Law Clerk

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Ideal for those passionate about legal research and supporting the justice system.
Play a crucial role in shaping judicial decisions and legal outcomes.
Unique chance to work closely with judges and gain invaluable legal insights.

💰 Earn $58K-$78K

📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

⏱️ 48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 3.4% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.
Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.
Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.
Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.

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Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

1,000 Annually

Median Earnings

$66,590 in California

$57,490 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Thinking and problem solving
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having support
Job security

Deep Dive

Law Clerk

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Hybrid College

A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years