26 min
Setting the Stage Judicial Clerkships Podcast: Perspectives on Value, Experience and Diversity
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- Careers
If you’ve ever asked an individual outside the legal field for their impression of what happens in court, you may have been met with a description of an unruly courtroom, a divided jury, or a charismatic prosecutor – the Hollywood version of the legal system. We’re here to give you the real scoop: clerking is nothing like an episode of your favorite legal drama. In this episode, three former judicial clerks share their experiences to answer key questions, such as: What is a clerkship? What role do judicial clerks play in chambers? Why do firms generally value clerkship experience?
If you’ve ever asked an individual outside the legal field for their impression of what happens in court, you may have been met with a description of an unruly courtroom, a divided jury, or a charismatic prosecutor – the Hollywood version of the legal system. We’re here to give you the real scoop: clerking is nothing like an episode of your favorite legal drama. In this episode, three former judicial clerks share their experiences to answer key questions, such as: What is a clerkship? What role do judicial clerks play in chambers? Why do firms generally value clerkship experience?
26 min