Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

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Baltimore, MD

Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

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Title: Law Clerk Internship, Fall at Maryland Attorney General's Office
Salary: Unpaid, but may be eligible for course credit
Experience: Law students, including 1L, 2L, and 3L

Organization: Maryland Attorney General's Office
Department: OAG Executive Office - Legislative Affairs
Location: Maryland, USA

Overview:
- The Maryland Attorney General's Office offers a volunteer Law Clerk program for law students to gain hands-on experience in various legal fields.
- The program runs during the fall semester and requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per week.
- Law clerks have the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal issues, including criminal investigations, consumer protection, and environmental enforcement.
- The Office has a distinguished history of successfully addressing complex legal issues and making a difference in communities across the state.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and writing.
- Participate in witness and client interviews.
- Assist with litigation in Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts.
- Work closely with supervising attorneys.
- Coordinate with the division to determine specific schedules based on the clerk's class and extracurricular commitments.

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

How to Apply:
- Fill out the Law Clerk Application Form.
- Submit a 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.
- Applications must be submitted before October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall.
- Direct any questions to Ronda Kirk.

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 on this list accepts a law clerk every term. Applicants may be contacted by a division other than the ones checked above.

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