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Question for Clerks--What kind of questions do I ask?
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 8:44 am
by Anonymous User
I have a couple of upcoming interview with bankruptcy judges(answers don't need to be bankruptcy specific)...I was just curious when you are interviewing an applicant what kind of questions do you like to receive from the applicant? Is it questions about how chambers works? Or more substantive questions or both?
What about your judges? Do you have any idea what types of questions they want to hear?
Thanks for your help!
Re: Question for Clerks--What kind of questions do I ask?
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:27 am
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote:I have a couple of upcoming interview with bankruptcy judges(answers don't need to be bankruptcy specific)...I was just curious when you are interviewing an applicant what kind of questions do you like to receive from the applicant? Is it questions about how chambers works? Or more substantive questions or both?
What about your judges? Do you have any idea what types of questions they want to hear?
Thanks for your help!
Show that you are interested in bankruptcy. Know a case or two that is before them or a recent opinion they issued. The "how chambers works" question is a solid question, although the Judge may cover that himself. Can ask if the Judge has his clerks prepare bench memos before hearings or mostly has his clerks focus on drafting opinions after the hearing. Also ask about what the process is like for drafting opinions.
Re: Question for Clerks--What kind of questions do I ask?
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:05 pm
by tonidee
I interviewed with state supreme court and federal judges. Recent cases were not discussed during any of my interviews. For the most part, the clerks are gauging your personality and whether you are a good fit for chambers. I chatted about scuba diving and my experience working at a firm during one of my interviews.
I think inquiring about the workflow is a good questions, things that assisted them with being an effective clerk, or how the clerks work as a team.
Good luck!
Re: Question for Clerks--What kind of questions do I ask?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 3:33 am
by Anonymous User
I clerked at a "specialty court." I was involved with hiring a co-clerk and my replacement, so I did about 20-30 interviews with the judge. Asking them how chambers operates--and figuring out how to respond and show that you'd fit in--is very important. Also, ask what makes a clerk successful/good at the job in chambers.