Law Clerk, Maryland Higher Education Commission, Fall 2026

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 unit that advises the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Law Clerks to support the legal team in advancing the mission of public service and justice. This is an excellent opportunity for current law students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in government legal practice, including statutory interpretation, regulatory drafting, and policy development.

As a law clerk you will:

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on a wide range of legal issues
• Attend hearings, Commission meetings, and internal agency meetings as appropriate
• Assist with legislative and regulatory review, analysis, and drafting
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the legal team

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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, LexisNexis, or other legal research tools
• Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to ethical legal practice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a public law office, legal clinic, or government agency
• Coursework in administrative law, constitutional law, or public interest law
• Familiarity with Maryland law and court procedures

Submission: Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and a list of three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor. Please note that this job posting will come offline at 6:00 p.m. EST on the closing date.

Telework: Hybrid Work – One - Two in-office days weekly.

 

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.