Law Clerk, Office of the Secretary of State, Summer 2027
About the role
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.
As a Law Clerk with the Office of the Secretary of State, you will support the Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) in investigating and prosecuting violations of the Maryland Solicitations Act (Title 6, Business Regulation Article, Annotated Code of Maryland). This role involves drafting and reviewing administrative subpoenas and cease and desist orders for legal sufficiency, interviewing witnesses, and preparing affidavits.
You will also participate in charitable enforcement efforts by attending client meetings with AAGs and assisting in tracking and monitoring the progress of ongoing investigations. In addition to charitable enforcement work, the Law Clerk will provide comprehensive legal support to the AAGs across various agency programs.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Conduct in-depth legal research on complex administrative and statutory issues.
- Draft formal legal memoranda
- Provide legal advice on matters arising from the daily operations of agency programs, including:
- Charitable Organizations Division
- Notaries Division
- Maryland Safe at Home/Address Confidentiality Program
- International Division
- Trademark Division
Qualifications:
Experience in nonprofit management, consumer protection, or government investigations is a plus, but not required.
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
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. However, students may be able to receive externship credit depending on their school’s policies.
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.
