Job Title: Fall 2025 Law Clerk
Job Responsibilities:
The Fall 2025 Law Clerk position at the organization involves working closely with the Juvenile Defenders on various aspects of case preparation. The role is designed to provide law students with substantive skills, written work products, and real case experience. Law clerks at the organization are tasked with a range of responsibilities including:
- Conducting legal research
- Drafting motions and memoranda
- Engaging in case planning
- Performing investigations
- Coordinating with witnesses
- Preparing for and participating in trials, hearings, and/or sentencings
Law clerks are fully integrated into trial teams, working alongside attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff to ensure comprehensive advocacy and the best representation for clients.
Education and Experience Information:
The position is specifically designed for current law students or recent law school graduates. The organization seeks individuals who are enrolled in law school and are at different stages of their legal education, including 1L, 2L, and 3L students. The program offers hands-on experience in client-centered and team-based representation, allowing students to apply their academic knowledge in real-world legal settings.
Application Process:
Applications for the Fall 2025 Law Clerk position are accepted on a rolling basis, with final selections made by the district offices. Interested candidates should specify their interest in the Juvenile Law Clerk Program and indicate their preferred office locations within the State of Maryland. The application requires the submission of a resume, cover letter, list of four professional references, a writing sample no longer than 15 pages, and an undergraduate transcript. All application materials must be submitted by August 1, 2025.
Additional Information:
- The law clerk positions are unpaid volunteer roles.
- The organization supports externs seeking academic credits for their work and sponsors grant or other funding applications where applicable.
- The role requires a minimum commitment of 10 weeks, starting by September 2, 2025.
- Law clerks must work consistent days and hours throughout their clerkship.
Salary Information:
The position is unpaid; however, the organization supports students seeking class credit or external funding to compensate for their work.
The Fall 2025 Law Clerk position at the organization provides an invaluable opportunity for law students to gain practical experience in the field of juvenile defense while contributing to the mission of providing zealous advocacy and comprehensive representation for clients.
