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What is a Judicial Clerkship?

A judicial clerkship is typically a one- or two-year position in the chambers of a judge. A judicial clerk serves, in essence, as a judge's personal attorney, and judges typically place an enormous amount of reliance on the counsel of their clerks. Clerks, therefore, have great responsibility, and enjoy an unparalleled opportunity for learning.

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