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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#202020">Good afternoon,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#202020">We were delighted to see many of you at the recent Judicial Clerkship panel featuring 4 of our distinguished alumni who served as judicial clerks. Here
are a few key timeline and resource highlights to be aware of if you are considering a clerkship:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">The application process for clerkships is underway. The process typically begins early in the spring semester of your 2L year and can last into your 3L year depending on the court and individual judge.
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">For those interested in federal clerkships, you need to familiarize yourself with OSCAR (the online system for clerkship applications and review). Now is the time to register for an OSCAR account if you have
not already done so. <a href="https://oscar.uscourts.gov/">Home - OSCAR</a> . <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#202020;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Many federal judges accept applications exclusively via OSCAR and follow the timing rules required for OSCAR participants Some judges participate in OSCAR but will also accept applications sent directly to their
chambers. You can explore the OSCAR site for federal judicial postings and begin uploading requested application materials. For students in the graduating class of 2026, OSCAR will release online applications to participating judges on <strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">June
9, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EDT</span></strong>. Visit the <a href="https://campbell.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1a6fdf2eea5cf9d8502036371&id=d8bc7f93b5&e=46c7b0b04f" target="_blank" title="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Foscar.uscourts.gov%2Ffederal_law_clerk_hiring_pilot/1/01010194707dcc7e-59f0d570-aeca-4726-b135-472da0af4782-000000/etHdh9orR0cn8L0hkm1U8tR2x2m13tqmtck_HhcW5cU=388"><span style="color:#007C89">Hiring
Plan</span></a> page in OSCAR for more information on when and how you can access OSCAR. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#202020;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">There have been recent OSCAR postings for federal judges in NC (as well as judges throughout the country).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#202020;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Finalized clerkship applications from current third-year law students and law school graduates are
<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">immediately visible </span>
</strong>to judges and chambers. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#202020;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Click<a href="https://campbell.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1a6fdf2eea5cf9d8502036371&id=81bdf9ce81&e=46c7b0b04f" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89"> HERE</span></a> for an applicant prep kit on
how to use OSCAR and <a href="https://campbell.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1a6fdf2eea5cf9d8502036371&id=a552e9ae55&e=46c7b0b04f" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#007C89">HERE</span></a> for a quick reference guide. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#202020;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">State court judges do not participate in OSCAR and often have varied timelines and processes. Many state court judges hire via Symplicity postings, and some receive applications directly on a rolling basis.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#202020;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Judicial Clerkship resources are available on the LawCareers page in Blackboard.
</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#202020"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#202020">If you are interested in applying for clerkships, we invite you to reach out to our office to talk about the process and see what resources we can help
you access. We also encourage you to speak to a faculty member of the Judicial Clerkship Task force with questions. Members include: Professors Zinnecker, Sawchak, Lukasik, Papadima and Kent.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#202020">If you have already secured a post-graduation clerkship, please let our office know as we maintain records of all students who clerk after graduation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#202020">Thanks and have a great afternoon!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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