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 start applying.

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I started reaching out to people a year out. Most told me to reach out closer to the end of my clerkship, but I made a lot of connections and learned about a lot of firms. One firm pursued me and ended up making me an offer in Dec '21 to start in Fall '22.

I don't think it'll hurt to start getting your name out there now.

Also, some firms nalp directory entry will tell you specifically when to apply from a clerkship, so check that!

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For anyone honestly around 8 months before you want to begin working

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Mine was a year and a half (judge was trying to flip his start date) and I started applying about 6-7 months before and taking interviews about 5 months from the finish daye

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It depends on the market. I started 6 months before. Clerks are now just as sought after as lateral associates and many firms will pay a referral fee. I would recommend finding a good headhunter in your area and asking them to help you. If you need one in DC/TX let me know, I know a guy.

Interested in TX headhunter.

I just made my account, so I'm unable to DM right now. /:

I applied in December ‘21 for a September ‘22 start date. Wrapped up interviews by January 15. Accepted an offer a few days later. Most courts have rules with respect to when you can start applying.

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