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Clerkship Materials

Advice from corrine snow, former president of the harvard federalist society.

After meeting with a bunch of people on campus last week, I realized that there are a lot of 1Ls with the same questions about clerkships. In case anyone else has these questions, I thought I’d send this out.  I know there are a lot of information gaps in the process; this is meant to help, not to freak you out.  It’s totally ok to decide you aren’t going to think about clerkships until (1) next year or (2) never.  It’s a cool experience, but it will NOT make or break your legal career.  You can delete this email right now without the slightest tinge of guilt if you’re not interested in adding one more stress to your 1L year.

But for people who think they might want to clerk, and are wondering what they should be thinking about now, here’s my two cents. If anyone (alumni, 3Ls, etc.) has other views, or things to add, please chime in!

Q: I’m a 1L and I’m hearing that I need to start thinking about clerkships now. For real?

A: Sadly, yes. The plan is dead, and a small handful of people where hired before 2L year began on this last cycle. Another larger group were hired off of 1L grades by the winter of their 2L year. These tend to be the most competitive candidates, and plenty more people will still get hired over the course of their 2L and 3L years. Some judges only hire people with work experience, so other people will be hired a year or two into practice. If you aren’t super-competitive right now, do not worry!  There are a ton of judges, and if you put in the work you will still end up with a clerkship.  It may just take longer, and require you to do a little more leg work and networking.

Q: How do I know if I’m competitive?

A: Do you have mainly H’s, and possibly some Deans Prizes? If so, you are very competitive for even the circuit clerkships that are likely to hire up soonest. If not, don’t worry, a lot will change after another semester or two of grades. If you make law review over the summer, you will also be much more competitive.

If you’re interested in clerking, don’t unilaterally decide you aren’t competitive until you talk to people.  By “people” I don’t mean OCS. I mean professors and 2Ls/3Ls who you trust.  If you have around 50% Hs, and don’t just passively leave things to chance, you will clerk.  I promise you are smart enough, and fully capable of doing the work (seriously, if I can do it, anyone can).

Remember when you thought you weren’t qualified to go to HLS? But you sent in an application, and now here you are enjoying a lovely Cambridge winter. Clerkships are no different. You may not get your first choice, and you may not get one the first time around, but if you keep more or less following this advice, you will eventually get a clerkship.

Q: If I’m competitive, what should I be doing this semester?

A: LET PEOPLE KNOW YOU ARE INTERESTED.  I know it’s uncomfortable to share you grades, but no one can help you unless they know you want to clerk, and know what your transcript looks like. Each judge has different preferences, working style, and grade requirements, so the more people know about your resume, transcript, career goals, and geographic preferences, the better the chance that you will apply to a chambers that will be the right fit for you.

• Starting talking to 2-3 professors now to let them know you are interested, and find out what you need to do to build a relationship with them over this next semester in case they need to write you a recommendation in the summer or early next fall.  We used to have all of 2L year to RA and get to know professors, but now it’s important that they know early if you are thinking about applying.
• Talk to 2Ls and 3Ls in fed soc, ask about judges, and about their experiences. This is your most powerful tool, so don’t be shy about asking around and asking for help. They know the process, they know the judges, and some of them will be working in the chambers when you apply next fall.
• Join JLPP.  I know, making binders and finding typos sucks. I know you had to sub-site a speech-turned-article that had no footnotes. But it’s time to join the ranks of many former fed soccers who have lost hours of their youth to the journal.  I will openly admit to hating journal work, but I would not have my clerkship if I had not done it. Judges want to see that you did a journal, and a lot view JLPP as the next best thing if you aren’t on law review.  If you want to join a second journal on a topic you find more interesting, that’s fine too. You must still join JLPP. Trust me, trust me, trust me.

Oh, and once you join, be diligent about actually doing the work.  What could be more awkward than finding out that the 3L who you gave a half-finished assignment is now working for the judge you want to apply to.  Law is a very small world, and if a clerk can tell their judge “I have worked with this person before and they did a great job,” that kind of personal recommendation will go a long way.

• Take the law review competition. Read case comments. Immerse yourselves in the arcane rules of journal editing.
• Keep working hard at your classes. Just to state the obvious.

Q: What should I do this summer?

• Ask a few friends to read your writing sample to make sure it it typo-free.  It doesn’t haven to be the most brilliant piece of legal work ever written, but it does need to be clearly written and perfectly bluebooked.  A second or third set of eyes will really help.
• Narrow down the list of judges you want to apply to, and keep talking to people. Ask around at your summer employer and talk to former clerks. Go to the fed soc brown bag lunches with judges. If you find out that you’ve had another slam-dunk semester of grades and/or made law review, let your recommenders know so they can help guide your search. If you find out you haven’t done as well, don’t worry, just let people know so that they can help you assess when and where you should apply. The more you know, the more you will increase your odds of getting a clerkship where you’re really happy.
• Find former clerks (OCS should have a pretty comprehensive list), email them and ask to speak briefly about their experience with the judge.
• Help each other : The process is hard enough without everyone trying to do it all on their own. Exchange writing samples and resumes for proof-reading; share information.

