Colorado Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Clerkships
Short answer: Colorado's seven justices each hire clerks for one to two years, usually starting in August or September and about 12 to 18 months ahead (Colorado Supreme Court). Each Court of Appeals judge has two clerk positions, for one year, two years or ongoing (Colorado Court of Appeals). Apply by email to each chambers.
Fast facts
- Packet: cover letter, resume, transcript with at least three semesters of grades, writing sample and three letters (Colorado Supreme Court).
- Justice Samour: accepting 2028-29 applications; review starts July 2027 and offers usually come in August (Colorado Supreme Court).
- Justice Hood: reviews 2028-29 applications in early 2027; Justice Blanco: spring 2027 (Colorado Supreme Court).
- Court of Appeals: many judges have hired for 2027-29; Judge Welling had one two-year opening for August/September 2027 (Colorado Court of Appeals).
Justice Samour requires a sample that is your own work, not edited by a supervisor, professor or anyone else (Colorado Supreme Court). See the application materials guide.
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FAQ
Q: How early do Colorado justices hire?
About 12 to 18 months ahead (Colorado Supreme Court).
Q: How many clerks does a Court of Appeals judge have?
Two (Colorado Court of Appeals).
Q: Is there a portal?
No. Email each chambers (Colorado Supreme Court).
Related guides
- Texas clerkships
- Washington clerkships
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- 50-state clerkship directory
- Clerkship Directory home
