Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

Government

Baltimore, MD

Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

Law Student

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Law Clerk Internship, Spring - Gain valuable legal experience while making a difference in Maryland communities as a volunteer law clerk with the **Members Only** during the spring term.

Salary: This is an unpaid internship.

Job Title: Law Clerk

Experience: Law students with strong legal research and writing abilities, communication skills, and a good attitude are encouraged to apply.

Organization: **Members Only**

Department: Various departments available, including Higher Education Commission

Duration: Spring term (15-20 hours per week)

Application Deadline: October 15

OVERVIEW OF MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

- Regulates all sectors of postsecondary education in Maryland
- Administers need-based state financial aid programs, loan repayment assistance programs, and state-sponsored scholarships and grants
- Two Assistant Attorneys General handle a variety of legal matters related to higher education, including advising, legislation, and regulatory enforcement

LAW CLERK PROGRAM DETAILS

- Opportunity to serve the citizens of Maryland in various legal fields
- Perform legal research and writing, participate in interviews, and assist with litigation
- Gain experience in criminal investigations, consumer protection, and counsel to state agencies
- Work with Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts

MARYLAND ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE

- Largest and finest law firm in the state
- Handles a wide range of legal issues, including criminal investigations and prosecutions, environmental enforcement, and civil litigation
- Represents the state in all legal arenas
- Law Clerk Program allows participants to make a difference in communities across Maryland

APPLICATION PROCESS

- Law students in their 1L, 2L, or 3L year with a minimum GPA of are eligible to apply
- Submit application form, cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript to Ronda Kirk
- Deadline for spring term: October 15

GENERAL PRACTICE AREAS

- Administrative proceedings, advice to client agencies, appellate litigation, business and finance, and more

DIVISIONS

- Choose top three choices from a list of available divisions
- Additional divisions may contact applicants
- Not every division accepts a law clerk every term

SEO FRIENDLY JOB TITLE: Gain Legal Experience and Make a Difference as a Law Clerk Intern with **Members Only**

H1 HEADING: Law Clerk Internship, Spring - **Members Only**

H2 HEADINGS: Overview of Maryland Higher Education Commission, Law Clerk Program Details, **Members Only**, Application Process, General Practice Areas, Divisions