- Participate in witness and client interviews.
- Assist with litigation of claims in Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts.
- Work 15-20 hours per week, with flexible schedules based on class and extracurricular commitments.
- May be eligible to receive course credit.

Qualifications:
- Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
- Strong communication and team skills.
- Good work ethic and positive attitude.
- Currently enrolled in law school.
- Available to work at least 15-20 hours per week.
- May be eligible to receive course credit.

How to Apply:
- Complete the Law Clerk Application Form.
- Submit the application form, cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in PDF format to Ronda Kirk at ****.
- 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

Application Form:
- Name, email, phone, law school, year, GPA, applying for Spring/Summer/Fall.
- Submit application to Ronda Kirk at ****.
- Application deadlines: October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall.
- Contact Ronda Kirk for any questions about the office, the law clerk program, or the application form.

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