Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

Government

Baltimore, MD

Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

Law Student

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Job Title: Law Clerk Internship, Summer
Organization: Maryland Attorney General's Office
Department: Various divisions and agencies
Experience: Law students
Salary: Unpaid, possible course credit

Overview:
- Volunteer law clerk program sponsored by the Office of the Attorney General
- Opportunity for law students to gain experience in various legal fields
- Perform legal research and writing, participate in interviews, and assist with litigation
- Work with Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts
- Largest and finest law firm in the state with a broad range of legal work
- Distinguished history of successfully addressing complex legal issues

Responsibilities:
- Excellent legal research and writing abilities
- Strong communication and team skills
- Work ethic and positive attitude
- Work no less than 15-20 hours per week
- May be eligible for course credit

Qualifications:
- Law students with a GPA of ________
- Currently enrolled in 1L, 2L, or 3L year
- Available for Spring, Summer, or Fall terms
- Submit application form, cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in PDF format to Ronda Kirk at ****
- Application deadline: October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, August 15 for Fall

Application Process:
- Fill out application form and submit with required documents to Ronda Kirk
- Applicants may be asked for a writing sample or references
- Direct any questions about the office, law clerk program, or application form to Ronda Kirk

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

H1: Law Clerk Internship at Maryland Attorney General's Office
H2: Gain Legal Experience in Various Fields with Volunteer Law Clerk Program

- Opportunity for law students to serve the citizens of Maryland
- Perform legal research, writing, and assist with litigation
- Work with Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts
- Largest and finest law firm in the state with a distinguished history of success
- Strong emphasis on promoting fair and honest competition in the marketplace
- Recovered over $12 million in illegal overcharges in the past five years
- Work closely with other state agencies and federal organizations
- Variety of practice areas and divisions to explore
- Flexible schedules based on class and extracurricular commitments
- Unpaid position with possible course credit
- Application deadline: October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, August 15 for Fall
- Contact Ronda Kirk with any questions about the application process or the office itself
- Gain experience in a wide range of legal fields and make a difference in communities across the state with the Law Clerk Program at Maryland Attorney General's Office.