Judicial Resources

Surveys

Alumni: Judicial Clerkship Survey
Alumni: Tell Us About Judicial Hiring Info
Student: Clerkship Interview Survey

O S C A R
Online System for Clerkship
Application & Review

This summer and fall, almost 500 federal judges are accepting clerkship applications for the 2009 term exclusively through OSCAR, an internet-based application system. Click the links below for more information.

Judicial

This Judicial section of the OCPD website provides general information about the types of positions and courts, as well as specific information about application procedures and deadlines for judicial clerkships and judicial externships/internships. In addition to reviewing this material, be sure to make an appointment with Amy Killoran, Judicial Clerkship Coordinator, to develop application strategies and review application materials. To schedule an appointment with Amy Killoran, contact the OCPD Front Desk at 202-274-4090, or stop by Suite 122.

Judicial Externships/Internships

CLICK HERE for Information on: Roles of Interns/Externs in Chambers, the Application Process, Timing, and Key Resources

Judicial Clerkships

Overview of Judicial Clerkships	Summary, Types of Positions, Trial & Appellate Court Clerkships, Judicial Clerkship Timeline
Application Process	Overview, Application Timing, Cover Letters, Resumes, Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts, Writing Samples
Interviewing	Preparing for a Judicial Clerkship Interview, Judicial Clerkship Interview Feedback Database
Federal Court Clerkships	Federal Courts, Application Timing
State Court Clerkships	Overview & Hiring Info, Court Levels, Application Timing, Judge Hiring Updates
WCL Alumni Judges & Clerks	Alumni Survey Database, Federal Court Alumni Judges, State Court Alumni Judges, Federal Court Alumni Clerks, State Court Alumni Clerks, International Courts Alumni Clerks
Judicial Clerkship Resources	Federal Court Clerkship Resources, State Court Clerkship Resources, Frequently Asked Questions

Office of Career & Professional Development • American University Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 122 Washington, DC 20016 • 202-274-4090 F: 202-274-4096