Job Responsibilities:
The Fall Law Clerk Program is designed to introduce selected law students to the practical experience of working as a public defender. Law clerks are assigned various projects and work closely with assigned attorneys. The key responsibilities include:
- Direct client contact
- Conducting discovery review and organization
- Research and drafting of memorandums and motions
- Making appearances on the record for certified law students
- Participation in a mock trial competition
- Learning the art of storytelling
- Engaging in a team project
- Producing a writing sample
- Receiving one-on-one career guidance counseling
Education and Experience Information:
The program is intended for law students who are in good academic standing and demonstrate a strong work ethic. It is highly competitive and seeks candidates who can maintain the highest ethical standards of confidentiality regarding case details and conversations. The program values a strong background in community service and an understanding of the mission to provide high-quality defense to appointed clients. Law school graduates who are awaiting bar results are eligible for Post-Bar Senior Law Clerk positions.
Salary Information:
Post Bar clerks are paid positions. Law school graduates awaiting bar results can apply for these paid positions through the department of Human Resources. However, specific salary details are not provided in the text.
Additional Information:
- The Fall and Spring Law Clerk positions last approximately 12 weeks and require a minimum of sixteen hours per week. The Fall program runs from August 25 to November 15, while the Spring program runs from January 13, 2025, to April 4, 2025.
- The Summer law clerk position is a full-time commitment of 40 hours a week, lasting approximately 10 weeks, beginning on May 27, 2025.
- The program is small and highly competitive, accepting applications from October 1st through March 31st, or until positions are filled. Candidates can apply for the Summer, Fall, and Spring Law Clerk Programs during this period.
- Interested applicants should submit a single PDF containing their cover letter and resume, titled with their last name, first name, and name of their law school.
- All inquiries and communications should be directed to the provided email address.
