Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

Government

Baltimore, MD

Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

Law Student

No

Job Title: Law Clerk Internship
Organization: **Members Only**
Department: Various departments
Experience: Law students
Salary: Unpaid, may be eligible for course credit

H1: Law Clerk Internship Program at the **Members Only**
H2: Gain Experience and Make a Difference in Communities Across Maryland

- Opportunity for law students to serve the citizens of Maryland in various legal fields
- Perform legal research and writing, participate in interviews, and assist with litigation
- Work with experienced attorneys in criminal investigations, consumer protection, and more
- Largest and finest law firm in the state, with a distinguished history of success in complex legal issues
- Counsel and litigate for state government agencies, boards, commissions, and officials
- Chance to help make a difference in communities across the state

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

Application Process:
- Submit application form, cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in PDF format
- Applications accepted for Spring (October 15), Summer (March 1), and Fall (August 15)
- Direct any questions to Ronda Kirk at ****
- Applicants may be asked for writing sample or references

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

The **Members Only** in Maryland offers a volunteer Law Clerk program for law students to gain experience and serve the citizens of Maryland. This internship provides opportunities to work in a wide range of legal fields, from criminal investigations to consumer protection and counsel to state agencies. Law clerks will have the chance to participate in legal research and writing, as well as assist with litigation of claims filed with Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts.

The Maryland Attorney General's Office is the largest and finest law firm in the state, and has a distinguished history of addressing complex legal issues successfully. The Office represents the state government in various legal arenas, providing counsel and litigation services for agencies, boards, commissions, officials, and institutions. The Law Clerk Program allows participants to make a difference in communities across the state, from protecting the environment to keeping families safe from violence and unscrupulous business practices.

Qualifications for the Law Clerk Program include excellent legal research and writing abilities, strong communication and team skills, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude. Law clerks are expected to work at least 15-20 hours per week, and may be eligible to receive course credit. The application process involves submitting an application form, cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in PDF format. Applications are accepted for Spring (October 15), Summer (March 1), and Fall (August 15).

The **Members Only** has a wide range of practice areas and divisions for law clerks to explore and gain experience in. These include administrative proceedings, advice to client agencies, appellate litigation, business and finance, civil enforcement, contracts, criminal law, policy and legislation, regulatory enforcement, torts, transactions, and trial litigation. Additionally, law clerks can choose from various divisions such as aging, antitrust, budget and management, civil litigation, consumer protection, education, environment, health, human services, and more.

Overall, the Law Clerk Internship Program at the **Members Only** offers law students a valuable opportunity to gain experience, develop their skills, and contribute to the legal community in Maryland. With a wide range of practice areas and divisions to choose from, this internship provides a unique and enriching experience for students interested in pursuing a career in law. Apply before the deadlines to be considered for the Spring, Summer, or Fall terms.