2017-2018 Clerkship Application Thread Forum

[Anonymous User]

I know its not "no" until its no, but has anyone here ever actually received an offer after a month of silence following an interview?

[Anonymous User]

I know its not "no" until its no, but has anyone here ever actually received an offer after a month of silence following an interview?

Yes–I got an offer almost 6 weeks after my interview. However, the judge hadn't made any other offers for the term I interviewed for (though I obviously didn't know that at the time) during the intervening time. If the judge you interviewed with has made other applicants offers for the same term you interviewed for, it's probably not a great sign, and vice versa.

[Anonymous User]

I have a friend who received an offer after 3 months of silence. To build on the previous point, some judges tend to make offers on a rolling basis while others like to interview a batch of candidates then hire a "class" together. If you're one of the first interviews in the latter situation, an offer after a month wouldn't be crazy.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone hear back from raggi, Greenaway, or chin? Interviews or offers.

I know someone who interviewed with Greenaway but, to my knowledge, the person hasn't gotten an answer either way

[Anonymous User]

Anyone hear back from raggi, Greenaway, or chin? Interviews or offers.

I know someone who interviewed with Greenaway but, to my knowledge, the person hasn't gotten an answer either way

Do u know how long ago his interview was?

[Anonymous User]

I know somebody at HLS who just got Greenaway.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone heard from Sykes or Hartz?

[Anonymous User]

I have an army of recommends working for me an still on the COA application struggle bus

[Anonymous User]

Anyone heard from Sykes or Hartz?

My school sent out an email saying someone accepted a clerkship with Sykes today.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone know hiring preferences/timeline of Judge Srinivasan (DC Circuit)? I know he's accepting apps.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone know hiring preferences/timeline of Judge Srinivasan (DC Circuit)? I know he's accepting apps.

I'm not sure about his preferences (beyond top schools, top grades), but I know he hired at least two clerks for 2018-19 back in the summer, so I would suggest moving quickly if you're interested in that year.

[Anonymous User]

Any word on the 11th Circuit judges? Hull, Pyror, Pryor, Carnes, Carnes

[Anonymous User]

Any word on the 11th Circuit judges? Hull, Pyror, Pryor, Carnes, Carnes

Hull and E carnes are still hiring. Other carnes hasn't started yet. Both Pryors are full

[Anonymous User]

Any word on the 11th Circuit judges? Hull, Pyror, Pryor, Carnes, Carnes

Hull and E carnes are still hiring. Other carnes hasn't started yet. Both Pryors are full

Thanks! Have the Pryors filled any 18-19 spots?

[Anonymous User]

Any word on the 11th Circuit judges? Hull, Pyror, Pryor, Carnes, Carnes

Hull and E carnes are still hiring. Other carnes hasn't started yet. Both Pryors are full

Thanks! Have the Pryors filled any 18-19 spots?

Don't think they have filled spots yet but idk what their timelines are. Wouldn't be surprised if Bill in particular starts the process soon-ish

[Anonymous User]

re: J. Pryor. Has she ever hired a male clerk? I know the sample size isn't large yet but I want to know if I should even bother trying.

[Anonymous User]

re: J. Pryor. Has she ever hired a male clerk? I know the sample size isn't large yet but I want to know if I should even bother trying.

IDK what "bother trying" is supposed to mean. You waste maybe 30 minutes on a decent cover letter and maybe 2 bucks in postage depending on how you send it. If you're sending other applications in, you should send one to her also. Don't be discouraged! You can do it!

[Anonymous User]

re: J. Pryor. Has she ever hired a male clerk? I know the sample size isn't large yet but I want to know if I should even bother trying.

Yes, she has hired and does hire male clerks. That was a weird question.

[dctoga]

Anyone heard about Judge Evans or Judge Totenberg at USDC NDGA? Thanks!

[Anonymous User]

Anyone heard about Judge Evans or Judge Totenberg at USDC NDGA? Thanks!

Last I heard Evans was going to post in OSCAR this spring, and Totenberg is hiring now

[Anonymous User]

Any word on the 11th Circuit judges? Hull, Pyror, Pryor, Carnes, Carnes

Hull and E carnes are still hiring. Other carnes hasn't started yet. Both Pryors are full

Thanks! Have the Pryors filled any 18-19 spots?

Don't think they have filled spots yet but idk what their timelines are. Wouldn't be surprised if Bill in particular starts the process soon-ish

I can confirm that W. Pryor has filled at least two spots for 18-19.

[Anonymous User]

Any word on the 11th Circuit judges? Hull, Pyror, Pryor, Carnes, Carnes

Hull and E carnes are still hiring. Other carnes hasn't started yet. Both Pryors are full

Thanks! Have the Pryors filled any 18-19 spots?

Don't think they have filled spots yet but idk what their timelines are. Wouldn't be surprised if Bill in particular starts the process soon-ish

I can confirm that W. Pryor has filled at least two spots for 18-19.

Gahhh! Thanks!

[Anonymous User]

Any word on the 11th Circuit judges? Hull, Pyror, Pryor, Carnes, Carnes

Hull and E carnes are still hiring. Other carnes hasn't started yet. Both Pryors are full

Thanks! Have the Pryors filled any 18-19 spots?

Don't think they have filled spots yet but idk what their timelines are. Wouldn't be surprised if Bill in particular starts the process soon-ish

I can confirm that W. Pryor has filled at least two spots for 18-19.

Gahhh! Thanks!

Along that note, does anyone know if he or any of the other AL judges give those writing tests that the other threads are talking about?

[Anonymous User]

Am I competitive for DC District Court or COA?

T-40
Rank 2-3
Circuit clerkship lined up
SSC and local federal district court extern
Law review exec board

[Anonymous User]

How often do students at non-t14 schools get clerkships?(Fed CoA or District) I am just starting the process but I'm kind of worried that I'm just pissing into the wind here.

It's tough, but happens to top students who apply locally and broadly