JUDICIAL CLERKSHIPS

Many judges in state and federal judiciaries employ recent law school graduates as clerks to assist in their duties. Judicial clerkships are regarded as prestigious positions by the legal community because a clerkship offers the opportunity to develop a one-one-one relationship with a particular judge while gaining insight into the court system as a whole. Additionally, this experience provides for excellent networking opportunities with practicing attorneys. Most clerkships are for one or two-year terms.

Judicial clerks are not limited to those who are interested in practicing litigation. For those who seek other forms of practice, the judicial clerkship serves as a maturing experience by providing insight into the law.

For information on judicial clerkship positions, including application procedures, court information, helpful website links, sample resumes and cover letters, and other reference materials, please contact Bill Powers in the Career Development Office for more information.

If you are interested in obtaining a judicial internship during the school year or in the summer, please click here.