Law Clerk, Office General Counsel

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 a motivated and detail-oriented Law Clerk to support the Office of the General Counsel (“OGC”) in the Executive Division in advancing the mission of public service and justice. The General Counsel serves as senior legal advisor to the OAG, the largest law firm in the State, and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. This is an excellent opportunity for current law students to gain hands-on experience in (1) Management and Administration, (2) Ethics and Standards of Practice, (3) Outside Assistant Counsel Management, (4) Public Information Access, and (5) General Advice and Counsel.

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

• Current enrollment 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, Lexis Nexis, or other legal research tools
• Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to ethical legal practice

• 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

• Offer letters will be sent out by April 24, 2026
• Summer 2026 start dates are May 18, June 1, & June 8, 2026
• Summer 2026 end dates are July 24 - August 31, 2026

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.

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.