May 16, 2022

Starting on Monday, June 20, 2022, 2L students will have the opportunity to begin applying for law clerk positions in New Jersey for the 2023-2024 court term. Justices and Judges may begin scheduling interviews and making offers of employment no earlier than 12:00pm on Monday, June 27, 2022. To begin, interested students can register and build their profile by visiting www.njcourts.gov and navigating to the Law Clerk Recruitment page. Students may click the “Clerkships for 2022-2023 Term” button and either create a “New User Registration” or if they have an account, sign in by clicking the “Existing User Login.” Please note that the portal will be closed to all external users for maintenance beginning May 23, 2022.

Drexel Clerkship Resources
Sample materials, state specific information, panel recordings and answers to your frequently asked questions can be found at our online Judicial Clerkships guide.

• Clerkships are for everyone – apply for clerkships regardless of your GPA. Each judge has their own hiring credentials and GPA is only one factor considered.
• Apply broadly – you do not have to take the bar in the same state where you clerk.
• Our alumni clerks have gone on to positions in everything from large firms to government to public interest to policy. Clerking makes you a better lawyer.
• NJ judges generally hire earlier than PA. There are also more positions in NJ. This means you may have a position lined up early in your 3L year.

Reminder: 3Ls, it’s not too late to apply for 2022-2023 Law Clerk opportunities. The deadline is on May 31, so there’s still time!