Clerkships are one or two year positions with federal, state, local or administrative law judges. They are fabulous experiences for all recent law graduates. Judicial clerks obtain great research and writing experience, knowledge of court or administrative agency procedures, and often develop great mentor relationships with their judges. Contrary to popular myth, clerkships are not just for the top 10% of the class or for those interested in litigation.
If you are considering a judicial clerkship, the first thing you should do is review the OCS Judicial Clerkship Manual. The Manual provides a detailed overview of clerking, application strategy, and the application process. If possible, you should start preparing for a clerkship early in your law school career.