You will thank yourself later if you have your materials (writing sample, cover letter, resume) ready to go by the end of the summer. It will prevent you from scrambling mid-semester to get things ready if you suddenly learn that a particular judge has started looking at applications. Plus, there’s rarely a disadvantage to applying earlier when the pile of applications is still relatively small.

Q: What do I do next fall?

• Apply and follow up : check with alumni and friends on the specific hiring schedule for judges you are interested in.  As your recommenders to reach out to your top picks.

Before you send out applications, you should know that judges often give exploding offers, and you will likely need to accept the first offer you get. And you may not have much control over which judge calls you and gives you an offer first. So be honest with yourself — don’t send applications to judges in Alaska if you know you have a spouse with a job offer in Florida, and you know you can’t take another winter like this one. It can be cool to live in a random city for a year, but it can also be very isolating. Each clerkship is a unique and judge-dependent experience, so take the time to learn about the judges you are applying to.

On the flip side, don’t narrow your options down too much unless you’ve been told that you are highly competitive. The D.C. Circuit tends to be one of the most competitive. East and west coast circuit clerkships are also very competitive, as are clerkships in major cities. The most competitive clerkships will be with “feeder” judges who routinely send clerks to the Supreme Court.

Just remember that you need to be ready to accept offers from the judges you apply to. Otherwise, you might end up leaving your recommenders in the lurch. Talk to your significant others now, and decide what makes sense for your personal situation.

• Go to Convention : you will spend 2-3 days in a hotel packed with federal judges and current and former clerks.  There will be a wealth of information and opportunities to meet people. It’s worth it.

Q: I’ve sent my stuff into OSCAR. Am I done?

No. I know most of us have gotten where we are by being super-qualified and assuming that our qualifications will get us what we want. The truth is that there are 100 qualified people for every clerkship spot, and it’s very difficult to wade through the huge stack of applications that come into chambers. Imagine this from the perspective of a clerk who has just worked a full day and is looking at a monster stack of applications. Do they want to stay up all night reading each and every writing sample to find the most brilliant one? Probably not.

I know it might sound pushy or aggressive, but a lot of people get their interviews because of a personal recommendation to the judge or a clerk.  It won’t get you a clerkship if you aren’t otherwise qualified, but it will help guarantee that someone actually looks carefully at your application, and that it doesn’t get lost in the pile.

Q: I sent my stuff out and I haven’t heard back for a few weeks. What’s going on?

A: It may be that the chambers isn’t looking at applications yet, or just hasn’t gotten to yours. Remember, clerkship hiring is something the judge has to do on top of all of their actual court work. If they are busy, they may just not have gotten to it yet. That being said, keep and eye on OSCAR to make sure you haven’t applied to judges who have already filled their spots for your year. Chances are, you will not get a formal rejection letter unless you interviewed with the judge and did not received an offer.

Q: I have an interview, now what?

• Call other chambers in the same city or region where you have applied, let them know you will be in the area, and ask if you could interview with them while you are down there. This is fairly common practice, and most chambers will try to accommodate you if they can.
• Tell your recommenders and anyone else who you spoke to about the judge. They may have advice, or they may decide to make a call on your behalf at that point.
• Do a mock interview . Talk to 2Ls and 3Ls who have gone through the process already. Clerkship interviews can be fairly substantive, and some of the questions might catch you off guard if you haven’t had a chance to prepare. Consider spending 10-15 minutes each morning on legal blogs just to stay current and familiar with the big cases of the term, etc.

I know everyone’s inclination is to keep their application process as private as possible, but the more people know, the more they can help you.  If you still aren’t comfortable talking openly about your application process, you are always free to email or call me with questions.

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Employer Research

Get started, judicial clerkships, public interest, transactional law, legislative, business & non-profit, getting help, getting started.

Harvard Law School has resources to help you learn about legal careers, prepare for interviews or apply for judicial clerkships. The sources below are a great place to start.

• Harvard Law School Office of Career Services OCS provides a number of resources that can help you with your job search. They can also answer questions specific to the job search process
• Bernard Koteen Office of Public Interest Advising OPIA is an HLS career services office specializing in public interest law. They offer advising appointments for Harvard Law students and alumni with attorney advisors. It also provides resources for planning a public interest career and landing a job.
• Harvard Law School Library Website Provides access to research materials to help you gather background information on potential employers.

Before Applying

Familiarize yourself with the process.

• Harvard Law Office of Career Services - Judicial Clerkships Guide Visit this page to learn about the interview process. Here you will find, an overview of the clerkship application process and resources to help you decide whether clerking is right for you.

