Virginia Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Circuit Court Clerkships
Short answer: The Court of Appeals of Virginia hires one- or two-year clerks in four regions. Applications are rolling, with a March 1 priority deadline, sent to [email protected] (Virginia Jobs). A 2026-27 Court of Appeals posting paid $82,144 (Virginia Jobs). Fairfax Circuit Court's 15 judges took applications for August 2027 through Aug. 31, 2026 (Fairfax Circuit Court).
Fast facts
- Court of Appeals eligibility: U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (Virginia Jobs).
- Supreme Court of Virginia: mail to 100 North Ninth Street, Richmond, VA 23219; most justices hire two-year clerks and several keep career clerks, per a University of Richmond guide (secondary) (Univ. of Richmond).
- Fairfax Circuit: apply to [email protected] (Fairfax Circuit Court).
Court of Appeals chambers are spread across four regions (Virginia Jobs). Justices and judges often keep chambers where they live, per the Richmond guide (Univ. of Richmond), so the posting location matters.
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FAQ
Q: When should I apply to the Court of Appeals?
By March 1 for priority; applications stay active until Dec. 1 (Virginia Jobs).
Q: What does a Court of Appeals clerk earn?
$82,144 on the 2026-27 posting (Virginia Jobs).
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