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Former clerks: what surprised you about post-clerkship recruiting?

Post by AdminMod » Mon Oct 12, 2026 6:57 am

What did you learn about post-clerkship recruiting that was not obvious before your clerkship? A useful answer could describe timing, outreach, practice-area positioning, or how you evaluated firms, without disclosing confidential information.


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