Law Clerk, Maryland Department of Health, Summer 2027
About The Position
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Division representing the Maryland Department of Health provides legal advice and representation to the state agency responsible for the health and well-being of Maryland residents. The Division handles legal matters involving healthcare systems, public health, behavioral health services, Medicaid, the MDH Healthcare System, and licensing and regulatory activities of professional boards and commissions. Law clerks work on projects related to the development and delivery of health and public health services. They help address issues involving access to healthcare, provider and practitioner compliance, and delivery of essential services. The role provides exposure to administrative and court proceedings involving constitutional, employment, procurement, Medicaid, and tort law, along with substantial experience in legal research, drafting memoranda, and healthcare-focused projects. The position offers work in litigation and transactional practice areas. This is an unpaid, full-time summer 2027 internship. Students may be able to receive externship credit, subject to their school’s policies. The work location is 201 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Summer start dates are May 17, May 24, or June 7, 2027; end dates range from July 23 through August 20, 2027. Offer letters are expected by April 16, 2027, and the application closing date is March 5, 2027.
Requirements
- Be a law student.
- Demonstrate strong performance in legal coursework and a commitment to learning.
- Have strong legal research, persuasive legal writing, and policy analysis skills.
- Have a strong work ethic, time management skills, professionalism, and the ability to work as part of a team and adapt to new challenges.
Nice To Haves
- Enthusiasm for and a demonstrated interest in health law, public health, or a related field such as policy, administration, or science.
- An academic or professional background in health law, public health, or a related field.
- Passion for public service and enthusiasm for supporting public health.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda.
- Work on projects related to behavioral health services, Medicaid, public health programs, the MDH Healthcare System, and professional licensing and regulatory activities.
- Help address issues involving access to healthcare, provider and practitioner compliance, and the delivery of healthcare services.
- Gain exposure to administrative and court proceedings involving constitutional, employment, procurement, Medicaid, and tort law.
- Contribute to projects in litigation and transactional practice areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
