Frequently Asked Questions
Every
year, a new crop of 2Ls jumps into the clerkship application process.
This post covers a few of the questions they tend to ask most
frequently. It was last updated on April 11, 2012.
1. What are my chances at landing an Article III clerkship?
The answer depends on many factors, most notably your school's rank, its history of sending clerks to Article III judges, your GPA and class rank, the strength of your resume, writing sample, and letters of recommendation, and whether you are on Law Review. The hiring process can be very quirky, so chance plays a significant role as well. The best way to identify your own chances is to join the legal employment forum at top-law-schools.com.
2. Is a clerkship "worth it"?
Again, the answer depends on your individual circumstances -- your career goals, practice interests, personality, and background. For many students, only some clerkships are worthwhile. Students going into transactional practices, for instance, generally do not benefit much (professionally, at least) from a district court clerkship. But they might get a significant boost from a year spent on the Delaware Court of Chancery (details on that particular clerkship here). The People's Therapist offers a different take here.
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1. What are my chances at landing an Article III clerkship?
The answer depends on many factors, most notably your school's rank, its history of sending clerks to Article III judges, your GPA and class rank, the strength of your resume, writing sample, and letters of recommendation, and whether you are on Law Review. The hiring process can be very quirky, so chance plays a significant role as well. The best way to identify your own chances is to join the legal employment forum at top-law-schools.com.
2. Is a clerkship "worth it"?
Again, the answer depends on your individual circumstances -- your career goals, practice interests, personality, and background. For many students, only some clerkships are worthwhile. Students going into transactional practices, for instance, generally do not benefit much (professionally, at least) from a district court clerkship. But they might get a significant boost from a year spent on the Delaware Court of Chancery (details on that particular clerkship here). The People's Therapist offers a different take here.
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