2024 Pauli Murray Diversity Leadership Fellowship Application

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This application is only for current law students who are from communities historically and currently under-represented in the legal profession.

Thank you for your interest in the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. Please, complete the application form below, then attach the following items in one email to opd.volunteer@maryland.gov:

(1) resume,

(2) cover letter,

(3) references, and

(4) writing sample.

In the subject line of the email, please, indicate "Application for Pauli Murray Diversity Fellowship".

Application materials should be emailed immediately following the submission of your application.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This form takes 5-10 minutes to complete.

Email *

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number *

Law School *

I am currently a: *

Will you be receiving class credit or financial compensation during your clerkship? *

Yes

If so, please, explain below and attach any supporting documentation for the class or funding program along with your application materials (resume, cover letter, references, and writing sample).

Please, specify the program and any application deadlines.

Are you currently serving as a law clerk for OPD?

Please, list any positions you have a currently pending application for, presently hold, have formerly held, or previously applied for with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender.

Law clerks are solely volunteer positions. Our attorneys depend on law clerks/interns to help support our mission for tenacious advocacy and zealous representation of our clients.

If selected for a position, OPD requires that you commit to working consistent days and hours for the duration of your clerkship.

Please, indicate the days and times you would be available to work as a law clerk.

Have you communicated with a supervisor or other employee regarding the possibility of a clerkship?

If yes, please, provide the name of the OPD employee with whom you have been in contact.

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