Law Clerk

Specialized/Legal Experience Specialized/legal experience is knowledge, skills, and abilities that equip the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The following qualification requirements (degree and/or experience) must be met prior to appointment. Required Qualifications Applicants must have completed their law degree from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) within the previous year. Law school graduates who received their JD prior to June 1, 2025 are not eligible. Applicants must have a class rank required within the top one‑third of the law school class or a grade point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0. Bar membership is not required. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications Hiring preferences include strong academics, legal writing, analytical skills, and knowledge of federal regulations and case law. Law clerk appointments may be made for periods not to exceed 14 months pending admission to the bar. No person may be given more than one law clerk appointment; however, an appointment made for less than 14 months may be extended for a total duration not to exceed 14 months. An appointment will terminate on its not‑to‑exceed date or if the law clerk resigns prior to that date or the expiration date of the appointment. Law clerks may convert to an entry‑level attorney position after demonstrating satisfactory employment as a law clerk and admission to the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. #J-18808-Ljbffr