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The 2021-2022 Guide to State Court JudicialClerkship ProceduresThe Vermont Public Interest Action ProjectOffice of Career ServicesVermont Law SchoolCopyright 2021 Vermont Law School
AcknowledgementThe 2021-2022 Guide to State Court Judicial Clerkship Procedures represents thecontributions of several individuals and we would like to take this opportunity to thank themfor their ideas and energy.We would like to acknowledge and thank the state court administrators, clerks, and otherpersonnel for continuing to provide the information necessary to compile this volume. Likewise,the assistance of career services offices in several jurisdictions is also verymuch appreciated. Lastly, thank you to Elijah Gleason in our office for gathering and updatingthe information in this year’s Guide. Quite simply, the 2021-2022 Guide exists because oftheir efforts, and we are very appreciative of their work on this project.We have made every effort to verify the information that is contained herein, but judges andcourts can, and do, alter application deadlines and materials. As a result, if you have anyquestions about the information listed, please confirm it directly with the individual courtinvolved. It is likely that additional changes will occur in the coming months, which we willmonitor and update in the Guide accordingly.We believe The 2021-2022 Guide represents a necessary tool for both career servicesprofessionals and law students considering judicial clerkships. We hope that it will prove usefuland encourage other efforts to share information of use to all of us in the law school careerservices community.Sincerely,Abby ArmstrongDirector, Career ServicesVermont Law SchoolSouth Royalton, VTCopyright 2021 by Vermont Law School. All rights reserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced, published, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic ormechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system,without permission in writing from Vermont Law School, with the exception that the purchaseris permitted to grant employees and students access to the username and password.2
State Judicial Clerkship Application DeadlineQuick Reference Chart2021-2022StateAlabama – Page 5 – 6Alaska – Page 7 -11Arizona – Page 12-14SupremeVaries – Spring 1LSeptember 27, 2021June 14, 2021Arkansas – Page 15-16California – Page 17-19Colorado – Page 20-21Connecticut – Page 22-24Delaware – Page 25-28Varies – Spring 2LBased on openingsSummer after 2LApril 26 - May 28, 2021Fall of 2LAppellateVaries – Spring 1LSeptember 27, 2021May 1 - June 16, 2021 –Review starts June 4Varies – Spring 2LBased on openingsSummer after 2LApril 26 - May 28, 2021N/ADist. Columbia – Page 29-30Federated States ofMicronesia – Page 31-34Florida – Page 35-38Georgia – Page 39-42Guam – Page 43-44Hawaii – Page 45-47Idaho – Page 48-50Illinois – Page 51-52Indiana – Page 53-54Iowa – Page 55-58Kansas – Page 59-60Kentucky – Page 61-62Louisiana – Page 63-66Maine – Page 67-69Maryland – Page 70-73Massachusetts – Page 74-78Fall of 3LBased on openingsN/ABased on openingsVaries – Spring 2LBased on openingsSpring of 2LVaries by JudgeVaries by JudgeVaries by JudgeVaries by JudgeVaries – Spring 2LSummer after 2LSpring of 2LSpring of 2L4pm August 6, 2021Spring of 2LJune 8 – Sept. 24, 2021(rolling basis)Rolling- Based onopeningsApril 11, 2021Varies by courtBased on openingsN/AVaries by JudgeVaries by JudgeVaries by JudgeVaries – Sept. 2021Varies by JudgeSummer after 2LBased on openingsSpring of 2L4pm August 6, 2021Spring of 2LAug. 1 – Aug. 31, 2021Based on openingsVaries by courtBased on openingsSept. 1 – Oct. 31, 2021Varies by court – most areFall 2021Fall of 3LBased on openings – 2LspringBased on openingsVaries – Spring of 2LSpring of 2LVaries – May 1, 2021Varies by JudgeVaries by JudgeVaries – Summer after 2LVaries by courtVaries by courtBased on openingsSpring of 2L4pm August 6, 2021Varies – Spring of 2LBased on openingsAug. – Sept. 2021VariesJuly 25, 2021 11:59pmCSTFall of 3LVaries by JudgeN/ABased on openingsVaries by JudgeApril 1 – Oct. 31, 2021N/ARolling – Opens June2021VariesFall of 3LVaries by JudgeN/ASpring of 2LApril 1- July 24, 2021Rolling – Opens June 2021Michigan – Page 79-81Minnesota – Page 82-83Mississippi – Page 84-86Missouri – Page 87-89Montana – Page 90-91Nebraska – Page 92-93Nevada – Page 94-95New Hampshire – Page 96-97New Jersey – Page 98-100New Mexico – Page 101-103New York – Page 104-109North Carolina – Page 110-111Fall of 3LVaries by JudgeVaries by Judge – OneYear prior to openingVaries by JudgeApril 1 – Oct. 31, 2021April 1 – June 14 2021Rolling – Opens June2021Last Friday in JuneJuly 1 – Sept 15, 2021Spring of 2L3TrialVaries – Spring 2LNovember 1, 2021N/AVariesN/ABased on openingsVariesVaries by courtN/A
