Back-to-back Federal Magistrate Clerkships? Forum

[Anonymous User]

I'm in the second year of a federal magistrate clerkship in a remote district. I've been considering doing another federal magistrate clerkship in a highly-sought after district, think NDIL, DDC, SDNY. I'm only considering a one-year magistrate clerkship.

Would this be advisable? I have read that people who take more than two years of clerkships without going up the hierarchy (e.g. magistrate to district, etc.) are seen as red flags. The biggest benefit here is that the judges would be in cities where networking would be easy, and where I want to live and work long-term.

Would a one-year bankruptcy clerkship in these districts be good, if I eventually want to do restructuring?

Any and all thoughts welcome!

[username5101520]

I really doubt not moving up the hierarchy is seen as a red flag. But, regardless, what you're describing IS moving up the hierarchy, so to speak, because you're describing moving from a less competitive to more competitive district.

I think if you want to do restructuring, a bankruptcy clerkship seems very applicable.

Remember, of course, that there's more to clerking than just resume value. Vibe with judge. Their teaching style. Location location location. Caseload. The judge's connections and background. Your question seemed to ask about mainly resume value, though, so my above answer was limited to that.

[Anonymous User]

If the alternative is unemployment, then why not?

SDNY or bust. SDNY MJs get a ton of MJPs, MTDs, and MSJs referred to them.

[Anonymous User]

Does anyone know what kinds of cases DDC mag judges get? Especially for someone interested in the clerking->govt honors path