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August 29, 2006
Judicial Clerkships: Why and How
One of the most interesting ways to start a legal career is to work with a judge on the federal or state level for a year or two after graduation as a judicial law clerk. Many former clerks look upon their clerkships as a highlight of their legal careers.
Now is the time for third year students to apply for clerkships on both the federal and state level. The date to mail federal applications is next week - September 5, 2006! Many state courts are also in the process of hiring next year's clerks.
The CSO has several excellent clerkship resources including Behind the Bench, a guide to the clerkship process, and The Vermont Guide to State Clerkships.
First and second year students have an opportunity to preview the judicial clerkship experience through Case's Federal Externship Program. This program, coordinated by Professor Leatherberry, places students as externs in the chambers of federal judges during their first summer or second or third year of law school.
Posted by asa13 at August 29, 2006 10:56 AM