Law Student - Government in Prince Frederick, MD

Government

Prince Frederick, MD

Law Student - Government in Prince Frederick, MD

Law Student

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Job Title: Fall 2025 Law Clerk

Job Responsibilities:
The Fall 2025 Law Clerk position at the organization involves a variety of responsibilities that allow law students to gain hands-on experience in the legal field. Law clerks are integrated into trial teams and work closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff to ensure comprehensive and zealous representation of clients. The primary responsibilities include:
- Conducting legal research to support case preparation and defense strategies.
- Drafting motions and memoranda relevant to ongoing cases.
- Assisting in case planning and strategy development.
- Engaging in investigation and witness coordination.
- Preparing for and participating in trials, hearings, and sentencings.
- Supporting attorneys in providing client-centered and team-based representation.

Education and Experience Information:
The Fall 2025 Law Clerk position is designed for current law students or recent law school graduates. The organization provides an opportunity for students to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting. Candidates should be enrolled in a law school program and may be in their first (1L), second (2L), or third (3L) year of study. The position is open to those seeking to gain substantive skills and real case experience in the legal field.

Salary Information:
The law clerk positions are unpaid volunteer roles. However, the organization supports externs seeking academic credits for their work and may also sponsor grant or other outside funding applications where applicable.

Additional Information:
- Applications for the Fall 2025 Law Clerk position are accepted on a rolling basis, with final selections made by the district offices based on candidates' preferences. The organization has offices throughout the State of Maryland, with specific placements available in Montgomery County and Baltimore City, which are accessible via public transportation.
- The position requires a commitment of consistent days and hours for at least 10 weeks, starting by September 2, 2025.
- Application materials include a resume, cover letter, list of four professional references, a writing sample no longer than 15 pages, and an undergraduate transcript. These materials must be submitted via email by August 1, 2025.
- The organization emphasizes its mission of tenacious advocacy and zealous representation, relying on law clerks to support this mission through their volunteer work.