Research Specific Judges

Researching individual judges is important to decide which clerkships to apply for. Early research will also help you to speak confidently in interviews. The library has many judicial directories in print and online that provide information about judges:

• The Judicial Yellow Book
• The American Bench The American Bench includes representative publications and leading cases for each judge. Also available in print in the library.
• Almanac of the Federal Judiciary The Almanac of the Federal Judiciary includes publications, blurbs about leading cases and lawyers' comments. Also available in print in the library.

You can also try searching in the library catalog:

• Hollis Using the Advanced Search feature in Hollis replace Keyword Anywhere with Subject in the drop down menu and then search for Judges--United States--Directories or for the Judge's name if you are interested in finding any books they may have written.

Additional resources for researching judges have been compiled in:

• Researching Judges Guide, University of Cincinnati

Before Interviewing

Learn about the judge.

You can use analytical tools to learn about the types of cases a judge hears. These tools might also help you to get a sense of patterns in their decision-making.

• Westlaw Litigation Analytics - Judges This tool provides information on the majority of U.S. District Court, and selected State Court judges. Westlaw Litigation Analytics Coverage Information
• Lexis Litigation Analytics - Judges Provides information on U.S. District Court, and State Court judges. Allows users to compare judge behavior and courtroom trends over time in federal district court. Know what to expect in your case.
• Bloomberg Law Clerkship Resources A collection of resources to help find potential clerkship openings, prepare for an interview with a judge, and succeed in landing the offer.

Judges may want to discuss their opinions during your interview. This lets them examine your thoughts and to listen to your analysis of legal arguments. You can find representative opinions for almost any judge in Westlaw or Lexis. Select the case database, and use the following searches:

• Westlaw:  JU(lastname)  or  JU(firstname /3 lastname)
• Lexis:  JUDGES(lastname)  or  JUDGES(firstname w/3 lastname)    

Learn About the Court

Judges will also want to see that you understand their place within the court structure. Check the court's webpage for information about court structure, contact information, and recent cases:

• Federal Court Websites
• State Court Websites

Reviewing recent cases from the same court is also a good strategy. Notable decisions of other judges in the same court system may also come up in conversation. Understanding recent cases can be useful.

Lawyer and Law Firm Data

Preparing for a law firm interview requires research. This will help you decide where to interview and prepare you to ask good questions. The steps below will guide you through the research process. Being prepared can make the interview process more comfortable.

Firm Research

Get an overview of relevant law firms.

For a general over view of the key statistics for each law firm, start with:

• Harvard Career Services Researching Employers
• NALP Directory of Legal Employers
• ALM Intelligence Legal Compass

Focus on Your Practice Area (if known)

If you want to work in a specialized field, investigate firms doing that work. Additional resources may include specific fields and markets, such as corporate law, intellectual property and finance to name just a few:

• US News Firms by Practice Area
• Vault Firms by Practice Area

Research Interviewers and Current Firm Cases, Clients & Rankings 

Lexis and Westlaw are also rich sources for lawyer and law firm research. Directory information on law firms and individual attorneys can also be found in:

• Martindale Hubbell
• Westlaw Next Profiler Provides biographical information about attorneys, judges, experts, arbitrators and intellectual property professionals, as well as links to documents that reflect their work history.

You may also want to search legal news and case databases. Look for recent transactions and representative clients for the firms you will be meeting. For rankings and reviews of law firms, try Law Firm Rankings and Guides page from OCS which includes law firm guides such as:

For rankings and reviews of law firms, try OCS's page on:

• Law Firm Rankings and Guides
• Vault Guides
• ALM Surveys & Rankings

Using the  Advanced Search  feature in Hollis you can get more information about law firms.  After selecting Advanced Search, replace Keyword Anywhere with  Subject  in the drop down menu and then search for  Law offices -- United States -- Directories .

Check Out Past EIP Statistics

Harvard conducts an Early Interview Program.

• HLS Early Interview Program

Information on past hiring practices at EIP are available here:

• Statistics & Evaluations Provides information about the past several years of EIP at Harvard Law.

Litigation by Practice

To search potential employers by organization type, such as Law & Lobbying Firms, Government (Federal, State or Local), Associations, Nonprofits, among others visit:

• Leadership Connect

To find lawyers by region, law schools, and other criteria, visit:

• Job Searching on Leadership Directory

Public Interest Opportunities

You may find available Public Interest jobs on the following sites, with even more resources available through the Office of Public Interest Advising website listed above.

