Judicial Internship — Judge Laura S. Ripken

Judge Laura S. Ripken

Appellate Court of Maryland

361 Rowe Boulevard

Annapolis, MD 21401

410-260-6558

Clerkships and Internships with Judge Ripken

Appellate Court of Maryland

CLERKSHIPS

Judicial clerkship positions for the 2027-2028 term have been filled. The application window for

the 2028-2029 term will open in early 2027.

INTERNSHIPS

Judge Ripken welcomes interns throughout the school year and over the summer. These are unpaid

or for-credit positions that allow students a first-hand opportunity to observe and participate in the work of

the Court. Interns are hired on a rolling basis.

Candidates should submit the following materials as a single PDF document to Chambers Counsel

Lauren Stone at Lauren.Stone@mdcourts.gov:

(1) Cover letter

(2) Resume

(3) Unofficial law school transcript

(4) One writing sample

(5) One legal reference with telephone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.

The subject line should specify “Judicial Intern: [Applicant’s Name].”

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity,

equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy,

marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic

information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal

law. Applicants who need ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their

request via email to ADA@mdcourts.gov or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace.

Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

Please find the Maryland Judiciary’s equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination,

Harassment, and Retaliation.