SDNY/EDNY magistrate clerkship a good move?
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:24 am
I’m trying to move to NYC after my upcoming district court clerkship in a secondary market. I don’t want to work for a firm—I’m interested in public sector jobs (local/state or federal).
Considering applying to SDNY and EDNY magistrate judges (in addition to district judges) because I’d like to do another clerkship and a magistrate clerkship seems more attainable in such a competitive area. I’ve also heard that a magistrate clerkship can be a good way to start out in a new market because you interact with attorneys, etc.
Would an MJ clerkship make sense for me? Would it feel like a downgrade after a DJ clerkship? Would the judges I’m applying to and future employers question why I did an MJ clerkship after a DJ clerkship? Or is this a good plan?
Considering applying to SDNY and EDNY magistrate judges (in addition to district judges) because I’d like to do another clerkship and a magistrate clerkship seems more attainable in such a competitive area. I’ve also heard that a magistrate clerkship can be a good way to start out in a new market because you interact with attorneys, etc.
Would an MJ clerkship make sense for me? Would it feel like a downgrade after a DJ clerkship? Would the judges I’m applying to and future employers question why I did an MJ clerkship after a DJ clerkship? Or is this a good plan?