• National Legal Aid and Defenders Association
• Public Service Legal Careers
• Access to Justice Jobs
• Equal Justice Works
• Impact Fund

Firms Advising on SEC Transactions, includes: M&A and Financing

You may start by consulting other research guides on corporate governance and securities regulation:

• Corporate Law & Corporate Governance by Lisa Lilliott Rydin Last Updated Apr 12, 2024 499 views this year
• Securities Regulation & Enforcement by Lisa Lilliott Rydin Last Updated Jan 19, 2024 627 views this year

SEC filings, often contracts, provide precedential language for deals and other transactions, including for M&A, equity issuances, and governance issues (e.g., corporate proxies).  Bloomberg Law contains a well curated list of SEC filings (EDGAR):

• Bloomberg Law EDGAR Search

Firms Advising in Private Equity, Venture Capital & Hedge Funds

You may start by consulting other research guides on venture capital, private equity and hedge funds:

• Venture Capital & Private Equity by Cynthia Churchwell Last Updated Sep 2, 2015 0 views this year
• Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Hedge Funds by Lisa Lilliott Rydin Last Updated Oct 2, 2023 3347 views this year

Prequin provides tools for searching on financing (stage, region, etc.), but not specifically by role. Once you narrow deals by region, the specific deals give information on firms and lawyers. Select Advanced Search (from the left navigation), and use the template to customize searches.

Legislative Employers

Resources to help you learn more about Congress are available in a number of forms.

Government websites, such as the following provide congressional contact information:

• Directory of Representatives
• Senate Contact Information
• Congressional Directory In addition to information on Senators and Representatives, this source contains: Congressional Administrative Assistants and/or Secretaries, Court Officials, Military Establishments, Federal Departments and Agencies, D.C. Government Officials, Governors of States and Territories, Foreign Diplomats, and Members of the Press, Radio, and Television Galleries.

For up-to-date contact and biographical information on legislators and their staff members visit:

• LegiStorm Pro

Knowing that you'd like to work for a legislator is a good start. With 500+ members of Congress, you'll need to narrow your options to be most effective. A few ways to narrow your search include: Location, Party Affiliation, and Area of Interest.

Location & Party Affiliation

You can limit your search using many factors including location and party affiliation:

• Advanced Staff Search - Legistorm
• Congress Advanced Search - Leadership Connect

Areas of Interest

You can leverage your experience by focusing on legislators working within your areas of expertise. To determine a legislator’s interests, consider the committees they serve on, the caucuses they are a part of, or their listed interests in services that compile this information.

• In Leadership Connect under Build a List you can limit based on Area of Expertise.  Within the Advanced Search you can limit your search by Key Policy Area . 
• In LegiStorm you can either locate a committee name under  Member Committee  or select a caucus under Member Caucus .

Education, Organizations, and More...

Diligent research can help you connect with your interviewer, make conversation, and ask insightful questions. Consider researching some biographical information on your interviewer or potential employer.

• In Leadership Connect you can search by school. From the link above, select Education . Then enter Harvard Law in the search and select the suggestion from the drop down menu.
• Use Legistorm Advanced Search to find legislative staff by educational institution or military background.

Current Issues

• Prepare to Practice: Advancing Your Legal Research by AJ Blechner Last Updated Sep 12, 2023 181 views this year

You can learn more about finding current awareness sources using:

• PoliticoPro PoliticoPro provides subject-based issue and policy tracking tools in multiple areas
• Legistorm - In the News Curates news from Capitol Hill
• Legistorm - Caught my Eye Feed provides blurbs that are longer than tweets but shorter than most blog posts. They provide daily reasons for interest, amusement or concern.

Social Media Accounts

LegiStorm offers verified links to staffer social media accounts, including Linkedin, Facebook, & Twitter. On each staffer's biographical page, is a section for social media information that LegiStorm compiled:

• Legistorm - Stormfeed Function provides updates from press releases, twitter accounts from members of congress, and relevant trending hashtags

Town Hall Meetings

Town Hall meetings are a unique way to learn more about what a legislator's constituents care about.  For more information about town hall meetings, see the following resources:

• Legistorm Town Hall Events
• LegiStorm's Town Halls FAQs
• LegiStorm's Tips for Town Halls

Creating Customized Firm List for any Industry

• Nexis Uni Company Dossier

Using Nexis Uni you can create customized spreadsheets of employers based on different criteria, including:

• Type (private, public, subsidiary, etc.)
• Size (based on revenue or sales)
• Number of Employees
• Industry (description or SIC & NAIC)
• Geographic scope (country, state, city, zip code, etc.)

General Company Research

You might also consult the following guides for additional research tips:

• Company, Industry & Market Research by Lisa Lilliott Rydin Last Updated Apr 12, 2024 703 views this year
• Harvard Kennedy School Library Resources for Your Job Search
• BYU Business Career Research Guide

The Encyclopedia of Associations provides industry specific information on organizations and their missions.

• Encyclopedia of Associations

Many organizations support a trade publication. Likely you will find out what publications are available by visiting specific websites. For specific publications, search by title name in Hollis, the Harvard Library catalog.

You might also consider exploring the following guides:

• Baker Library Social Enterprise Research Guide

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E. common cover letter mistakes.

• Vide o and Slides from the CDO program “ Cover Letters That Do The Job” and handouts: Job Postings & Tips and Sample PIPS Cover Letters .