StateNorth Dakota – Page 112-113Northern Mariana Islands –Page 114Ohio – Page 115-116Oklahoma – Page 117-118Oregon – Page 119- 120Pennsylvania – Page 121-123Puerto Rico – Page 124-126Rhode Island – Page 127-128South Carolina – Page 129-131South Dakota – Page 132-133Tennessee – Page 134-135Texas – Page 136-138Utah – Page 139-140Vermont – Page 141-143Virgin Islands – Page 144-145Virginia – Page 146-147Washington – Page 148-151West Virginia – Page 152-154Wisconsin – Page 155-157Wyoming – Page 158SupremeJuly 12, 2021Based on openingsAppellateN/AN/ATrialBased on OpeningsBased on OpeningsSpring of 2LBased on openingsJan. 4 – Sept. 7th 2021Spring of 2LVaries by Judge2L summer (mid Aug.)Fall of 3LJuly 9, 2021Summer after 2L2L SpringSummer after 2LApril 2021Based on openings – 2LspringSpring of 2LVaries by JudgeVaries by courtVaries – 2L SpringN/A – Based onopeningsVaries by courtBased on openingsJan. 4 – Sept. 7th 2021Spring of 2LVaries by JudgeN/AFall of 3LN/ASummer after 2L2L Spring/Fall of 3LSummer after 2LN/AVaries by Judge – 2LspringSpring of 2LVaries by Judge/courtN/AVaries by courtN/AVaries by courtN/AVariesBased on openingsVaries by JudgeOctober of 3LVaries by courtJuly 9, 2021Fall of 3LVaries by courtBased on openingsMarch 1 – May 15, 2021N/A4Varies by courtVaries by courtBased on openingsSpring 2LVaries by Judge
State Court Judicial Clerkship InformationSTATE:AlabamaHIGHEST COURT:Alabama Supreme CourtINFO The Justices no longer offer clerkships, but employ Staff Attorneys Unpaid internships or externships are offered in the Clerks’ Office at the AlabamaSupreme Court and similar positions may be available by applying directly toindividual justices. Website: http://judicial.alabama.gov/appellate/supremecourt Externships may be available for law school credit depending on pre-approval bythe student’s law school curriculum.APPLY WHO: Contact individual justice(s) to see if hiring. See website for list and bios. WHAT: Verify requirements with each chamber. Generally:o Cover lettero Résuméo Two letters of recommendationo Unofficial law school transcripto Writing sample WHEN: The Clerk’s Office will begin accepting applications in the spring of 1L forExternships. Applicants should contact the Clerk’s Office for specific deadlines. WHERE: Send application materials to:Clerk of CourtAlabama Supreme Court300 Dexter AvenueMontgomery, AL 36104*** As a courtesy, send a copy of any application to the Honorable Lyn Stuart, ChiefJustice, at the above address. ***MID-LEVEL APPELLATE COURT:Court of Civil AppealsCourt of Criminal AppealsINFO Two separate courts, one civil and one criminal. Court of Civil Appeals - may hire clerks each year; check their website lsCourt of Criminal Appeals - Generally judges employ staff attorneys instead of offeringclerkships; interested candidates should contact individual judges for availability; for list5
ALABAMA – cont.of judges go to: alsAPPLY WHO: Apply directly to individual judge(s). WHAT: Same as that listed for Supreme Court. WHEN: Same as that listed for Supreme Court. WHERE:Rebecca Oates, ClerkCourt of Civil Appeals300 Dexter AvenueMontgomery, AL 36104(334) 229-0733Scott Mitchell, ClerkCourt of Criminal Appeals300 Dexter AvenueMontgomery, AL 36104(334) 229-0751TRIAL COURTSINFO Some metropolitan circuit courts hire law clerks. 1-year term starts fall after graduation. http://www.alacourt.gov/APPLY WHO: Apply directly to judges in Jefferson, Mobile, and Montgomery counties. WHAT: Verify with each judge. Generally:o Cover lettero Résuméo Two letters of recommendationo Unofficial law school transcripto Writing sample WHEN: Varies; generally early spring of 2L. For more information, contact:Vonda C. SandersUJS Human Resources Director300 Dexter AvenueMontgomery, AL 36104-OrAdministrative Office of CourtsJudicial Building300 Dexter AvenueMontgomery, AL 36104-3741Toll Free: (866) 954-9411 / Local: (334) 954-5000http://www.alacourt.gov/6
