Law Student - Government in Hagerstown, MD

Government

Hagerstown, MD

Law Student - Government in Hagerstown, MD

Law Student

No

Job Title: Fall 2025 Law Clerk

Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research to support the defense of indigent clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors.
- Research and write motions and memoranda for ongoing cases.
- Participate in case planning and strategy development.
- Assist in the investigation of cases, including gathering and analyzing evidence.
- Coordinate and prepare witnesses for trials, hearings, and sentencings.
- Provide preparation support during trials, hearings, and sentencings.
- Collaborate closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff to ensure comprehensive client representation.

Education and Experience Information:
- Current enrollment in a law school program is required to qualify for the law clerk position.
- Law clerks are expected to be actively pursuing their legal education and gaining hands-on experience in the field of criminal defense.

Salary Information:
- These law clerk positions are unpaid volunteer opportunities.
- OPD supports law clerks seeking academic credits for their work.
- The organization is willing to sponsor grant applications or other forms of outside funding for eligible candidates.

Additional Information:
- The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. operates twelve district offices across the state, providing defense services to indigent clients.
- Law clerk positions are available during the spring, summer, and fall semesters, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.
- Candidates can specify their preferred office locations during the application process, with Montgomery County and Baltimore City offices accessible via public transportation.
- Due to the ongoing pandemic, some opportunities may be virtual or modified.
- Law clerks are fully integrated into trial teams, offering a unique opportunity to be involved in client-centered and team-based legal representation.