How do they match: Judicial Law Clerks

  • Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.
  • Enter information into computerized court calendar, filing, or case management systems.
  • Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.
  • Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.

  • Confer with court staff to clarify information.
  • Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
  • Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
  • Record information from legal proceedings.