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Nov 9, 2023

Law Graduate 11/09/2023


Category: Law School Graduate News
Posted by: pkeller

Law Graduate Weighs Second Circuit Ambitions Against Nontraditional Background

Is it possible to bridge the gap between a passion for commercial litigation and the pursuit of an elite federal clerkship without the traditional trappings of a Federalist Society membership? This proud graduate of Stanford Law School and currently serving as a clerk on the Ninth Circuit, is contemplating just such a leap. Despite an impressive transcript adorned with high honors and book prizes, and a respectable roster of publications to their name, this person wonders if the lack of Fed Soc affiliation might hinder a transition to clerking on the Second Circuit, particularly for a Trump appointee. With an eye on commercial litigation—a field less prominent in their current post—they are considering whether their credentials would be competitive for another prestigious clerkship, despite a preference for private law and the daunting competitiveness of such roles. What's your take on their chances?


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