Saturday, January 1, 2005

Law Internships

Law Internships

Internships in this field center upon the practice of law in either private or governmental firms. Interns will aid lawyers in research and begin to understand the legal process. Those interested can choose from a wide variety of firms that specialize in diversified areas. Many internships focus on promoting specific public policies through the legal process.

Akerman LLP (Law)

Akerman LLP is a transactions and trial law firm dealing mostly in middle market mergers and acquisitions, and in the financial services and real estate industries. In addition to its litigation departments, Akerman also has a strong Government Affairs department. For internship information, contact Akerman LLP.
Internship last offered: Spring 2015

American Bar Association (Law)

American Bar Association is the national representative of the legal profession. They work to provide benefits and services to improve their member’s professional growth, promote high quality legal education, eliminate bias in the legal profession, hold governments accountable under the law and work for just laws including human rights and fair legal processes.
Internship last offered: Fall 2011

Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP (Law)

Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm serving the oil and gas, power, financial services, technology and public finance industries throughout the world. Their industry focus enables them to maintain cutting-edge experience and in-depth knowledge of the commercial, legal and regulatory challenges faced by their clients so that they can provide the most effective legal solutions to facilitate transactions and resolve disputes.
Internship last offered: Spring 2016

Brownstein Hyatt (Law, Lobbying)

Brownstein Hyatt practices in the areas of corporate and business law, government relations and public policy, litigation, natural resources law, real estate law and gaming law. Within these concentrations, the firm works in real estate development, hospitality, private equity, telecommunications, technology, manufacturing, construction, energy, water, banking and finance, as well as many other industries and practice areas.
Internship last offered: Fall 2009

Maryland Attorney General's Office (Law, State/Local Gov.)

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State. The Attorney General's Office has general charge, supervision and direction of the legal business of the State, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major departments, various boards, commissions, officials and institutions of State Government. The Office further represents the State in all cases pending in the Appellate Courts of the State, and in the U.S. Supreme Court and lower Federal Courts.
Internship last offered: Summer 2010

Maryland General Assembly (Law, State/Local Gov.)

The General Assembly is Maryland's legislative body and directly represents the electorate. The state has 47 districts represented by 47 Senators and 141 Delegates. The General Assembly meets each year for 90 days within the State House in Annapolis.
Internship last offered: Spring 2013, Spring 2015

Maryland State House (Law, State/Local Gov.)

The Maryland State House is the oldest statehouse still in legislative use and is where the Maryland General Assembly convenes for three months of the year. Currently, the offices of the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the House of Delegates, and the president of the Senate are housed in the Maryland State House.
Internship last offered: Spring 2015

Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office (Law, State/Local Gov.)

The State’s Attorney serves as the chief prosecutor in Montgomery County, Maryland, whose main responsibility is the investigation and prosecution of criminal defendants. The Office of the State’s Attorney is staffed with 70 full-time Assistant State’s Attorneys, including the independently elected State’s Attorney, two appointed Deputy State’s Attorneys, and supported by a highly trained staff of legal assistants, investigators, victim/witness coordinators and volunteers. The Office aims to serve the public and seek justice for the victims of crime and to educate the public on criminal-justices issues.
Internship last offered: Spring 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014

Murphy Anderson PLLC (Advocacy, Law)

Murphy Anderson is a Washington-based law firm representing workers and unions. They practice labor, employment, whistleblower and First Amendment law. In addition to offering fall and spring internships they offer a summer clerk program as well.
Internship last offered: Spring 2011

Office of the Attorney General (Federal Gov., Law)

The Attorney General represents the United States in general legal matters and gives advice and opinions to the President and to the heads of the executive departments of the government when requested.
Internship last offered: Fall 2009

Public Defender Service (Law)

The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS) provides and promotes quality legal representation to indigent adults and children facing a loss of liberty in the District of Columbia and thereby protects society's interest in the fair administration of justice.
Internship last offered: Spring 2010

The Raben Group, LLC (Consulting/Analysis, Law, Lobbying)

The Raben Group is a Washington, D.C.-based lobbying, consulting, and public affairs firm founded by a former United States Assistant Attorney General, Robert Raben. They specialize in issues of law and public policy. The firm maintains offices across the United States in DC, New York and Los Angeles.
Internship information: http://www.rabengroup.com/careers
Internship last offered: Spring 2012, Spring 2013

Recording Industry Association of America (Law)

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies. RIAA works to protect the intellectual property and First Amendment rights of artists and music labels; conduct consumer, industry and technical research; and monitor and review state and federal laws, regulations and policies.
Internship last offered: Summer 2009

Resnick & Schwartzman, LLC (Law)

Resnick & Schwartzman, LLC has been practicing law for more than 40 years throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. They specialize in personal injury, maritime and admiralty law, and commercial litigation and debt collection. They have offices in both Maryland and DC.
Internship last offered: Fall 2009

U.S. Attorney's Office (Law)

The United States Attorneys serve as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. They are they chief federal law enforcement officers in each of the 94 districts across the United States and are involved in civil litigation where the United States is a party.
Internship last offered: Spring 2010

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (Federal Gov., Law)

The Office of the Inspector General’s mission is to protect the integrity of Department of Health and Human Services programs as well as the health and welfare of program beneficiaries. OIG develops and distributes resources to assist the health care industry in its efforts to comply with the Nation’s fraud and abuse laws and to educate the public about fraudulent activities.
Internship last offered: Spring 2011

U.S. Department of Justice (Federal Gov., Law)

The Department of Justice is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice, equivalent to the justice or interior ministries of other countries. The Department is led by the Attorney General. Prospective interns have the opportunity to apply for the DOJ Pathways program.
Internship last offered: Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015

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