Description
The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.
The OAG is seeking applicants for the position of Law Clerk within the Criminal Appeals Division of the Office of the Solicitor General. The Division is responsible for every aspect of direct appeals and postconviction appellate litigation arising from criminal cases in Maryland’s state trial courts. Division attorneys work on challenging and impactful cases, involving areas such as constitutional criminal procedure, statutory interpretation, trial evidence, and federal habeas corpus litigation. Division attorneys also provide guidance and research assistance to trial attorneys in Maryland’s 24 State’s Attorneys’ Offices regarding legal issues in ongoing criminal cases.
Law clerks in the Division draft appellate briefs, collaborate closely with OAG attorneys on appellate criminal cases, complete research assignments, attend attorney meetings, and attend court hearings. Clerks in the Division are mentored throughout the clerkship by attorneys in the division, are given the opportunity to moot an oral argument, and receive substantial feedback on their written work from attorneys in the division.
Submission: In addition to your application, candidates are required to upload a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples of a combined 10–20 pages (may be excerpts from longer written work) for consideration.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. However, students may be able to receive externship credit depending on their school’s policies.
Important Dates:
- Offer letters will be sent out by April 16, 2027
- Summer 2027 start dates are May 17, May 24, & June 7, 2027
- Summer 2027 end dates are July 23 - August 20, 2027
Equal Opportunity Employer: The OAG is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Commitment To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.