Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Position: Law Clerk Internship, Fall
Experience: Law student, preferably 2L or 3L
Salary: Unpaid, may be eligible for course credit
Duration: Fall term (August 15 - December 15)
H1: Law Clerk Internship with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
H2: Join Our Volunteer Law Clerk Program for Fall Term
- Overview of Attorney General agencies and divisions
- Advice and representation for Secretary of State in charitable enforcement matters
- Provides counsel for various divisions and programs within the Secretary of State's Office
- Offers opportunities for law students to gain experience in a variety of legal fields
- Involves legal research and writing, witness and client interviews, and assisting with litigation
- Largest and finest law firm in the state, handling a wide range of legal issues for Maryland State Government
- Distinguished history of successfully addressing complex legal issues
- Chance to make a difference in communities across the state
- Excellent opportunity for law students to gain practical experience and skills
- Must have strong legal research and writing abilities, communication and team skills, and a good work ethic
- Expected to work 15-20 hours per week, may be eligible for course credit
- Application form available on the website
- Apply before October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall
Qualifications:
- Law student, preferably 2L or 3L
- GPA of ________
- Available to work 15-20 hours per week
- Strong legal research and writing abilities
- Excellent communication and team skills
- Good work ethic and positive attitude
How to apply:
- Fill out application form and submit with cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in PDF format to Ronda Kirk at ****
- Write "Law Clerk Program Application" in the subject line
- May be asked for a writing sample or references during the interview process
Practice Areas to Explore:
- Administrative proceedings
- Appellate litigation
- Civil enforcement
- Criminal law
- Regulatory enforcement
- Trial litigation
Divisions of Interest:
- Aging
- Antitrust
- Civil litigation
- Consumer protection
- Criminal division (various areas)
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Labor
- Public safety
- Securities
- Transportation
Note: Not all divisions may have openings for law clerks every term, and applicants may be contacted by a division not listed above.
Join the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. as a Law Clerk Intern this fall and gain valuable experience in a variety of legal fields. As the largest and finest law firm in the state, the Office handles a wide range of legal issues for Maryland State Government, making a difference in communities across the state. This is an excellent opportunity for law students to gain practical skills and make a positive impact in their community.
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. primarily advises and represents the Secretary of State in charitable enforcement matters. This includes investigating and prosecuting violations of the Maryland Solicitations Act and laws governing the protection of charitable assets. The Office also provides counsel to various divisions and programs within the Secretary of State's Office, including the Charitable Organizations Division, Notaries Division, Maryland Safe at Home Program, and more. Additionally, the Office advises the Secretary of State on certification of statewide ballot questions and acceptance of petitions for referendum.
As a Law Clerk, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks, including legal research and writing, conducting witness and client interviews, and assisting with litigation in Maryland's trial, administrative, and appellate courts. With a distinguished history of successfully addressing complex legal issues, the Office offers a challenging and rewarding experience for law students.
To qualify for this position, you must be a law student, preferably 2L or 3L, with a strong GPA and excellent legal research and writing abilities. You should also possess strong communication and team skills, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude. The schedule for this position will be determined based on the needs of the division and your class and extracurricular commitments, with an expectation of working 15-20 hours per week. You may also be eligible to receive course credit for this position.
To apply, fill out the application form and submit it along with your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in PDF format to Ronda Kirk at ****. Be sure to write "Law Clerk Program Application" in the subject line. Applicants may also be asked for a writing sample or references during the interview process. The application deadline is October 15 for Spring, March 1 for Summer, and August 15 for Fall.
In the application form, you can indicate your areas of interest for practice and specific divisions within the Office that you would like to work with. These may include administrative proceedings, appellate litigation, civil enforcement, criminal law, regulatory enforcement, and more. Not all divisions may have openings for law clerks every term, and you may be contacted by a division not listed in your application.
Join our volunteer Law Clerk program and gain valuable experience with the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. this fall. Apply now and make a difference in your community while developing your legal skills.