State Court Judicial Clerkship InformationSTATE:AlaskaInformation about the Law Clerk Program is available at: https://tinyurl.com/y64tkev9HIGHEST COURT:Alaska Supreme CourtINFO Five Supreme Court justices: three in Anchorage and two in Fairbanks. Each justice employs three law clerks. Extends clerkship offers in late September or early October for the following year. Salary as of June 2021: 2,196 bi-weekly in Anchorage; 2,262 bi-weekly in Fairbanks The court provides health insurance, personal leave, paid holidays, and a limited traveland moving allowance. Website http://courts.alaska.gov/index.htmAPPLY WHO: Apply directly to individual justices. See website for list and bios. WHAT:oooooCover letterRésuméTwo to three letters of recommendation from law professors or employersCopy of all law school transcriptsBrief writing sample not substantially edited by others WHEN: Applications for 2022-2023 clerkships should be received by September 27,2021 to be reviewed during the formal selection process; however, applicationsreceived later may also be reviewed by individual justices who have not yet madetheir selections. WHERE: Send all application packages to:For the Justices in AnchorageFor the Justices in FairbanksThe HonorableThe Honorable Daniel WinfreeAlaska Court SystemAlaska Supreme Court303 K StreetAnchorage, AK 99501Alaska Court SystemAlaska Supreme Court101 Lacey StreetFairbanks, AK 99701MID-LEVEL APPELLATE COURT:Court of AppealsINFO Four Court of Appeals judges: Three in Anchorage and one in Fairbanks. Each judge employs up to two law clerks. Extends clerkship offers in late September or early October for the following year. Salary as of June 2021: 2,052 bi-weekly in Anchorage; 2,113 bi-weekly in Fairbanks. The court provides health insurance, personal leave, paid holidays, and a limited traveland moving/relocation allowance.7
ALASKA – cont. Website http://courts.alaska.gov/index.htmAPPLY WHO: Apply directly to individual judge(s). See website for list and bios. WHAT:o Cover lettero Résuméo Two to three letters of recommendation from law professors or employerso Copy of all law school transcriptso Brief writing sample not substantially edited by others WHEN: Applications for Court of Appeals law clerk positions for the 2022-2023 clerkshipshould be received no later than September 27, 2021. The court may make offers to someapplicants before the application period closes. For this reason, we urge you to submityour application early in the fall semester. WHERE: Send all application materials to:For the Judges in AnchorageFor the Judge in FairbanksThe HonorableAlaska Court SystemAlaska Court of Appeals303 K Street, Rm. 419Anchorage, AK 99501The HonorableAlaska Court SystemAlaska Court of Appeals101 Lacey StreetFairbanks, AK 99701TRIAL COURTS:Superior CourtsINFO There are 44 superior court judges throughout the state.Each superior court judge may employ one law clerk.One-year clerkship begins in September.Salary as of June 2021: 1,917.75 monthly in Anchorage, Kenai, Ketchikan, andPalmer. The salary is adjusted upward to compensate for geographical paydifferentials in Bethel, Dillingham, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Nome,Sitka, and Utqiagvik. The court provides health insurance, personal leave, paid holidays, and a limited traveland moving/relocation allowance.APPLY WHO:o To apply for clerkships in the First Judicial District, send completed package to theArea Court Administrator. Please indicate in the cover letter the communities in whichyou are interested in working.o To apply for clerkships in the Second Judicial District, send your completedpackage to one or more judges directly at the addresses listed in the directory.8
