Judicial Clerkships

Clerking for a judge is a great first step after law school because:

Judicial clerks have a unique opportunity to observe and understand the legal process from a judge’s perspective.

Clerks sharpen their legal skills, by researching and writing for a judge and observing lawyers engaged in litigation.

The experience judicial clerks gain increases their confidence as practicing lawyers and increases their marketability to future employers.

Clerks are exposed to many areas of the law, which can help them select practice areas of interest.

The position opens doors in the legal community. Judicial clerks typically develop close relationships with their judges, who can serve as important references in the future. They also become acquainted with lawyers in that community who practice before their judges.

What is a Judicial Clerkship? – October 29, 2018

Members of the MHSL Judicial Clerkship Committee describe what a clerkship is, why you might want one, and how to prepare for the opportunity now. Presenters: Professors Joanna Woolman and Steve Aggergaard.

Watch the information session – https://mhsl.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=6433da97-a858-4ca6-8cf5-a988015936ea

Judicial Clerkship Panel – March 15, 2018

During our annual judicial clerkship panel Justice Lillehaug (Minnesota Supreme Court), Judge Johnson (Minnesota Court of Appeals), and Judge Kappelhoff (Fourth Judicial District Court) discussed their work and what they look for in a judicial law clerk.

Watch the panel – https://mhsl.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=0bc06d89-b8cc-48a6-a06a-a8a4016a44d0