Judicial Clerkships offer new graduates the opportunity to work for a judge for one or two years. Clerkships are available in both federal and state courts and at both the trial and appellate levels. There are clerkship opportunities for students of all academic standings. Clerks at all court levels obtain an unparalleled insight into the judicial process and a broad exposure to various areas of the law. Clerks develop research and writing skills, gain insight into the judicial decision-making process, and "keep their options open." Employers value the learning experience of the clerkship. Judicial clerkships at any level court may open up a wide variety of career opportunities, both in the private and public sectors.
Thinking about applying for a clerkship? A clerkship listserve is created each spring to assist with this process. E-mail law.career@bc.edu in the Spring semester of your 2L year to be added to the Spring clerkship listserve.
Clerkship Letters of Recommendation Information Sheet
Choosing a Court
Federal Courts
Federal Law Clerk Information System
Federal Judges Biographical Database
OSCAR System
Federal Judges Law Clerks Hiring Process
State Courts
State Judicial Clerkship Guide
State Court Judges
Comprehensive Resource for all State Courts