ALASKA – cont.O To apply for clerkships in the Third Judicial District, you may either:1. Send your completed package to the Area Court Administrator. Pleaseindicate in the cover letter the communities in which you are interested inworking. Copies of your application will be available to judges throughout theThird Judicial District. OR2. Send your completed packages to one or more specific judges directly. A listof judges and their addresses is listed in the court directory.o To apply for clerkships in the Fourth Judicial District, send completed package tothe Area Court Administrator. Please indicate in the cover letter the communities inwhich you are interested in working.o A list of judges is available at http://courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/index.htm WHAT:o Cover lettero Résuméo Two to three letters of recommendation from law professors or employerso Copy of all law school transcriptso Brief writing sample not substantially edited by otherso Completed background check authorization form (available f.pdf) WHEN: Applications for law clerk positions with superior court judges in 2022-2023should be received by November 1, 2021. Individual judges may make job offers beforethe application period closes; therefore, we urge you to submit your application early inthe fall semester. WHERE:First Judicial District(Clerkships in Juneau, Ketchikan,and Sitka with 6 superior court judges)Second Judicial District(Clerkships in Nome, Kotzebue,and Utqiagvik with 3 superiorcourt judges)Alaska Court SystemArea Court AdministratorFirst Judicial DistrictP.O. Box 114100Juneau, AK 99811-4100Send applications directly to thejudge at each court location.9
ALASKA – cont.Third Judicial District(Clerkships in Anchorage, Dillingham,Kenai, Kodiak, and Palmerwith 26 superior court judges)Fourth Judicial District(Clerkships in Bethel andFairbanks with 8 superiorcourt judges)Alaska Court SystemArea Court AdministratorThird Judicial District825 W 4th AvenueAnchorage, AK 99501-2004Alaska Court SystemArea Court AdministratorFourth Judicial District101 Lacey StreetFairbanks, AK 99701ORSend application materials directly to the judge.Names and addresses are available L COURTS:INFO Anchorage District CourtThe 10 district court judges in Anchorage share two law clerks.One-year clerkship begins in September.Salary as of June 2021: 1,917.75 monthly in AnchorageThe court provides health insurance, personal leave, paid holidays, and a limited traveland moving allowance.APPLY WHO:o To apply for clerkships in the Anchorage District Court, send your completedpackage to the court address below. WHAT:o Cover lettero Résuméo Two to three letters of recommendation from law professors or employerso Copy of all law school transcriptso Brief writing sample not substantially edited by otherso Completed background check authorization form (available f.pdf) WHEN: Applications for law clerk positions with the Anchorage District Court for the2022-2023 term should be received by November 1, 2021. The court may make joboffers before the application period closes; therefore, we urge you to submit yourapplication early in the fall semester.10
ALASKA – cont. WHERE: Submit a single application packet to:Deputy Presiding JudgeAnchorage District Court303 K Street, Room 307Anchorage, AK 99501MORE INFORMATIONAlaska Court SystemHuman Resources Department820 West 4th AvenueAnchorage, AK 99501(907) 264-8242recruitment@akcourts.gov-or Alaska Court SystemClerk of the Appellate Courts303 K StreetAnchorage, AK 99501(907) 264-061211
State Court Judicial Clerkship InformationSTATE:ArizonaHIGHEST COURT: Arizona Supreme CourtINFO 1-year clerkship begins August or September (2022-2023 term)Salary: Approximately 52,094.00 annually.Website: (includes justice list) See also: ews/Judicial-LawClerk-ApplicationsAPPLY WHO: Apply directly to individual justice(s).The following Judges are accepting applications for the 2022-2023 term:Chief Justice Robert BrutinelVice Chief Justice Ann A. Scott TimmerJustice Clint BolickJustice John R. Lopez IVJustice James BeeneJustice William G. Montgomery WHAT:o Cover lettero Résuméo Two or three letters of recommendationo Law school transcripto Undergrad transcripto Writing sample WHEN: Application materials from third-year law students may be submitted anytime.Justices will begin scheduling interviews: June 14, 2021 and making offers/conductinginterviews: June 16, 2021. WHERE: Submit your application materials via e-mail and identify in yourmessage the Justice(s) to whom you wish to apply. The email address isLCapps@courts.az.gov. Please note attachments that exceed over 25 MB willbe rejected by the server. Address your letters to each Justice as follows:The HonorableArizona Supreme Court1501 West Washington StreetPhoenix, AZ 8500712