Your cover letter is as important as your resume because it is often read first and plays a vital role in your quest for an interview. A cover letter is not a transmittal letter, and you may be surprised at how time-consuming it is to craft a good one. A cover letter has a purpose, which is to let an employer know why they should bother reading your resume and why they should meet you. It also serves as an example of your written work product; thus it should be clear, brief, and written in a business letter style, without any typographical errors.

1. Cover letters for unsolicited applications come in three main types:

• Personal Letter. These are the most effective cover letters and are sent to people you have met or with whom you have a mutual acquaintance. These letters should all start with the sentence: “_______ recommended that I contact you.” As this type of letter is most likely to get a response, if you have any possibility of establishing this sort of connection to a prospective employer in advance of sending your letter, you should try your best to do so.
• Targeted Letters. Next best thing. Targeted letters are based on research of the employer, and are individually tailored. Your letter should incorporate the information learned through your research to show the employer that you have skills they will be able to put to use.
• Mass Mailers. Least desirable. These are generic except for the name and address of the employer, and have a very low success rate of getting interviews.

2. When you respond to a job listing, you will usually be requested to submit a cover letter as part of your application. In this case, use the job description and requested qualifications as a guide. While not simply imitating the language of the listing, your letter should demonstrate that you have what the employer is looking for.

3. A few employers at OCI request that students bring a cover letter to the initial interview. This is essentially to require students to think about why they want to work for this employer, but it makes for a letter which deviates from the usual “please consider me for an interview” approach. See below for suggestions on OCI cover letters.

Cover letters should follow standard business letter format, as to spacing, salutation, etc. If you are not sure of the fine points, consult a business correspondence reference source. Avoid abbreviations, contractions and shortcuts (such as a slash instead of “or”), although if there is an accepted short form of the name of the organization you are writing to (e.g., ACLU or Coblentz) it is acceptable to use it in the text of your letter. Your telephone number and email address should appear somewhere in the letter, either at the top with your address, or in the closing paragraph, when you ask them to contact you. Note that your resume is “enclosed,” not “attached” (which means clipped or stapled).

If you are not sure to whom you should send your letter, it is always acceptable to write to the executive director of a nonprofit, or the hiring partner or head of recruiting at a firm; they can forward your application to the appropriate person within the organization. If at all possible, write to an individual by name, not to “Director” or “Recruiting Coordinator.” Firm and organization web sites are very useful in finding this information (and for confirming correct spellings and the like); it may be more difficult to find the name of an individual addressee for government job opportunities. If you do not have the name of an individual, the salutation should be “Dear Sir or Madam” (not “To Whom It May Concern”). Of course if you are responding to a job posting, address your letter exactly as instructed.

As for the appropriate salutation, traditionally, it is “Dear [Mr./Ms.] [Last Name].  However, we understand that this prevailing business norm may not be inclusive of individuals who do not use either of those titles (for example, because they identify as gender nonconforming). One alternative, “Dear [First Name] [Last Name]”, avoids presuming how the recipient may identify, but it is not without some risk.  

If you use this approach, a recipient less attuned to thinking about gender inclusivity (and accustomed to seeing only “Dear [Mr./Ms] [Last Name]”) may wrongly conclude that you were unfamiliar with professional etiquette or that you used a mail merge template and did not bother to customize it.  While awareness around these issues is increasing, we believe that, unfortunately, it is still not a small number of recruiting representatives and attorneys who might draw the wrong conclusion.

One way to navigate this tricky situation might be to see if the recipient has an online presence (e.g., on the firm website or LinkedIn) that might give you a strong clue as to how they would like to be addressed.  Otherwise, you will need to make your own judgment as to whether recipients are more likely to recognize your inclusivity or to view the greeting as awkward or erroneous.

In our office, we are also working to help employers become familiar with gender-inclusive approaches like “Dear [First Name] [Last Name],” but like any process of education, this will take time. In the meantime, our primary goal is to make sure that all Berkeley Law students are fully informed as you navigate legal job markets. We are always available to discuss individually what approach would be the best fit for you.

First Paragraph. Begin your letter with a statement of who you are and why you are writing. Introduce yourself as a law student (including the year you are in) or a graduate of Berkeley Law and specify what it is you are seeking: a summer job, an associate position, a clerkship, part-time work during the school year, etc.

The goal of this paragraph is to give the reader a reason to want to finish reading the letter. If you don’t have a personal connection to cite, try to establish a nexus between yourself and the employer, such as knowledge of their practice, an established commitment to or interest in their work, a connection to their city, or something else which conveys that you are not just writing to them as part of a mass mailing for any job in any location. (If that in fact is what you are doing, try not to be too obvious about it. An employer wants to think that you sought him or her out purposely rather than randomly.)

Body Paragraph(s). This is the section in which you “sell” your experience and qualifications to the employer. Your goal here is to answer the question, “Why should the employer meet you?”

