Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

Government

Baltimore, MD

Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

Law Student

No

Job Title: Fall 2025 Law Clerk

Job Responsibilities:
The Fall 2025 Law Clerk position is part of the Post Conviction Defender's Division within the organization. The division is committed to ensuring fairness in criminal convictions and upholding the integrity of the criminal justice system. Law clerks in this division will work on representing indigent inmates during post-conviction proceedings throughout Maryland. Key responsibilities include:

- Conducting legal research and analysis.
- Carrying out investigations relevant to cases.
- Drafting legal memorandums, post-conviction petitions, and motions for modification.
- Interviewing incarcerated clients both in prison and through video conferencing.

Qualified applicants are expected to exhibit a strong commitment to zealous and comprehensive public defense, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and the capability to work independently.

Education and Experience Information:
The role is designed for current law students or recent law school graduates. Candidates should be enrolled in law school at the time of application or have recently completed their legal education. The position provides a hands-on experience that integrates law clerks into trial teams, allowing them to work closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff. This experience is invaluable for those pursuing a career in public defense or related legal fields.

Salary Information:
The Fall 2025 Law Clerk positions are unpaid volunteer roles. However, the organization supports externs seeking academic credits for their work and is open to sponsoring grant or other external funding applications.

Application Process:
Applications for the Fall 2025 Law Clerk position are processed centrally, with final selections made by the Post Conviction Defender's Division. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and law clerks can apply for positions during the spring semester (January-May), fall semester (September-December), and summer (May-August). Interested candidates must submit the following materials via email to the specified address: a resume, cover letter, a list of four professional references, a writing sample not exceeding 15 pages, and an undergraduate transcript. The subject line of the email should indicate "Application for Fall 2025 Law Clerk." All application materials must be submitted no later than August 1, 2025.

Additional Information:
The position requires an in-person commitment, with all law clerks needing to start by September 2, 2025, and work for a minimum of 10 weeks. Applicants must complete an online form and provide contact information, law school details, and availability. They are also asked to disclose any current or previous associations with the organization. Law clerks are expected to commit to consistent working hours and days throughout their clerkship to support the organization's mission of tenacious advocacy and zealous client representation.