What did you use as a writing sample when applying for firms? Memos? Opinions? My judge has okayed whatever I want to use. Just curious what others have used.

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My judge (DJ) lets me use an opinion I drafted but he makes me convert it to a "bench memo" to maintain the ~ illusion ~ that judges write all of their opinions

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My judge had me include a cover letter from him that said essentially "law clerk contributed significantly to the drafting of this opinion with minimal if any edits" and that they could call chambers if they had questions. The order is ultimately signed by the judge by it was his way of signaling that this particular order was effectively written by law clerk.

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I’m a State appellate court clerk, I used a redacted draft of an opinion prior to my judge making edits. Obviously proofread it again and pick work product that is similar to what you are going to be practicing. My sample was a commercial contract dispute involving 4 parties.

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