Judicial Resources

Surveys

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

This summer and fall, more than 800 federal judges are accepting clerkship applications for the 2013 term 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.

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, Judicial Clerkship Interviews webcast
Federal Court Clerkships


Federal Courts, Application Timing
State Court Clerkships


Overview & Hiring Info, Court Levels, Application Timing, 2013 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
Administrative Law Judge Clerkships

ALJs That Hire Law Clerks; ALJs That Do Not Hire



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