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 Office of the Attorney General is seeking a spring 2027 law clerk to join the Maryland State Police (MSP). The attorneys at the MSP provides legal representation and strategic counsel to the agency and its personnel. This includes defending the MSP and its employees in civil litigation and advising a wide range of specialized units such as the Forensic Sciences Division (Crime Lab), Licensing Division, Asset Forfeiture Unit, and Internal Affairs, among others. Located in Owings Mills, Maryland, the MSP legal office is comprised of eight attorneys and offers law students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in high-profile litigation and cutting-edge legal advisory work within a dynamic law enforcement environment.

Responsibilities May Include:

Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda Assisting with discovery and trial preparation Observing depositions, hearings, and internal investigations Supporting attorneys in litigation and advisory matters

Application Requirements:

Interested applicants should submit the following materials: Resume Law school transcript Writing sample Cover letter indicating: Preferred time frame for the internship Days and hours of availability

Important Dates:

Offer letters will be sent out by December 18, 2027 Spring 2027 start dates are January 13, January 20, January 27, 2027 Spring 2027 end dates are March 17 - April 2, 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.