Law Clerk, Maryland Cannabis Administration, Summer 2027
About The Position
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented law clerk to support the legal teams advising and representing the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) and the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC). This unit provides general counsel, litigation defense, and regulatory advice in complex and rapidly evolving areas of state and federal law. Its work supports the agencies’ oversight of licensing, enforcement, and the safe expansion of Maryland’s adult-use and medical cannabis markets, as well as regulation of the alcohol and tobacco industries. The law clerk will gain hands-on experience in government legal practice, including litigation, regulatory compliance, and policy development. The position is a part-time, unpaid internship for current law students. Students may be eligible to receive externship credit depending on their school’s policies. The role has a hybrid work arrangement with two in-office days each week. Summer 2027 start dates are May 17, May 24, and June 7; end dates range from July 23 through August 20, 2027.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law school.
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Demonstrated interest in public service, administrative law, or litigation.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or other legal research tools.
- Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to ethical legal practice.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a public law setting, legal clinic, or government agency.
- Coursework in administrative law, constitutional law, or public interest law, such as food and drug law.
- Familiarity with Maryland law, the Maryland Administrative Procedure Act, and court procedures.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on a wide range of legal issues, including novel questions of statutory interpretation and administrative law in regulated industries.
- Assist in preparing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Review and summarize case files, complex licensing applications, contracts, and administrative records.
- Support attorneys in litigation and administrative hearing preparation, including discovery, exhibit organization, and trial preparation.
- Attend hearings, administrative proceedings, and meetings as appropriate.
- Assist with legislative and regulatory review and analysis, particularly concerning Maryland’s cannabis, alcohol, and tobacco regulatory frameworks.
- Attend site visits with the MCA unit to licensed cannabis businesses and facilities.
- Participate in an ATCC law enforcement ride-along.
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
