Law Clerk, Antitrust Division, Summer 2027
About The Position
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Antitrust Division seeks a motivated, detail-oriented Law Clerk to support its work protecting Maryland consumers, workers, and competitive markets. The role offers current law students or recent graduates hands-on experience in government legal practice, including litigation, regulatory compliance, and policy development. The clerk will conduct legal research and draft memoranda; review industries, markets, and market participants; analyze case files, evidence, and administrative records; and help prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs. The clerk will also support litigation preparation, attend hearings, depositions, and meetings as appropriate, and perform other duties in support of the legal team. This is an unpaid internship. Students may be able to receive externship credit subject to their school’s policies. The position is hybrid, with two days in the office each week. Summer 2027 start dates are May 17, May 24, and June 7; end dates fall between July 23 and August 20, 2027. Offer letters will be sent by April 16, 2027. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript; an unofficial transcript is acceptable.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law school.
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Demonstrated interest in public service, antitrust law, or litigation.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or other electronic research tools.
- Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to ethical legal practice.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a public law office, legal clinic, or government agency.
- Coursework in antitrust law, consumer protection law, or public interest law.
- Familiarity with Maryland law and court procedures.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on a wide range of legal issues.
- Assist with review and analysis of target industries, markets, and market participants.
- Review and summarize case files, evidence, and administrative records.
- Assist in preparing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Support attorneys in litigation preparation, including discovery and trial preparation.
- Attend hearings, depositions, and meetings as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the legal team.
Benefits
- Students may be able to receive externship credit depending on their school’s policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
