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Andrew66
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Are Federal CoA Clerkships Possible for Non-US Citizens?
The federal government cannot compensate non-US citizens. Is it possible for non-US citizens to complete a federal circuit clerkship on a volunteer (unpaid) basis?
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Anonymous User
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Re: Are Federal CoA Clerkships Possible for Non-US Citizens?
I know of a non-citizen who did a volunteer district court clerkship this way, so I can't confirm, but I would imagine you could. This person had a one year post-grad fellowship from their school, and a connection to the judge, although I'd imagine if you have decent qualifications, many judges would welcome a free extra clerk for a year.
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Re: Are Federal CoA Clerkships Possible for Non-US Citizens?
The rule against paying non-US citizens only applies to the continental US - you can be paid in Alaska or Hawaii (and I assume in Puerto Rico, though my guess is that Gustavo Gelpi (the only circuit judge in PR) has hired mostly Puerto Ricans/US citizens). I know unpaid clerkships are a thing among district judges, but I know some judges disapprove of that/feel like it's exploitative, and I haven't heard of them being a thing with appellate judges.
Honestly, I'm not sure circuit judges have enough work to justify needing a fifth clerk, and I also don't know if many chambers would have the space for a fifth desk/office.
Honestly, I'm not sure circuit judges have enough work to justify needing a fifth clerk, and I also don't know if many chambers would have the space for a fifth desk/office.
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Re: Are Federal CoA Clerkships Possible for Non-US Citizens?
Yes but they can't get paid. I personally know two Edwards (D.C. Cir.) clerks who were not citizens, but his hiring is very idiosyncratic
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Re: Are Federal CoA Clerkships Possible for Non-US Citizens?
I know people who have done volunteer (unpaid) clerkships on the 2nd and 9th circuits. I think it's up to the judge.
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Re: Are Federal CoA Clerkships Possible for Non-US Citizens?
That’s really helpful to know. Would you mind sharing which judges have done that? (Happy to DM you if you'd prefer to keep it confidential.) Thanks!Anonymous User wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:48 pmI know people who have done volunteer (unpaid) clerkships on the 2nd and 9th circuits. I think it's up to the judge.
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