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Applying to judicial internships?
I know I'm a little late in applying (did not initially plan on applying to judges but career counselor advised me to do so late last week) and this is kind of a stupid question but what application materials should I send to the judges I am applying to besides my cover letter and resume? I'm a 1L.
Are transcripts, references necessary to send with the application? What about the size of envelope, is a regular size envelope okay?
Are transcripts, references necessary to send with the application? What about the size of envelope, is a regular size envelope okay?
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Re: Applying to clerkships?
I'm assuming you meant internship/externship. Clerkships are post-grad. I would send all materials at once since it is later in the game and you don't want to waste any time. Writing sample will probably be important to send as well. Since that may be a lot of paper, I'd recommend putting it all in a large envelope.
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
According to my CDO
1. signed cover letter (on resume paper)
2. resume (on resume paper)
3. writing sample
4. transcript
all in big envelope w/ a metal clasp
1. signed cover letter (on resume paper)
2. resume (on resume paper)
3. writing sample
4. transcript
all in big envelope w/ a metal clasp
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
Alright thanks both. Is the writing sample absolutely required? I seem to recall my CDO said I should bring it to interviews or produce it upon request.
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
Resume paper doesn't matter. They were all looks at copies or scans n every interview I've been on. At the least, buy business paper as its he same weight and half the price. I didn't send writing samples, just supplied it on request by email...much simpler.Shooter77 wrote:According to my CDO
1. signed cover letter (on resume paper)
2. resume (on resume paper)
3. writing sample
4. transcript
all in big envelope w/ a metal clasp
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
I would provide it just to avoid the necessary downtime for them to request and you mailing to them etc. (which can be at least a few extra days). If they have all the materials before them, they can just go straight to deciding whether to interview you or not. Depending on how urgent the circumstances are, I suggest you do this as it makes life just a bit more simple.Anonymous User wrote:Alright thanks both. Is the writing sample absolutely required? I seem to recall my CDO said I should bring it to interviews or produce it upon request.
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
Call the judges Chambers directly and ask what materials they would like from you. Every judge is different. One judge I applied to wanted the materials mailed in and he wanted resume paper to be used. Another judge wanted just a resume and a writing sample emailed.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
Just a transcript. No one has the time to read intern applicants' writing samples.
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
I just did resume and cover letter, but that's because I didn't have grades yet when I applied. I would include a transcript if you have one, but I would not include a writing sample unless specifically requested.
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
I included resume, cover letter, references, writing sample and grade sheet. When I got to my interview they had read everything, highlighted it, and asked me about specific things in my writing sample. There was nothing listed on the website, so I just sent everything. I'm happy I sent it all because it cut down a lot of time in between sending in my app and getting an interview, and it helped a lot with conversation.
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
i would agree. i sent all the above as well. cuts back on postage and having to wait for them to request more material etc. and just jump to scheduling interview, if they wanted me that is... they all said they enjoyed my writing sample, so fwiw, i think judges like to see your writing sample (assuming you're a strong writer).ilovesf wrote:I included resume, cover letter, references, writing sample and grade sheet. When I got to my interview they had read everything, highlighted it, and asked me about specific things in my writing sample. There was nothing listed on the website, so I just sent everything. I'm happy I sent it all because it cut down a lot of time in between sending in my app and getting an interview, and it helped a lot with conversation.
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
False.traydeuce wrote:Just a transcript. No one has the time to read intern applicants' writing samples.
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
the judge who hired me read my writing sample from the LRW class. at the interview she asked me, 'well, this is a really horrible story - is it a real story?!"
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
My judge had a marked-up copy of my writing sample in my interview. She had also unknowingly hired another student with the same LRW prof the year before. So yes, writing sample can matter.
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
I agree with this. Court the judges' chamber or visit their website if they have one to see what they require.gdane wrote:Call the judges Chambers directly and ask what materials they would like from you. Every judge is different. One judge I applied to wanted the materials mailed in and he wanted resume paper to be used. Another judge wanted just a resume and a writing sample emailed.
Good luck.
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Re: Applying to judicial internships?
okay, 95% of clerks/judges don't have the timewiseowl wrote:False.traydeuce wrote:Just a transcript. No one has the time to read intern applicants' writing samples.
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