Call attention to something which substantiates your interest in this particular employer. It could be coursework in their specialty, the recommendation of a professor in their area of practice, undergraduate residency in their city, or any other indication of your interest. Try also to show how your experiences will translate into skills which will be useful to this particular employer. Highlight relevant qualifications which are not on your resume, such as coursework, research, or a prior connection to the organization or the issues they work on. If you have general legal skills such as negotiation, litigation, client counseling, interviewing, mock trials, etc., you may want to include them. As much as possible, try to convey understanding of, and enthusiasm for, the aims of the organization.

Employers do not expect first-year students to have highly-developed legal skills to offer. Therefore, for first-year students writing to private firms, this section can be a single, short paragraph, unless you have a strong background in a relevant area. However, even inexperienced first-year students writing to public interest/sector organizations should make an effort to describe skills and interests that are relevant to the employer.

It is appropriate and not uncommon for a public interest cover letter to be somewhat more detailed or personal than a private sector cover letter. Of course, it is still very important to be concise, but it is acceptable for the letter to be a full page if your experience dictates. In a public interest cover letter, it is important both to highlight your demonstrated commitment to the mission/work/client base of the organization through your own relevant work or life experience, and to illustrate your relevant skills. Take another look at your resume for items that show your interest, commitment and skills. Even if you do not have experience in the specific area in which an organization works, it is still important to emphasize your demonstrated commitment to the public interest, and to draw connections between that general commitment and the specific work of the organization. As it is important not to merely regurgitate your resume, consider including a story that illustrates you are interested or qualified in the position.

If your application raises questions that are readily answered, such as availability after the Bar exam, judicial clerkship plans, etc., the letter can address those; other issues may be better deferred to the interview stage. Consult a CDO attorney-counselor if you’re not sure whether to include something in your cover letter.

Final Paragraph. In your last paragraph, thank them for their consideration, and say you hope to hear from them soon. For out-of-town employers, indicate when you plan to be in their geographic area and state your availability for an interview. Be sure to include your phone number and email in this paragraph unless you use a letterhead style that includes them at the top of the page. If you state that you will call the employer to follow up on your application, be sure you do so.

If you are bringing a cover letter to an on-campus interview (which you should do only if the employer requests you to), the content will be a bit different. You don’t need to introduce yourself, as you will be there in person, and you won’t request an interview at the closing. But you can thank the employer for interviewing you and say that you welcome the opportunity to learn more about the employer and to discuss the possibility of working for them. The important thing is to show why you are interested in this particular employer, and how you think your background makes you a good match for them.

The mistakes most commonly found in student cover letters are:

• Restating your resume. “ I graduated from the University of Oregon in 2005, with a B.A., cum laude, in Political Science, then worked as a substitute teacher in an urban high school before starting law school in the fall of 2008 .” Don’t waste space with facts that are readily gleaned from your resume! Instead, you could say (briefly) how your work experience led you to pursue a legal career in an area practiced by the employer.
• Focusing on what you stand to gain from the job . “ I am particularly interested in your firm’s excellent training program for summer associates, and in gaining exposure to a variety of different practice areas.” Remember, employers only grant interviews to candidates who offer something of potential use to the employer. Try to say how your skills and enthusiasm will help the employer serve its clients, or otherwise further its aims.
• Being too informal or familiar. “I’m thrilled by the possibility of working with you this summer, and would love to meet with you in person/by phone to chat about what the options might be.” Enthusiasm is good, but it must be presented professionally.

Other cover letter mistakes include: being defensive or apologetic; appearing arrogant or entitled, and being too long and wordy. Unsupported statements of your qualities (“I am highly motivated and a quick study”) do not help your case. Generic reasons for your interest in the employer (e.g., its “excellent reputation”) tend to demonstrate your lack of specific knowledge. Of course typos and inaccuracies, such as misspelled names, or (please!) stating an interest in a practice area that the firm doesn’t have, are automatic application-killers.

Our cover letter template  provides suggestions only; please do not feel excessively constrained by its approach. Your letter should, of course, be original work that reflects your unique background and the job you are aiming at.

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Judicial clerkships are highly sought-after positions among law school graduates, and for good reason. These prestigious opportunities offer a wealth of benefits that can have a lasting impact on your legal career. In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 benefits of completing a judicial clerkship and why you should consider applying for one.

Gain Invaluable Experience

One of the most significant benefits of a judicial clerkship is the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the legal system. As a clerk, you’ll work closely with a judge, assisting with legal research, drafting opinions, and observing court proceedings. This experience provides a unique perspective on the judicial decision-making process and helps you develop a deep understanding of the law. You’ll also gain exposure to a wide range of legal issues and cases, which can help you identify areas of interest and inform your future career decisions.

Develop Strong Research and Writing Skills

Judicial clerks spend a significant amount of time conducting legal research and drafting documents such as bench memoranda and opinions. This intensive focus on research and writing helps clerks hone their skills in these areas, which are essential for success in any legal career. You’ll learn how to efficiently navigate legal databases, analyze complex legal issues, and communicate your findings effectively in writing. These skills will serve you well throughout your career, whether you choose to work in private practice, government, or academia.