ARIZONA – cont.MID-LEVEL APPELLATE COURT: Court of Appeals:Division One (Phoenix)Division Two (Tucson)INFO There are two divisions to the Court of Appeals.22 judges hire law clerks individually.Salary: Approximately 54,700 annually – Division OneWebsites:o Division One: http://www.azcourts.gov/coa1/home.aspxo Division Two: http://www.appeals2.az.gov/APPLY WHO: Apply directly to individual judge(s) or positions. See postings or website for list. WHAT: All materials should be in one PDF, not to exceed 15 MB.o Cover lettero Résuméo Two or three letters of recommendationo Law school transcripto Undergraduate Transcript (for some)o Writing sample WHEN:o Division One – Currently accepting applications from students graduating in 2022for the 2022-2023 clerkship cycle. Students may submit applications beginningFriday, May 14, 2021. The first review date will be Friday, June 4, 2021. EachJudge will separately contact applicants to arrange interviews. No finalemployment arrangements will be reached until June 16, 2021. For r 2021-04-16173314-793o Division Two –Currently accepting applications from students graduating in 2022for the 2022-2024 cycle. Students may submit applications beginning Friday, May14, 2021. The first review date will be Friday, June 4, 2021. No final employmentarrangements will be reached until June 16, 2021. For specific instructions:https://www.appeals2.az.gov/JLCA 20210504.pdf WHERE:o Division One – Submit application materials to applicationscoa1@appeals.az.govand clearly indicate in your message the judge(s) to whom you wish to apply.o Division Two – Submit application and materials to lca@appeals2.az.gov. Clearlyindicate in your message the judge(s) to whom you wish to apply.Division One:The HonorableArizona Court of Appeals1501 West WashingtonPhoenix, AZ 85007(602) 542-4821Division Two:The HonorableArizona Court of Appeals400 West Congress StreetTucson, AZ 85701(520) 628-482113
ARIZONA – cont.TRIAL COURTS:Superior CourtINFO Superior Courts are administered through each individual county. Although superiorcourt judges generally do not hire law clerks, there are some positions available for lawtrained bailiffs Salary: Approximately 30,000 Individual county websites available from Superior Court web t.aspx Maricopa County (Phoenix and greater Phoenix alBiographies/judicialList.asp?title 1Judicial Branch Human ResourcesJudicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County101 West Jefferson Street, ECB-LL3Phoenix, AZ 85003(602) 372-9675MORE INFORMATION:Arizona Supreme CourtAdministrative Office of the Courts1501 West WashingtonPhoenix, Arizona 85007General Information: (602) 452-330014
State Court Judicial Clerkship InformationSTATE:ArkansasHIGHEST COURT: Arkansas Supreme CourtINFO Clerkship begins summer after graduation. Generally, 1-year clerkship, thoughsome justices retain law clerks longer. Apply in early spring of 2L year. Salary: Approximately 85,000. Website: (includes justice tAPPLY WHO: Apply directly to individual justice(s) WHAT: Generally:o Cover lettero Résuméo Two letters of recommendationo Unofficial law school transcripto Writing sampleo Verify requirements with individual justice WHEN: Deadline is early spring of 2L year. Verify exact deadline with each justice. WHERE:The HonorableJustice Building625 Marshall StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201MID-LEVEL APPELLATE COURT: Court of AppealsINFO Generally, 1-year clerkship begins fall after graduation. Some judges hire clerksfor longer than 1 year. Contact judges during 2L spring to ensure consideration. Salary: Approximately 69,776 Website: PLY WHO: Apply directly to individual judge(s). List on website. WHAT: Application requirements vary. Send résumé and cover letter expressinginterest to individual judge(s).15
