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Have to Ask Firm for Permission to Use Writing Sample?
First-year associate applying for district court clerkships. I want to use a research memo I wrote at the firm as a writing sample. If I redact all client information (there isn't much and I believe the matter has closed anyways), do I have to ask my firm for permission to use the writing sample? I don't really want my firm knowing I am applying to clerkships. Thanks!
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Re: Have to Ask Firm for Permission to Use Writing Sample?
Yes? And if you are this concerned, just use another writing sample. If you somehow went through law school without more than 1 quality piece of writing, a clerkship may not be for you.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:25 amFirst-year associate applying for district court clerkships. I want to use a research memo I wrote at the firm as a writing sample. If I redact all client information (there isn't much and I believe the matter has closed anyways), do I have to ask my firm for permission to use the writing sample? I don't really want my firm knowing I am applying to clerkships. Thanks!
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Re: Have to Ask Firm for Permission to Use Writing Sample?
Why answer this question if you're going to be a jerk about it? And then hide behind anon?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Jan 18, 2022 1:05 pmYes? And if you are this concerned, just use another writing sample. If you somehow went through law school without more than 1 quality piece of writing, a clerkship may not be for you.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:25 amFirst-year associate applying for district court clerkships. I want to use a research memo I wrote at the firm as a writing sample. If I redact all client information (there isn't much and I believe the matter has closed anyways), do I have to ask my firm for permission to use the writing sample? I don't really want my firm knowing I am applying to clerkships. Thanks!
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Re: Have to Ask Firm for Permission to Use Writing Sample?
Yes, you would certainly need permission to use a privileged, confidential memo. Better to use something from law school or a publicly filed motion you can take credit for.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:25 amFirst-year associate applying for district court clerkships. I want to use a research memo I wrote at the firm as a writing sample. If I redact all client information (there isn't much and I believe the matter has closed anyways), do I have to ask my firm for permission to use the writing sample? I don't really want my firm knowing I am applying to clerkships. Thanks!
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