Judicial Clerkships Research

Do you want to learn more about how to apply for a judicial clerkship, what to expect from the role, how to impress your supervising judge, and how it will bring future success to your legal career?  The following guides provide detailed insight into what judicial clerkships are and what kind of opportunities they provide for law students. 

• JUDICIAL CLERKSHIPS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE.  Comprehensive overview of the work of a judicial clerk, beginning with the application process and providing "refreshers" on writing and research skills. 
• LAW CLERK HANDBOOK: A HANDBOOK FOR LAW CLERKS TO FEDERAL JUDGES, Third Edition (2017).  Extensive e-book for federal law clerks published by the Federal Judicial Center. 
• BEHIND THE BENCH: THE GUIDE TO JUDICIAL CLERKSHIPS, Second Edition (2016).  Guide covering all aspects of clerkships, including the interview process. 

To learn more about Judicial Clerkship opportunities at Emory Law, visit Emory Law's Career Center and /or contact Assistant Dean Rita Sheffey at rita.sheffey@emory.edu.

While you are visiting Dean Sheffey, ask her about the following resources she has available to sign out to students:

• So Ordered: The Writer's Guide for Aspiring Judges, Judicial Clerks, and Interns​ ​by Jill Barton
• In Chambers​: A Guide for Judicial Clerks & Externs by Jennifer Sheppard

Vermont Clerkship Guide
Consider consulting this research guide created by Vermont Law Library to help you navigate clerkships. For login information, please contact Rita Sheffey.

Thinking Like a Writer: A Lawyer's Guide to Effective Writing and Editing by Stephen V. Armstrong and Timothy P. Terrell
Another highly recommended book to improve your legal writing skills (which you will need for your judicial clerkships or any other legal position).

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