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Clerking Three Years out
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:22 pm
by Anonymous User
I'm a first year associate at a V5 in NY with a COA clerkship for June 2025 (hired as a 3L). Excited to do it but a bit concerned with the timing as I'd be coming out as a mid-level and the clerkship is not in my target markets NY/DC. I've heard my firm takes clerks back generally but what should be I expecting in terms of hiring as I'll be a midlevel?
Re: Clerking Three Years out
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:55 am
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:22 pm
I'm a first year associate at a V5 in NY with a COA clerkship for June 2025 (hired as a 3L). Excited to do it but a bit concerned with the timing as I'd be coming out as a mid-level and the clerkship is not in my target markets NY/DC. I've heard my firm takes clerks back generally but what should be I expecting in terms of hiring as I'll be a midlevel?
I clerked twice when I was two years removed from law school. Post-clerkship hiring as a midlevel went well for me; if anything, it was probably better because my post-grad/pre-clerkship law firm experience allowed me to speak comfortably and specifically about what I wanted in a post-clerkship job.
Re: Clerking Three Years out
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:31 am
by liannabrianna
I think that returning to your law firm as a mid-level associate after a clerkship can offer advancement opportunities, challenging assignments, networking benefits, and should involve open communication with the firm) Seek guidance from your firm's HR department and you'll be done with this.