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Three years of clerking lined up, looking to switch firms, when to apply?
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 6:57 pm
by Anonymous User
Perused TLS for a bit and couldn't find an answer to my question; would greatly appreciate any knowledge on this topic.
I was fortunate (I think) to land a 2-year COA clerkship, after having already accepted a 1-year DC clerkship. I've accepted an offer from the firm (V15) I summered with last summer, but am now looking to switch markets post clerkship. I'm currently a 3L graduating in a few weeks.
Question: At what point should I be contacting firms I'm interested in switching to?
Thanks!
Re: Three years of clerking lined up, looking to switch firms, when to apply?
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 7:01 pm
by Jchance
From what I read, apply immediately after new year of the year can you start working, so spring 2019.
Re: Three years of clerking lined up, looking to switch firms, when to apply?
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 7:26 pm
by bruinfan10
Jchance wrote:From what I read, apply immediately after new year of the year can you start working, so spring 2019.
Re: Three years of clerking lined up, looking to switch firms, when to apply?
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 7:26 pm
by rpupkin
Jchance wrote:From what I read, apply immediately after new year of the year can you start working, so spring 2019.
That's generally right. As always, though, check with your judge. At least a few judges are super strict about when their clerks can apply to firms, with some not permitting clerks to apply until just a month or two before the clerkship is over.
Re: Three years of clerking lined up, looking to switch firms, when to apply?
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 7:33 pm
by Anonymous User
OP here. Thanks for the replies!
Re: Three years of clerking lined up, looking to switch firms, when to apply?
Posted: Sat May 14, 2016 10:01 am
by jbagelboy
Anonymous User wrote:OP here. Thanks for the replies!
Remember also that if you switch firms you'll have to repay the bar expenses and stipend to your firm and return any reimbursements they provided you. It may also be worthwhile to check with your judges that you can accept such an offer and the large sums of money that come with it prior to your stint in chambers.