ARKANSAS – cont. WHEN: Deadlines and procedures vary for each judge. To ensure consideration,contact judge(s) during 2L spring. WHERE:The HonorableJustice Building,625 Marshall StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201TRIAL COURTS:INFO Circuit CourtsUsually apply 2L spring.Little Rock area (Pulaski County / Sixth Circuit) courts hire law clerksSalary: Approximately ircuit-courtsAPPLY WHO: Apply directly to individual judge(s) in the Sixth Circuit. List is on website WHEN: Positions are posted on the county Human Resources website For more information contact:Honorable Vann SmithAdministrative Judge401 West Markham, Suite 300Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 340-853816
State Court Judicial Clerkship InformationSTATE:CaliforniaHIGHEST COURT:INFO California Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court does NOT hire law clerks but does hire Research Attorneys.Research Attorney vacancies are posted at http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm.Some justices do hire judicial externs (volunteer)Salary: Please see job announcements for salary information.Website (judge lists/bios): http://www.courts.ca.gov/supremecourt.htmMID-LEVEL APPELLATE COURT:Courts of AppealINFO The Courts of Appeal (all Divisions) do NOT to hire law clerks. The Courts do hireResearch Attorneys. Those interested in Research Attorney positions should review current job openings at:http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm Unpaid Externships: Offered at some, but not all courts. There is no central location toreceive and hold application materials for extern positions. Check each District’s websiteunder “Court Programs” http://www.Courts.ca.gov/1891.htm To apply for an unpaid extern position in chambers, send cover letter, résumé, andwriting sample directly to individual justices. List of justices available at:http://www.courts.ca.gov/First Appellate DistrictFirst District Court of Appeal350 McAllister StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102http://www.courts.ca.gov/1dca.htmSecond Appellate District(Divisions 1-5, 7 & 8)Ronald Reagan State Building300 South Spring StreetSecond Floor, North TowerLos Angeles, CA 90013(213) 830-7000http://www.courts.ca.gov/2dca.htm(Division 6)Court Place200 East Santa Clara StreetVentura, CA 93001(805) 641-470017
CALIFORNIA – cont.Third Appellate DistrictCalifornia Court of Appeal914 Capitol MallSacramento, CA 95814(916) 643-7084http://www.courts.ca.gov/3dca.htmFourth Appellate District(Division One)California Court of Appeal750 B Street, Suite 300San Diego, CA 92101(619) 744-0760(Division Two)California Court of Appeal3389 Twelfth StreetRiverside, CA 92501(951) 782-2500(Division Three)California Court of Appeal601 W. Santa Ana BoulevardSanta Ana, CA 92701(714) 571-2600Fourth Appellate District – Webpage (All Divisions) - http://www.courts.ca.gov/4dca.htmFifth Appellate DistrictFifth District Court of Appeal2424 Ventura StreetFresno, CA, 93721(559) 445-5491http://www.courts.ca.gov/5dca.htmSixth Appellate DistrictSixth District Court of Appeal333 West Santa Clara StreetSuite 1060San Jose, CA 95113(408) 277-1004http://www.courts.ca.gov/6dca.htm18
CALIFORNIA – cont.TRIAL COURTS:Superior CourtsINFO Superior Courts hire either term law clerks or staff attorneys. Varies by court.For example, Los Angeles County hires term law clerks through a centralized process,once in the fall and again in the spring. It is a one-year clerkship that can be renewed fora second year at the judge's discretion. After 2 years, a clerk may become a "ResearchAttorney," which is a permanent position. Contact the Legal Services Manager or Staff Attorney Supervisor of each county forapplication process. Salary: Varies by court. Website provides courts by county and judge urts.htmMORE INFORMATIONGeneral information about the California judiciary is available at http://www.courts.ca.gov/or from:Judicial Council of California455 Golden Gate AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94102 Important note: Judicial Counsel Director does not provide assistance on employmentrelated issues. Employment-related information is available from individual courts only.19