Build a Professional Network

Judicial clerkships provide an excellent opportunity to build a professional network. As a clerk, you’ll work alongside other clerks, attorneys, and court staff, allowing you to forge relationships that can be valuable throughout your career. These connections can lead to job opportunities, mentorship, and professional support. You may also have the opportunity to interact with attorneys and litigants from a variety of practice areas, expanding your network even further.

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Completing a judicial clerkship is a significant accomplishment that can enhance your resume and make you a more competitive candidate for future job opportunities. Many employers highly value the skills and experience gained during a clerkship, and having a clerkship on your resume can help you stand out in a crowded job market. In fact, some employers may even require or strongly prefer candidates who have completed a clerkship. A clerkship can also demonstrate your commitment to public service and the legal profession, which can be attractive to potential employers.

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Judicial clerkships provide exposure to a wide range of legal issues and cases, allowing clerks to gain a broad understanding of different areas of law. This exposure can help clerks identify areas of interest and inform their future career decisions. You may have the opportunity to work on cases involving civil rights, criminal law, intellectual property, or any number of other legal issues. This broad exposure can help you determine which areas of law you are most passionate about and guide your career path.

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For clerks interested in a career in litigation, a judicial clerkship can be particularly valuable. Clerks gain firsthand experience with the litigation process, from the filing of a complaint to the issuance of a decision. This experience can be invaluable when transitioning to a career as a litigator.

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Tell about your document management skills as working with briefs, memoranda, and judicial precedents will take central place in your day-to-day responsibilities.

Do not neglect to check the grammar, style, and format of your paper before sending it, as even minor errors can catch the eye of the recruiter and discredit you as a responsible applicant.

Even if you are an entry-level specialist, make it clear that you are fluent in legal terminology and know the basics of legal procedures. A strong theoretical base can be your ticket to your desired position.

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Establish yourself as a hardworking and multi-tasking employee, as judges and lawyers will rely on you for a wide range of tasks, including legal research, finding changes in legislation, and recording critical aspects of the court session.

Do not discuss what career advancements and financial benefits you expect in the future. Before demonstrating your ambitions, you should prove your professional suitability and build an impeccable reputation among your colleagues.

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Collin Barrel Judicial Clerkship 13 Park Avenue (555) 987-7657 / [email protected] Garold Walder Human Resources Manager, United States District Court

Dear Garold, I have always sought to become a worthy justice representative. And now I am sure that my knowledge and skills will be enough to become useful to colleagues and citizens from the first days of work in your institution.

I have advanced knowledge of the current legislative framework and carefully monitor any amendments and changes to provide relevant information to interested parties. Besides, I have experience in legal research and analysis, which makes me a useful assistant in the investigation and preparation for court hearings.

Despite the limited range of cases in which I participated, I developed my critical thinking skills and the ability to learn on my feet. This foundation will help me delve into each new task in the shortest possible terms. My central advantage is my readiness for administrative, research, and assistant assignments, as I appreciate every chance to adopt the best practices of your legal experts. I am sure that such hard work will compensate for the lack of experience and help meet your expectations.

Hope to hear any feedback.

Sincerely, Ellen.

