Summer Associates – Civil and Criminal Litigation (Summer 2026) | Baltimore, MD

Brown Goldstein & Levy LLP (“BGL”)—a Baltimore-based litigation boutique with a national presence—seeks to hire current 2Ls for full-time, paid summer associate positions.

Our 23-lawyer firm provides a broad range of legal services to clients big and small, sometimes one dispute at a time, sometimes through systemic change, but always rooted in our deep sense of community and social responsibility. A significant portion of the firm’s practice is devoted to representing plaintiffs in civil rights cases, in areas such as disability rights, housing discrimination, and police misconduct. The firm also maintains widely respected criminal defense, commercial business litigation, and personal injury practices. See recent updates on the firm’s cases at: https://browngold.com/news/

The ideal candidate is a person with a strong academic record, an excellent work ethic, and a passion for public interest work. BGL is particularly interested in applicants with strong research and writing skills, critical thinking skills, and the desire to affect change in a meaningful way.

Summer associates at BGL are valued members of our litigation teams and can expect to acquire substantive experience on a wide array of matters. Summer associates will have an opportunity to draft portions of briefs and memoranda, interview and maintain contact with clients, participate in discussions about litigation strategy, research legal issues, and collaborate with co-counsel on cutting-edge litigation. Our summer program also includes multiple networking opportunities. The summer program is generally 8–10 weeks long.

BGL is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace environment.

BGL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample of no more than ten pages, an unofficial transcript, and a list of references to careers@browngold.com. Please write in the subject line – “Summer Associate Application.”

We will accept applications until the positions are filled; prompt submission of application materials is recommended.