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How helpful is a two-year fed dist clerkship for getting a COA clerkship?
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 12:17 pm
by Anonymous User
Starting a two-year fed dist clerkship in 2025. More flyover than DDC, NDIL, SDNY, but still a significant metro area. Willing to go to any COA in the country. Have good connections through conservative legal fellowships, conservative PI stuff. And have a good conservative resume including state SG experience during law school.
Re: How helpful is a two-year fed dist clerkship for getting a COA clerkship?
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2024 2:41 pm
by crazywafflez
Probs fairly helpful, especially if your judge is willing to put in a good word for you. State SG office in a place like TN, TX, or even KY will also certainly help you with securing a COA. Shows you have some real xp with appeals and know what the work is in general. Look at Judge Siler and other judges who have taken senior status too.
Re: How helpful is a two-year fed dist clerkship for getting a COA clerkship?
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2024 3:43 pm
by Anonymous User
It helped me. I came from a low-ranked law school, but had stellar grades and my judge pushed for me. I had a handful of interviews in the end before I received an offer. Being willing to travel anywhere helped. And if you’re Fed Soc-oriented, their network should be quite helpful for your search. I would also try to discuss this with your judge. They are your best resource.
Re: How helpful is a two-year fed dist clerkship for getting a COA clerkship?
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2024 8:17 pm
by lavarman84
Big help. Especially if your judge is willing to go to bat for you.