Judicial Clerkship Program

Coveted for the unparalleled exposure they provide to the inner workings of the state and federal judicial systems and for the close professional relationships they inspire, judicial clerkships are a great way to begin a legal career. Judicial clerkships are post-graduate jobs with a judge, court, or administrative agency. Term clerkships typically last one to two years, while career clerkships are indefinite. Judicial clerkships are available at a variety of state and federal appellate, trial, and specialty courts. Term clerks often work closely with one judge, although in some courts a clerk may work with a panel of judges.

Clerking can offer the opportunity to start building your career in a new legal community, or to experience a different city or region for a year or two. It can boost your applications for future opportunities, including government, law firms, public interest, and legal academia. Clerking will continue to open doors for you throughout your career. Our judicial clerkship program assists our students in identifying appropriate clerkship opportunities, and with all stages of the application and interview processes.

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Cesar Lopez-Morales ('14) stands on the steps of the US Supreme Court, where he will clerk for Justice Sonia Sotomayor in 2023-24

Headed to the High Court

Six BU Law alums have gone on to clerk for the United States Supreme Court! In 2023, Cesar Lopez-Morales (’14) began clerking for US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

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A Legacy of Excellence in Clerkship

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Emily Bruemmer

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To discuss your specific clerkship goals and start planning your applications, schedule an appointment with Emily Bruemmer, the Associate Director for Judicial Clerkships and Private Sector Employment.

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Clerkship Success Stories

Alexandra Trobe ('21)
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Serving Those Who Served Their Country

Alexandra Trobe (’21), a US Air Force veteran, is a recipient of the Rick McCombs Veterans Assistance Fund.

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Clerkship

Behind the Bench

BU Law graduates flock to clerkships across the country.

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