Law Clerks

Tips on giving two weeks notice to an extremely toxic boss as gracefully (and with as little backlash) as possible?

What are your hours like as a clerk? I’m sure it varies a lot based on the judge but curious to hear people’s experiences

Hey there! Anyone have any experience going from state judicial clerkship and transitioning to applying to federal for the next cycle? Any great strategies/tips? Thanks!

Would your judge blame you for higher court reversing his opinion if he handed you the research and told you what to write? Should he?

Best departing gift for judge and staff? I’m finishing up a clerkship and want to get a nice gift for my judge and staff (judicial assistant, courtroom deputy, and court reporter). Anyone have any rec… more

I’ve been at my clerkship for 5 years (4 with a different judge) and one with my current judge, and I heard horrible things about him before starting, but I assumed they were exaggerated. Turns out th… more

Are there any chill circuit court clerkships? I am just wrapping up a super intense/busy district court clerkship and am not looking for something that intense for my next clerkship, assuming I clerk again … more

Hello everyone! I am a Judicial Law Clerk, which I have been for a little over two years now. However, I’m planning on moving into the AML/Compliance realm. I have a background in finance, having been… more

What bags/purses do female law clerks carry for court trials?

Ive been practicing in TX for 2-3 years at a big law firm doing mostly bankruptcy work (and some trial) and looking to clerk at a bankruptcy court in SDNY/DDE/EDVA (I am well aware of how great the SD… more

Clerks, at what point in your clerkship did you start applying for jobs? I’m about halfway through a two year clerkship in my intended market and I am trying to figure out when I need to seriously sta… more

How does everyone track their daily and long term work to-dos (lists)? I am not the best at organising and feel overwhelmed with tracking and prioritising. Any tips?

How many applications do COA chambers usually get, particularly in 2/9/DC?

How do you cope with getting interviews for the same jobs as your colleagues? I’m finding it to feel in such direct competition with my co clerks/friends

Any insight into clerkship bonuses at BakerHostetler?

Thoughts on having a one-year gap between federal clerkships? Would this impact my professional life in any way? Also would love to hear ideas for what to do for the year in between. First clerkship i… more

I’m currently clerking in a Fed. District Court and have been applying to a bunch of Circuit courts but nothing seems to stick. Would anyone be willing to look over my materials to check for typos/err… more

How much should I charge or accept for a law clerk position inhouse at a Biotech company? An attorney I previously supported has asked me to assist as an independent contractor. She is the only attorney at the company … more

Is it the smart move to take a pay cut and clerk for a judge?

Little context: I was an ED student, full time paralegal/clerk throughout my law school experience, and a single mother. I did not take ad… more

Hey I'm a lawyer who has a few years of experience. Do people hire guys like me for clerkships

Dating. How do you navigate dating attorneys and being a judicial law clerk? Conflicts? Awkwardness?

Finishing up a clerkship & trying to negotiate a clerkship bonus with my firm. Anyone and everyone - drop the clerkship bonuses you’ve heard of (or received) & firm size (small/medium/large is… more

Has anyone ever said no to a federal clerkship and if so, why?

Thoughts on the length of notice to give your judge that you’re leaving? Pertinent facts: I’ve been there a few years as the second clerk, and they would still have their head clerk and third clerk.

Got an offer to clerk for a DJ over the phone a couple of months ago. Silence since. I start in late summer, but when should I expect HR to reach out with onboarding materials? Is an offer letter usua… more

Anyone deal with taking paternity leave during a 2-year clerkship? How long did you take and how’d you bring it up to your judge?

What are your judge’s policies on applying to firms that have matters before your judge?

Hi, I have an interview at EY and I wanted to know what kind of questions can I expect in the 2 rounds following the screening call ? I was told the 2nd round will be with a panel of three people and … more

Just graduated from law school in 2021 and finishing up a one year clerkship. When applying for a new position, would I be considered "entry-level" or a "lateral"?

Some attorneys have told me to use my two years of clerkship as professional experience to not start at a law firm as entry level and this makes sense if I go into litigation, but I’m wondering if I c… more

how many opinions/bench rulings should I aim to complete by the end of the clerkship?

Anyone else starting to apply to firms? How is it going? Any unexpected situations?

Having a really hard time with bar prep. Tried writing out an essay on a subject I'm relatively comfortable with and couldn't get beyond a couple of rule statements per issue. I've watche… more

How do you feel that the pandemic has impacted your clerkship?

I am a recent law clerk applying for AUSA positions. Any advice on how to stand out? Any successful stories out there currently working as an AUSA?

Is anyone expecting clerkship bonuses to be a bit higher within the next year considering the current hot market for laterals and mass exodus from big law? Or will things die down and keep clerkship b… more

Need advice on a specific question!
Interviewed with Chicago court 2 weeks ago; they decide mid-August. Interviewed with DC judge last week; hear from him by this Friday. Chicago said if I need an answer bef… more

Does anyone have any recommendations on how to conduct the post-clerkship job search if the goal is big law? I am coming from a state appellate clerkship in a major market.