Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

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Law Student - Government in Baltimore, MD

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Job Title: Law Clerk Internship, Fall
Organization: Maryland Attorney General's Office
Location: Maryland, USA
Salary: Unpaid, but may be eligible for course credit

Experience: None required, but strong legal research and writing abilities, communication and team skills, and a good work ethic are preferred. 15-20 hours per week commitment expected.

H1: Law Clerk Internship at Maryland Attorney General's Office for Fall Term
H2: Gain Legal Experience and Make a Difference in Maryland Communities

Overview:
- The Maryland Attorney General's Office offers a volunteer Law Clerk program for law students to gain experience in various legal fields.
- Law clerks have the opportunity to work on criminal investigations, consumer protection cases, and provide counsel to state agencies.
- The Office has a distinguished history of addressing complex legal issues successfully and making a difference in communities across the state.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and writing assignments
- Participate in witness and client interviews
- Assist with litigation in Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts
- Work closely with supervising attorneys in various divisions and agencies

Qualifications:
- Excellent legal research and writing abilities
- Strong communication and team skills
- Good work ethic and attitude
- Must be a law student, with no specific class year requirement
- GPA of or above preferred

How to Apply:
- Complete the Law Clerk Application Form, available on the Maryland Attorney General's Office website.
- Submit the application form, along with a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript, in PDF format to Ronda Kirk at ****.
- Use "Law Clerk Program Application" as the subject line.
- Application deadlines are October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall.
- Applicants may be asked for a writing sample or references during the interview process.

Practice Areas:
- Law clerks can explore up to two general practice areas, including administrative proceedings, appellate litigation, criminal law, and more.

Divisions:
- Law clerks can choose up to three divisions to work in, with the possibility of being contacted by other divisions as well.
- Some of the divisions include Aging, Antitrust, Civil Litigation, Consumer Protection, Criminal Division, Education, Environment, Health, Labor, Transportation, and more.
- Not every division accepts law clerks every term.

Benefits:
- Gain valuable legal experience in a prestigious law firm
- Work on a variety of legal issues and cases
- Make a difference in communities across Maryland
- Opportunity to receive course credit for the internship

The Maryland Attorney General's Office is a diverse and dynamic workplace, offering law clerks the chance to work on a wide range of legal issues and cases. Join the team and make a difference in the state of Maryland while gaining valuable legal experience. Apply now for the Law Clerk Internship for the Fall term.

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