So, um, how is the job search for all you clerks whose terms are coming to an end shortly? Because I might cry.

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It's a struggle. Finally got an offer after 6 months of job searching, but took me a long time and a lot of effort to get there. (Clerk at SDNY)

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Not going well at all 🥲 Thought a fed DJ clerkship would help overcome my low GPA and not going to a T20 but guess not…

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What court are you coming from

Federal district court - not an SDNY

Not well lol I’m taking time off to travel abroad and study for my second bar. I only applied March but stopped after all the layoffs bc I didn’t want to waste my time.

I’m in a lot better head space after accepting that it’s out of my control and deciding to enjoy the time off to travel abroad and study leisurely for a second bar. It’ll all work out for sure

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