Law Clerk, Office of the General Counsel, Summer 2027

Attorney General of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General of Maryland is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Law Clerk to support the Office of the General Counsel in the Executive Division. The General Counsel serves as senior legal advisor to the OAG and is a member of its Executive Leadership Team. The clerkship offers current law students hands-on experience in management and administration, ethics and standards of practice, outside assistant counsel management, public information access, and general advice and counsel. This is an unpaid internship; students may be eligible to receive externship credit depending on their school’s policies.

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.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a public law office, legal clinic, or government agency.
• Coursework in employment, contracts/procurement, ethics/professional responsibility, or administrative law.
• Familiarity with Maryland law and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on a wide range of legal issues.
• Assist in preparing legal documents, including requests for proposals, contracts, legal memoranda, and position statements.
• Review conflicts of interest and other matters, including requests for clearance of secondary employment.
• Provide guidance on organizational and individual compliance with the Maryland Attorney Rules of Professional Conduct and Maryland Public Ethics Law.
• Review and manage responses to Public Information Act requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the legal team.

What This Job Offers

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