Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

Government

Baltimore, MD

Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

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Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Position: Law Clerk Internship
Experience: Law students
Salary: Unpaid
Application Deadline: October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall

LAW CLERK PROGRAM
- Sponsored by the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
- Provides s with an opportunity to serve the citizens of Maryland in a wide range of legal fields
- Opportunities include legal research and writing, witness and client interviews, and assisting with litigation in Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts
- Law clerks expected to work 15-20 hours per week, may be eligible for course credit
- Application form and other required materials can be found on the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s website

ATTORNEY GENERAL AGENCIES & DIVISIONS
- Largest and finest law firm in the State of Maryland
- Handles criminal investigations and prosecutions, securities and antitrust actions, environmental enforcement, civil litigation, appellate advocacy, and representation of the State in various legal arenas
- Provides counsel and litigation services for state agencies, boards, commissions, officials, and institutions
- Distinguished history of successfully addressing complex legal issues
- Gives law clerks the opportunity to make a difference in communities across the State

HEALTH INSURANCE AND CONSUMER MEDIATION
- Subdivisions of the Consumer Protection division
- Work to mediate consumer issues with health insurance companies and complaints against Maryland businesses

QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent legal research and writing abilities
- Strong communication and team skills
- Good work ethic and attitude
- Specific schedules determined based on division needs and law clerk's class and extracurricular commitments
- Volunteer law clerks expected to work no less than 15-20 hours per week
- May be eligible for course credit

APPLICATION PROCESS
- Law students must submit an application form, cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in PDF format
- Applications should be sent to Ronda Kirk at **** with "Law Clerk Program Application" in the subject line
- Applicants may be asked for a writing sample or references if invited for an interview
- Application deadline: October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall
- Direct any questions about the office, law clerk program, or application form to Ronda Kirk

GENERAL PRACTICE AREAS
- Law students can check no more than two boxes to indicate their preferred practice areas
- Options include administrative proceedings, appellate litigation, criminal law, policy and legislation, and more

DIVISIONS
- Law students can select up to three divisions of interest, with the option to check additional divisions
- For more information about the work of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. or specific divisions, visit the website at ****
- Not every division accepts a law clerk every term, applicants may be contacted by a division other than those checked on the application

APPLICATION FORM
- Law students must provide their name, email, phone number, law school, year, and GPA
- Must indicate which term they are applying for (Spring, Summer, or Fall)
- Application form includes a list of general practice areas and divisions for students to select from
- Students must apply before the designated deadlines for each term

In summary, the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in Maryland offers a volunteer Law Clerk program for s to gain experience in a variety of legal fields. The program provides opportunities for legal research and writing, witness and client interviews, and assisting with litigation in Maryland's courts. The Office handles a wide range of legal matters and has a distinguished history of successfully addressing complex issues. Law clerks are expected to work 15-20 hours per week and may be eligible for course credit. The application process includes submitting an application form, cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript. Applicants can select their preferred practice areas and divisions of interest, with the option to check additional divisions. The application deadline is October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall.

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