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:
- Conduct legal research and analysis pertinent to post-conviction proceedings.
- Undertake investigations related to cases handled by the Post Conviction Defenders Division.
- Draft legal documents, including memorandums, post-conviction petitions, and motions for modification.
- Interview incarcerated clients both in-person at prisons and through video conferencing platforms.

Education and Experience Information:
- The position is open to current law students who are interested in gaining practical experience in public defense.
- Applicants must exhibit a strong commitment to zealous and comprehensive public defense.
- The role requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, as well as independently.

Salary Information:
- These positions are unpaid volunteer opportunities.
- The organization will support externs seeking academic credits for their work and sponsor grant or other external funding applications where applicable.

Additional Information:
- Law clerks are integrated into trial teams and collaborate closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff to ensure comprehensive client representation.
- The organization offers law clerk positions during the spring, summer, and fall semesters, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.
- Due to the pandemic, some opportunities may be virtual or modified.
- Candidates can express their office preferences during the application process, and final placement is made in alignment with these preferences. However, only the Montgomery County and Baltimore City offices are accessible via public transportation.