State Court Clerkships
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Hiring Info
To locate judge and court specific hiring information, please visit the Jobs and Resumes section of CareerLink and search for position type "Judicial Clerkships."
The Vermont Guide
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Timing information listed can be too general. Confirm requirements and deadlines by calling chambers directly and contacting OCPD.
State Court Clerkships: Overview & Hiring Information
State court clerkships should not be overlooked. Clerks have the opportunity to learn state laws and procedures, observe local proceedings, and gain contacts with state judges and attorneys that could lead to the next job. Appellate court clerks often have the chance to create new law on an issue of first impression, and trial court clerks learn the "inside scoop" on the state's litigation process. If you think you might practice in the state, a state court clerkship can be the ideal post-graduate position. The most difficult aspects of applying for state court clerkships are the variations in application and hiring processes. Please see below for resources to help you with these processes.
Applying / Hiring Resources
- CareerLink
This regularly updated database provides the most specific hiring information for the judges and courts listed. - The Guide to State Judicial Clerkship Procedures (The Vermont Guide)
For those states not listed on CareerLink, use this Guide to research general application procedures and timelines.
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BNA Directory of State and Federal Courts, Judges, and Clerks
For those states not listed on CareerLink, use the contact information within this resource (for state appellate and trial courts) to call chambers directly and inquire about hiring practices.
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