About Judicial Clerkships
Clerking for a judge can be an invaluable and exciting experience. As a clerk, you will have an opportunity to assist a judge with all aspects of the judicial process. You will conduct legal research, write memoranda, draft opinions, observe judicial proceedings and sit in on conferences. In doing so, you will gain an understanding of the legal process which can only be learned by working as a judge or as a part of a “judge’s chambers.” It is a truly unique opportunity to have an impact on the law.
Thinking about applying for a clerkship?
Use the links below to find more information and forms. Additional information is available in the Office of Career Services.
- 2008-2009 Guide to Judicial Clerkships
- Judicial Clerkship Referral List
- Federal Law Clerk Information System
(As of May 5, 2008, incorporated into OSCAR website: https://oscar.symplicity.com)
- Application and Authorization Forms
- Clerkship Application Form Instructions
- About Judicial Clerkships (Video)
Video Recording from Judicial Clerkship Meeting Held on 2/27/08, Hosted by Professor Kimberly West-Faulcon and Professor Laurie Levenson
- F.A.Q.
Important Notice: Timing of Applications
Pursuant to the Law Clerk Hiring Plan, most of the federal judges have shifted law clerk hiring from the second to the third year of law school. Here are the new deadlines:
September 3, 2008
First date when applicants may be received by judges.
September 8, 2008
First date judges may contact applicants and schedule interviews.
September 11, 2008
First date when interviews may be held and offers made.
See also: Publications available in the OCS Library