Law Clerk, Office of the Solicitor General, Criminal Appeals Division, Summer 2027

Attorney General of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

7h

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General of Maryland is seeking a Law Clerk for the Criminal Appeals Division of the Office of the Solicitor General. The Division handles direct appeals and postconviction appellate litigation arising from criminal cases in Maryland state trial courts. Its cases address issues including constitutional criminal procedure, statutory interpretation, trial evidence, and federal habeas corpus litigation. Division attorneys also provide legal guidance and research assistance to trial attorneys in Maryland’s 24 State’s Attorneys’ Offices.

Law clerks draft appellate briefs, collaborate with OAG attorneys on criminal appellate cases, complete research assignments, and attend attorney meetings and court hearings. Clerks receive mentorship and feedback from Division attorneys and have the opportunity to moot an oral argument. This is an unpaid internship; students may be eligible for externship credit depending on their school’s policies.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample in addition to their application. Offer letters are expected by April 16, 2027. Summer 2027 start dates are May 17, May 24, and June 7, 2027; end dates range from July 23 to August 20, 2027.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to ethical legal practice.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample with the application.

Responsibilities

• Draft appellate briefs.
• Collaborate with OAG attorneys on criminal appellate cases.
• Complete legal research assignments.
• Attend attorney meetings.
• Attend court hearings.

Benefits

• Mentorship from attorneys in the Division.
• Substantial feedback on written work.
• Opportunity to moot an oral argument.
• Students may be able to receive externship credit, depending on their school’s policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed