Job Title: Law Clerk Internship, Summer
Salary: Unpaid (may be eligible for course credit)
Experience: Law student (1L, 2L, 3L)
Overview:
- The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) offers a volunteer Law Clerk program for law students during the summer term.
- Law clerks have the opportunity to work on a variety of legal fields, including criminal investigations, consumer protection, and counsel to state agencies.
- The OAG is the largest and most prestigious law firm in the state, with a wide range of work in criminal and civil litigation, appellate advocacy, and representation of state government agencies.
- The Law Clerk Program allows participants to make a difference in communities throughout Maryland.
Civil Rights Division:
- Provides advice to the Attorney General on civil rights matters.
- Reviews and responds to complaints of civil rights violations and evaluates possible violations.
- Monitors legislation related to civil rights and makes recommendations.
- Conducts educational and community outreach through partnerships with advocacy groups, law enforcement, and the faith community.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and writing.
- Participate in witness and client interviews.
- Assist with litigation of claims in trial, administrative, and appellate courts.
- Work a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.
- May be eligible for course credit.
Application Process:
- Submit application form, cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in PDF format to Ronda Kirk at .
- Use "Law Clerk Program Application" as the subject line.
- Interview may also require a writing sample or references.
- Application deadlines: October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall.
- Direct any questions to Ronda Kirk.
Qualifications:
- Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
- Strong communication and team skills.
- Great work ethic and positive attitude.
- Law student (1L, 2L, or 3L).
How to Apply:
1. Fill out the application form on the next page.
2. Use the General Practice Areas section to indicate which areas of law you are interested in exploring.
3. Use the Divisions section to indicate your top three choices from the list provided.
4. Check no more than two boxes in the General Practice Areas section.
5. Check the boxes for any additional divisions you are interested in.
6. For more information on the work of the OAG and specific divisions, visit their website at .
7. Apply before the specified deadlines.
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
Note: Not every division accepts a law clerk every term, and applicants may be contacted by a division not listed above.
