Currently clerking at a district court, no firm job lined up (despite sending dozens of apps) and was offered a COA clerkship. I’m really scared of this job market. Are double clerks also suffering? Unsure if this will be the trend in the future. Just venting.

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Congratulations on your COA clerkship! I am a double clerk and it was still a tough job search, but try to hang in there. As a side note, my COA clerkship is the best job I have ever had. If you like the judge, I hope you decide to take it.

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This is so nice to hear, thank you!

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Take the COA Clerkship

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Double clerk here! I did a State Court of Appeals clerkship and now I’m doing a Federal District Court clerkship. I have yet to start really looking for post clerkship jobs, but I can only assume that the COA clerkship will make you more marketable. Congratulations and good luck!

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I work with quite a few former clerks. Market is tight right now, but there are opportunities. However, if your offer is for a federal circuit court of appeals clerkship, it is definitely valuable and likely the best bet is to take it. Added benefit is the potential for market to improve another 12 months out.

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Congratulations on your COA clerkship! Please accept it! I'm a current COA clerk and the market for post-clerkship jobs was unexpectedly brutal. Surprisingly, several firms did not extend offers because I had only clerked on the COA; I was not a double clerk. As a future double clerk, I think the odds are definitely more in your favor in the post-clerkship market!

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