Any advice on interviewing with a federal judge who was just confirmed? So many resources help with already-sitting judges but unsure if y’all have any tips.

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I would think about how to respond to any questions/concerns they may have about your ability to help the judge get up and running. Although the judge will likely have peers (other judges, people they’ve worked with as a practitioner) helping them get going, they might want to know how you can add to that. So, to the extent that you can, emphasize your ability to pitch in and work hard to help the judge get acclimated.

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I was in this situation last fall. I recommend watching the judge’s nomination hearing, reading their written responses to the judiciary committee questions, and learning what you can about the work the judge was doing prior to appointment to the bench

I was in this situation in January (and ended up getting the job). I think highlighting any experience you have with judges - either internship experience or less formal interaction - is helpful. For example, I talked about a weekly evidence class for junior associates taught by a local federal judge that I attended. I also think asking questions about underdeveloped areas of the law that they are hoping to have the opportunity to write on is an interesting question that judges like answering (and it’s good to have your own answer ready in case they ask you). Lastly, as others said, look at their practice and highlight any experience you have that is different from theirs if that experience would be helpful to cases that may come before them. An example of this would be if you come from an insurance defense practice and you’re applying to a judge who practiced general commercial lit, make sure to highlight the depth and breadth of your experience so the judge feels like they can rely on you to be an insurance law expert.

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