Trial Court Law Clerk

Full-time

No

The Vermont Judiciary is offering Trial Court Law Clerk positions for the 2023-2024 year. This program provides law clerks to trial court judges located throughout the state in the civil, criminal, family, environmental, and probate divisions of the superior court. The environmental division has specific hiring procedures, while all other positions are handled together. All applicants must meet certain criteria and submit the minimum application materials in order to be considered for an interview.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for a Trial Court Law Clerk position:

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Application Materials:

In order to apply, applicants must submit the following materials:

- A short cover letter indicating interest in either the environmental division or the non-environmental divisions.
- A resume with an e-mail address.
- A current law school transcript (may be unofficial).
- Class rank or equivalent.
- Two letters of recommendation (may be sent separately).
- Recent legal writing samples demonstrating aptitude for trial court-level judicial opinion writing.
- Any additional materials the applicant sees fit.

Application Procedure:

Applicants should submit one set of materials per application in PDF format between March 1 and May 15, 2023 to . Dual applicants should submit two separate sets of materials, with the same recommendation letters. Materials that must be sent on paper should be addressed to Robert Hubbard, Chief Staff Attorney, Washington Civil Division, 65 State St., Montpelier VT 05602.

Interview Process:

A limited number of qualified applicants will be selected to interview based on demonstrated merit and court needs. Non-environmental interviews will be conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 6 and 7, 2023. Environmental interviews will be conducted on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Employment Opportunities:

Employment opportunities are posted on the Vermont Judiciary website at .

Vermont Judiciary Trial Court Law Clerk Positions

The Vermont Judiciary is offering Trial Court Law Clerk positions for the 2023-2024 year. This program provides law clerks to trial court judges located throughout the state in the civil, criminal, family, environmental, and probate divisions of the superior court.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be considered for a Trial Court Law Clerk position, applicants must be admitted to the bar of any state, in the final year of law school, or a recent law school graduate.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following materials:

- A short cover letter indicating interest in either the environmental division or the non-environmental divisions.
- A resume with an e-mail address.
- A current law school transcript (may be unofficial).
- Class rank or equivalent.
- Two letters of recommendation (may be sent separately).
- Recent legal writing samples demonstrating aptitude for trial court-level judicial opinion writing.
- Any additional materials the applicant sees fit.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit one set of materials per application in PDF format between March 1 and May 15, 2023 to . Dual applicants should submit two separate sets of materials, with the same recommendation letters. Materials that must be sent on paper should be addressed to Robert Hubbard, Chief Staff Attorney, Washington Civil Division, 65 State St., Montpelier VT 05602.

Interview Process

A limited number of qualified applicants will be selected to interview based on demonstrated merit and court needs. Non-environmental interviews will be conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 6 and 7, 2023. Environmental interviews will be conducted on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Salary Information

The salary for the Trial Court Law Clerk position is based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities are posted on the Vermont Judiciary website at .

The Vermont Judiciary is offering Trial Court Law Clerk positions for the 2023-2024 year. This program provides law clerks to trial court judges located throughout the state in the civil, criminal, family, environmental, and probate divisions of the superior court. The environmental division has specific hiring procedures, while all other positions are handled together. All applicants must meet certain criteria and submit the minimum application materials in order to be considered for an interview.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be considered for a Trial Court Law Clerk position, applicants must be admitted to the bar of any state, in the final year of law school, or a recent law school graduate.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following materials:

- A short cover letter indicating interest in either the environmental division or the non-environmental divisions.
- A resume with an e-mail address.
- A current law school transcript (may be unofficial).
- Class rank or equivalent.
- Two letters of recommendation (may be sent separately).
- Recent legal writing samples demonstrating aptitude for trial court-level judicial opinion writing.
- Any additional materials the applicant sees fit.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit one set of materials per application in PDF format between March 1 and May 15, 2023 to jud.

Legal research and writing

Law school graduate

Please e-mail one set of materials per application in PDF format between March 1 and May 15, 2023 to . Any materials that must be sent on paper should be addressed to Robert Hubbard, Chief Staff Attorney, Washington Civil Division, 65 State St., Montpelier VT 05602.

Qualification and Experience Must be admitted to the bar of any state, in the final year of law school, or a recent law school graduate

Legal