Law Clerk, Department of the Environment
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.
OAG represents the Department of the Environment (Department) in a variety of enforcement and other legal matters. We conduct litigation at the Office of Administrative Hearings, and circuit courts across Maryland, assisting the Department in enforcing Maryland's environmental laws. We provide advice to the Department on a variety of matters. Law clerks with our division will be given opportunities to observe administrative and court proceedings, attend client meetings, and conduct legal research and writing on various topics.
Important Dates:
• 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
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.
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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.
OAG represents the Department of the Environment (Department) in a variety of enforcement and other legal matters. We conduct litigation at the Office of Administrative Hearings, and circuit courts across Maryland, assisting the Department in enforcing Maryland's environmental laws. We provide advice to the Department on a variety of matters. Law clerks with our division will be given opportunities to observe administrative and court proceedings, attend client meetings, and conduct legal research and writing on various topics.
Important Dates:
• 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
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.
Apply Now
Apply Now