I recently accepted a NJ superior court clerkship Civil division 2022-23. I am top 20% T1 school from out of state, struck out at OCI and did a government internship in the summer in my school's state.
From what I understand, NJ superior court clerkships are solid options if you want to work in a small/mid-sized firm or government in NJ and are willing to hustle.
My question is, should I also consider applying to NJ Appellate / Supreme Court (or other state appellate courts) next application cycle for 2023-24? Would this improve my post-clerkship job options since the courts are more prestigious, or would this be looked down upon / not useful because it is another year without firm experience?
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Re: Two State Clerkships
New Jersey Supreme is very legit. A lot of top students from Columbia, NYU, and the other top NYC schools clerk there. And they go on to clerk for great federal district and circuit judges.
I mean, you have nothing to lose, right? And the alternative is... unemployment?
I mean, you have nothing to lose, right? And the alternative is... unemployment?
