Judges of the state and federal judiciaries employ recent law school graduates as clerks to assist them in their duties. Most clerkships are for one or two-year terms. Judicial clerkships are regarded as prestigious positions by the legal community because the clerkship experience offers the opportunity to develop a one-one-one relationship with a particular judge while gaining insight into the court system as a whole. Additionally, this experience provides for unlimited networking opportunities with practicing attorneys.
 
Judicial clerks are not limited to those who are interested in practicing trial law. For those who seek to practice other forms of law, the judicial clerkship serves as a maturing experience by providing insight into other aspects of the law.
 
For information on judicial clerkship positions, including application procedures, court information, helpful website links, sample resumes and cover letters, list of recent Law School judicial clerks and reference materials, pick up or request an electronic copy the St. Thomas Judicial Clerkship Guide.