State Court Judicial Clerkship InformationSTATE:ColoradoHIGHEST COURT:Colorado Supreme CourtINFO 1-2 year clerkships begin August or September of each year Each Justice hires his or her own law clerks. Salary: 4,934/month Judges may hire law students for unpaid internships. Contact individual justices. Website: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Supreme Court/Index.cfmAPPLY Apply directly to individual justice(s). Specific application instructions for each justice arelisted on the website for the Supreme Court preme Court/Applicants.cfm WHAT: In general, provide the following materials:o Cover lettero Résuméo Two to three letters of recommendationo Law school transcripto Writing sample WHEN: Justices begin hiring the summer after 2L year. It is recommended youcheck on clerkship availability starting mid-spring of 2L year. WHERE:The HonorableColorado Supreme Court2 East 14th AvenueDenver, CO 80203MID-LEVEL APPELLATE COURT:Colorado Court of AppealsINFO Applicants must have completed at least 4 semesters of law school prior tosubmitting materials Salary: Varies by position – service for longer one year may bring a higher salary Clerkships are either a one-year appointment beginning in September of each year orare longer-term appointments, at the discretion of the hiring judge. Each judge hires hisor her own law clerks. Specific application instructions for each justice are listed on thewebsite: http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court Of Appeals/Applicants.cfmAPPLY WHO: Apply directly to individual judge(s). List and bios on website – see above. WHAT and WHEN: Application requirements and deadlines vary but can start as earlyas the summer after 2L year – see above website for specific details.20
COLORADO – cont. WHERE:The HonorableColorado Court of Appeals2 East 14th AvenueDenver, CO 80203TRIAL COURTSINFO Applicants must have completed at least 4 semesters of law school prior tosubmitting materials County Courts, District Courts, Water Courts, and Denver District Courts Salary: Varies by position; salary is posted for each opening on job list Websites:o es.cfmo ose.cfm (location of the districts)o s.cfm (for a position description)APPLY Check website for information on law clerk openings. Positions and announcements areupdated daily. It is recommended applicants visit the site at least once per week to staycurrent with any new announcements that might be listed ALERT: Résumés are not kept on file. Do not apply directly to a judge unless a jobopening is listed WHAT: In general, provide the following materials:o Cover lettero Résuméo Two to three letters of recommendationo Law school transcripto Writing sample WHEN: Most postings occur in the early spring.MORE INFORMATIONSteven VasconcellosState Court Administrator1300 Broadway, Suite 1200Denver, CO 80203Phone: (720) 625-5000Brittany WarnerTalent Management SpecialistPhone: (720) ie PadillaTalent Management SpecialistPhone: (720) 625-5911Jessie.padilla@judicial.state.co.us21
State Court Judicial Clerkship InformationSTATE:ConnecticutHIGHEST COURT:Connecticut Supreme CourtINFO Seven law clerks will be hired for the 2022-2023 cycle. Students should emailapplication materials to SCLawclerkApplication@connapp.jud.ct.gov. The emailshould list each justice to whom the applicant wishes to apply. Salary: 67,325.09 Website (justice bios): htm Specific Supreme Court Clerkship Application Information pps.html#supremeAPPLY WHO: Apply to each justice individually by email and list each Justice to whom you wishto apply, e.g., the Honorable WHAT:o Cover lettero A résuméo Certified law school transcript of all grades achieved in law school, including classstanding if available. Candid
Colorado - Page 20-21 Summer after 2L Summer after 2L Based on openings Connecticut - Page 22-24 April 26 - May 28, 2021 April 26 - May 28, 2021 Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2021 Delaware - Page 25-28 Fall of 2L N/A Varies by court - most are Fall 2021 Dist. Columbia - Page 29-30 Fall of 3L N/A Fall of 3L Federated States of
