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I left to clerk for a d. ct. after a little over 2 years of practicing. One thing I didn't realize is that many firms will view you as a LATERAL, not a traditional post-clerkship candidate, and, thus, your chance of getting hired depends primarily on business needs (i.e., whether firms need more associates) rather than your raw credentials (which get you in the door more easily as an entry level or "traditional" (i.e., non-alum) post-clerkship candidate). If firms DO have a need, and you're targeting a litigation practice relevant to your clerkship, obviously your clerkship will help.

Anonymous User wrote:I left to clerk for a d. ct. after a little over 2 years of practicing. One thing I didn't realize is that many firms will view you as a LATERAL, not a traditional post-clerkship candidate, and, thus, your chance of getting hired depends primarily on business needs (i.e., whether firms need more associates) rather than your raw credentials (which get you in the door more easily as an entry level or "traditional" (i.e., non-alum) post-clerkship candidate). If firms DO have a need, and you're targeting a litigation practice relevant to your clerkship, obviously your clerkship will help.

In the long run, then, are you happy with your decision to clerk?