Perspectives on the Law Clerk Application Process

A common myth regarding federal clerkships is that judges only hire graduates of the top 14 law schools. This video challenges that myth and provides insight into the law clerk application process from multiple perspectives including a current Ninth Circuit judge, a law professor and three practicing lawyers -- all of whom are former law clerks from non T-14 schools.
Participants:
Honorable John B. Owens, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Professor Amy Levin, LMU Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Rosio Flores Arriaga, Litigation Associate, Munger, Tolles & Olson
David Moreshead,
Litigation Associate, Munger, Tolles & Olson
Nicole Ochi
, Deputy Managing Attorney, Public Advocates
More information about applying for clerkships can be found here:
Ninth Circuit Fairness Committee
Law Clerk Diversity Panel (2022): • Fairness Committee Law...
OSCAR:
Online System for Clerkship Application and Review
oscar.uscourts.gov/
00:00 Clerkship Application Process
09:14 Law School & Professor Roles
13:27 A Judge’s Advice for Applicants
37:23 Clerkship Lessons Learned
Recorded: September 11, 2023