Law Student - Government in Chestertown, MD

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Chestertown, MD

Law Student - Government in Chestertown, MD

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Job Title: Fall 2025 Law Clerk

Job Responsibilities:
The **Members Only** (OPD) offers law clerk positions within its twelve district offices across the state. Law clerks are tasked with a variety of responsibilities aimed at providing comprehensive defense for indigent clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges. The key responsibilities for law clerks include:

- Conducting legal research to support cases.
- Drafting and writing motions and memoranda.
- Engaging in case planning and strategizing.
- Assisting in investigations related to cases.
- Coordinating with witnesses for trials and hearings.
- Preparing for and participating in trials, hearings, and sentencing processes.

Law clerks work closely with a team of attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff. They play an integral role in ensuring that clients receive the highest standard of representation. Law clerks are expected to engage significantly in research, writing, witness preparation, investigations, and trial preparation.

Education and Experience Information:
The law clerk positions are open to current law students and recent law school graduates. The OPD offers these positions three times a year: during the spring semester (January-May), the fall semester (September-December), and the summer (May-August). Candidates interested in applying should be enrolled in law school or have recently graduated from a law school program.

Application Process:
- Applications for law clerk positions are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Applicants can apply for positions in specific district offices based on their preferences.
- Candidates must submit their application materials, including a resume, cover letter, list of four professional references, a writing sample (no longer than 15 pages), and an undergraduate transcript by August 1, 2025.
- Applications must be submitted via email to **** with the subject line "Application for Fall 2025 Law Clerk."
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Additional Information:
- This is an unpaid volunteer position, but OPD supports externs seeking academic credits or applying for grants and other funding.
- The position requires an in-person commitment, with all clerks starting by September 2, 2025, and working for a minimum of 10 weeks.
- Law clerks are required to commit to consistent workdays and hours throughout their clerkship to support the mission of providing tenacious advocacy and zealous representation for clients.

Salary Information:
There is no salary for these law clerk positions, as they are unpaid volunteer opportunities. However, OPD offers support for students seeking academic credit or external funding for their work.

This opportunity with the OPD provides valuable hands-on experience for law students, allowing them to be fully integrated into trial teams and contribute to the defense of clients in a meaningful way.