1L Summer w/ Fed Magistrate or something else?
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:48 pm
1L Summer Employment Questions: I have an opportunity to clerk (right word?) for a federal magistrate judge in a circuit I'd eventually want to work it, but not in the same state I'd want to work in. It'd be inconvenient to move there for the summer, though I'd be willing to if it will be worth it for my resume. I'm hoping for biglaw (and all that) eventually, though I don't know my grades yet.
I'm also considering prospecting for other small/mid sized firms or even state court clerkships more directly located in areas I'd like to be.
Given that I'd eventually like big firm (not sure yet if I want to do litigation) where should I be focusing on primarily? Are judges usually open to splitting summers? Could I conceivably split summers between the two options or even between MJ and research for a prof? Thanks in advance for the feedback.
I'm also considering prospecting for other small/mid sized firms or even state court clerkships more directly located in areas I'd like to be.
Given that I'd eventually like big firm (not sure yet if I want to do litigation) where should I be focusing on primarily? Are judges usually open to splitting summers? Could I conceivably split summers between the two options or even between MJ and research for a prof? Thanks in advance for the feedback.