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Hi all,

I'm a 2L with no definite job yet. (I know it sucks, you don't have to remind me.) I have two offers, but I'm struggling to choose between them. I was hoping you all could help. I have the option of working (for free) as an intern with a Bankruptcy Judge, or I could work (paid, but not a ridiculous amount) for a small well-respected law firm. The firm wants me to stay on for the year and then may/may not hire me (they have routinely done this with people from my school and usually hire). I don't know if I'll ever practice either bankruptcy or the type of law the firm practices.

After graduation, I want to clerk at the state supreme court and then in federal district court. Beyond that, I would like to work in government (most likely ADA or US Atty).

Am I crazy for wanting to work in the firm just because it's paid & I'm broke? In other words: which job will help me get where I want to go? Is the money clouding my judgment? What would you do?

More Info: TTT, top 5%, LR, published, interned in w/. CJ in state supreme court


Thanks all

Is there a single reason to work for the bankruptcy judge?

I thought working for a federal judge would give me an edge when applying for state clerkships, am I wrong to assume this?

Many of you have chosen the firm job. Anyone care to share why the firm would be better?

Summer work with judges is pretty 'meh' in terms of the employment boost from the resume line item. If you apply to state clerkships later on, I'd bet that a small firm and a judge are going to look nearly identical as line items.

The firm gig, on the other hand, is a chance at real job security. Turning that down ITE is nuts.

disco_barred wrote:Summer work with judges is pretty 'meh' in terms of the employment boost from the resume line item. If you apply to state clerkships later on, I'd bet that a small firm and a judge are going to look nearly identical as line items.

The firm gig, on the other hand, is a chance at real job security. Turning that down ITE is nuts.

yep. There is no other credited response unless you are intent on clerking for a fed. bankruptcy judge specifically.