FEDERAL CLERKSHIPS
Boston College Law School supports the federal judges' hiring plan. For detailed information on the plan and a timeline, see the Federal Judges Law Clerk Hiring Process for clerkship hiring plan implementation.
The Online System for Clerkship Application and Review (OSCAR) is a project funded by a grant through the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. OSCAR offers an internet-based application system permitting applicants to file their federal clerkship application materials online and designate those judges to whom they wish to apply. Federal judges and chambers staff will be able to read, sort, and manage those applications on-screen; they will also be able to download and print those applications. OSCAR will allow letters of recommendation to be placed confidentially in applicants' online files, either directly by the recommender, or through the applicant's law school. Beginning in May 2008, all federal judges, (except those on the Supreme Court, the U.S. Tax Court, and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces) will be listed on OSCAR, although not all of these judges will accept applications electronically through OSCAR.
STATE CLERKSHIPS
The following chart lists current information for state court clerkships for the highest court of the state. Please check the clerkship binders located in the Career Services library for more detailed information. Also please see the Vermont Law School's 2008 Judicial Clerkship Guide at http://www.vermontlaw.edu/career/index.cfm?doc_id=90. Choose the Judicial Clerkship Guide link at the top right-hand side of the page, choose "Access the Guide" from the dialog box, choose to access either the Guide or individual sections of the Guide. Please contact the Career Services Office for the username and password.
STATE CLERKSHIP TERMS 2009-2010 (updated 2/28/08)
We have contacted state courts and obtained application and deadline information for state court clerkships. Please click on the "State Clerkship Terms" link below to view the chart listing all current application information, as of 2/28/08.
Current opportunities (10/22/08):
These are some positions for which we received information from the courts themselves.
2009 Term:
Alaska: Superior Court for the State of Alaska, Fourth Judicial District, 101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4761. Six law clerk positions in Fairbanks and two clerk positions in Bethel for the graduating class of 2009. Applicants must submit a current resume, a law school transcript with class standing, and a writing sample that demonstrates the applicant's research and writing skills. The applicant should specify the location (s) preferred (Fairbanks, Bethel or both). The clerkship term is one year- seven clerkships will commence in August and one in September 2009.
California: Judge Maureen Tighe of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking a judicial law clerk for a two-year term (August 2009 - September 2011). Applicants should take or have taken a bankruptcy course prior to graduation and must plan to practice in California. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, 2 to 3 letters of recommendation, and a writing sample through OSCAR or direct mailing to: Judge Maureen Tighe, 21041 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367.
Delaware: The Delaware Supreme Court, The Elbert N. Carvel Delaware State Building, 820 N. French Street, P.O. Box 1997, Wilmington, DE 19899. Clerkship commencing September 1, 2009. The deadline for the receipt of applications is December 1, 2008. Salary figure of $48,978.00 is predicated upon the current law clerk salary. One year appointment. Send application materials including resume, law school and undergraduate transcript, writing sample and 2 or 3 letters of recommendation. (Posted 6/19/08).
Maine: The Honorable Warren M. Silver, The Supreme Judicial Court is accepting applications for a clerkship in Bangor, Maine for the term August 2008 - August 2009. Applications should include cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample and two letters of recommendation. Application deadline: Rolling. Candidates for a degree in law in 2008 and recent law graduates should send application materials to: Nancy L. Gildred, c/o Hon. Warren M. Silver, Supreme Judicial Court, Penobscot County Courthouse, 97 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401. (Posted on 2/26/08).
Massachusetts: Clerk to the Honorable Joel B. Rosenthal, United States Bankruptcy Court, 595 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608. One year appointment commencing in August or September 2008. send cover letter, resume, law school transcript, two references and writing sample to Benjamin Loveland, Law Clerk to the Honorable Joel B. Rosenthal, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 595 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
Minnesota: Supreme Court (2009 - 2010 term). Please direct inquiries and applications to: Minnesota Judicial Center, Human Resources Department, Rm. G27, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155, 651-297-3430. Application and resume, Official law school transcript (s) including class rank, and an explanation of the grading system - must be mailed directly from the Registrar's Office, Legal writing sample, Recommendation letters (optional). (Posted on 3/19/08).
Oregon: Oregon Supreme Court and Oregon Court of Appeals employ one law clerk to work directly with the justice. Occasionally, clerks are hired for a one-year period (2009 - 2011). You may specify specific judges for whom you want to work. However, in all cases, letters, applications or telephone inquiries should be directed only to the Personnel Division at the address listed on this announcement. Do not apply to individual judges. Please submit only one set of application materals. Send to: Michael Barnum, Oregon Judicial Department, Personnel Division, 1163 State Street, Salem, OR, 97301-2563. Email: michael.p.barnum@OJD.state.or.us. Applications must include: cover letter, resume, transcript. Please visit http://www.ojd.state.or.us/jobs (click on "Paid Positions") for a more in-depth description of application requirements. (Posted on 3/19/08).
Washington, DC: United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 450 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20442-0001. Judge Effron anticipates three openings for full-time clerks beginning in September 2009. Application period: September 2, 2008 until the position is filled. Each position is open to persons interested in either a one-year or two-year clerkship. The compensation for clerks is similar to the salary structure at other federal courts. Consideration will be given to applicants who have completed at least two years of law school at the time of application. Candidates should submit: 1) brief cover letter, 2) a resume, 3) a law school transcript, 4) two letters of recommendation, 5) a writing sample. (Posted on 5/27/08).