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• Lead programs & services for judicial clerkships & academic careers Develop and oversee the vision and strategy of clerkship and academic career programs and services. Working in close collaboration with faculty committees, design and develop programs, services and resources to best support the judicial clerkship and academic career aspirations of PCL students and alumni. Develop and maintain expertise of judicial clerkship opportunities across all judicial forums, including the nature of the work, alumni networks, selection practices and hiring trends for these opportunities. Develop strategies to identify, reach and serve all students with judicial clerkship and academic career aspirations. Ensure curated services to help ensure the students are as competitive as possible for the opportunities to which they seek to apply. Grow relationships and develop career curriculum for the elite most opportunities, as well as all others, ensuring curated support tailored to the individual's needs and interests. Understand the needs and interests of students who seek to include judicial clerkships in their career paths, and the unique challenges that are presented depending on the timing of the clerkships, along with their other employment goals, e.g., nonprofit, law firm or governmental. Educate and collaborate with OCS colleagues on judicial clerkships and academic careers to ensure integrated career advising services. Counsel students on judicial clerkship and academic career strategy Develop and oversee the vision and strategy of judicial clerkship and academic career counseling, in collaboration with OCS colleagues, to develop and deliver exceptional and individualized counseling to students seeking these opportunities upon graduation, as well as those who are interested in incorporating judicial clerkship or academic career opportunities later in their careers. Tailor career counseling and coaching to students based on specific needs and interests and for all aspects of judicial clerkships and academic careers, including the full range of schools, courts and geographies. Coach and advise students in the development of application materials, networking, and interview preparation, including as may be required for specialized and elite opportunities. Lead clerkship application programs Direct, administer and organize clerkship application processes including cover letter and resume review, creation of judge lists and compilation and delivery of application materials. Collaborate with law school colleagues (e.g. OCS, faculty support and facilities) to ensure effective and efficient process for compiling and delivering paper and electronic clerkship applications. Identify best practices for robust judicial clerkship application support to ensure exceptional programs, resources and application support for PCL students and alumni. Liaise with judges and judicial chambers' staff to understand and follow recruiting and hiring process and preferences. Provide counseling to students interested in judicial internships and faculty research assistant opportunities Develop and deliver programs, services and counseling for students interested in judicial internships during law school. Coordinate with faculty to connect students to faculty research assistantships. Collaborate with OCS colleagues to provide information about these opportunities during 1L counseling sessions. Provide general program support and student counseling as needed As needed and schedule permits, provide counseling services to all students, including career counseling meetings, mock interviews, and resume and cover letter review. Provide counseling and administrative support for 2L law firm recruiting programs. Communication, Reporting, Representation Develop and implement practices and tools to communicate events and measure program success. Prepare and present reports as requested, including semiannual faculty committee reports to the faculty committees and the Dean. Embrace innovation, technology and user focused design tools to maximize the quality and success of programs, services and resources. Manage technology resources relating to judicial clerkship and academic career information and events, including Canvas courses, OCS website, Symplicity and social media. Leverage communication tools to maximize participation of students seeking judicial clerkship and academic career opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with judges by attending events, inviting judges to participate in clerkship and judicial career programs, and interacting with chambers staff. Participate in the Penn Cary Law Inn of Court. Develop relationships and presence with law schools and other industry colleagues, including by attending conferences, programs and meetings, including, e.g. NALP, the ABA and peer groups. Facilitate activities of faculty judicial clerkship and academic committees, including tracking student interest, guidance and mentorship, and application support. Keep faculty committee apprised of clerkship-related programs and services, as well as employment outcomes. Incorporate input from these stakeholders into strategic planning. Communicate with faculty to ensure the timely completion of letters of recommendation. Facilitate faculty outreach to chambers on behalf of candidates. Other duties as assigned
• Candidate Qualifications: J.D. strongly preferred and a minimum of five years of increasing responsibility relating to judicial clerkship careers, or administration and/or law school career counseling. Experience, either as a judicial clerk, or working as a judicial clerkship counselor, is highly preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to apply innovative and strategic thinking to design, plan and implement educational programming in career planning. The candidate will have a history of working successfully with diverse constituencies, including employers, law school senior leadership (including the Dean) faculty, alumni, current students, prospective students, and colleagues. We seek candidates who have established track records as collaborators in the workplace.
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A “fawning” MSNBC legal analyst has been ripped after he gushed about having a “man crush” on the judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial – as jurors on Thursday entered a second day of deliberations in the historic criminal case.

Andrew Weissmann, who was a top prosecutor for the Robert Mueller probe, was widely mocked after he heaped praise on Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan’s handling of Trump’s high-profile trial.   

“As you noted with respect to Judge Merchan, I mean, I am like now, you know, I have like a ‘man crush’ on him,” Weissmann told MSNBC Wednesday after the jury started deliberating.

“He is such a great judge that it’s hard to see that the jurors wouldn’t have the same impression.”

“If you looked in a dictionary for judicial temperament, that’s what you would get,” Weissmann continued, adding “it is just such an impeccably fair trial.”

The NYU law professor’s glowing admiration for the judge sparked fierce backlash – with many ridiculing him as “cringe” and others insisted Trump derangement syndrome was “one helluva drug.”

“Andrew Weissmann is one of the most unhinged commentators on MSDNC [sic]. He’s already celebrating the judge, the jury instructions, and the rigged guilty verdict,” one critic griped on X.

“Behold the impartiality of MSNBC,” one person added.

Another echoed that sentiment, saying, “Tell me again how this isn’t political.”

Lara Trump, the ex-president’s daughter-in-law and RNC  co-chair , also weighed in, arguing that Weissmann’s take wasn’t a surprise.

“If you’re a person who wants Joe Biden to be assisted by this case and you dislike Donald Trump, I bet you have a big man crush on Juan Merchan,” Lara said during an appearance on “Fox & Friends” Thursday.

She went on to accuse the judge of political bias throughout the trial, pointing out how Merchan repeatedly ruled against Trump and slapped him with several gag orders.  

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“This is not a surprise at all. This guy is a hero to the left because you have to take a look at all the ways he has ruled against Donald Trump and his defense,” Lara said of Merchan.

The backlash against Weissmann came after Merchan sent the 12-person jury off to start deliberating whether Trump illegally concealing a $130,000 hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.

The panelists, five women and seven men, could find the ex-president guilty of some or all of the 34 felony counts of falsifying business records that he’s charged with.

Deliberations were resuming Thursday after jurors weighed the evidence for nearly five hours a day earlier.

Weissmann, on his part, was among those who worked on special counsel Mueller’s team investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

The probe, which looked at whether the 2016 Trump campaign colluded with Russia, found there was insufficient evidence linking the two. 

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