Chief Judge Andrew S. Effron
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
450 E St, NW
Washington, DC 20442-0001

 

CLERKSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 

The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces exercises world-wide appellate jurisdiction over court-martial cases involving U.S. military personnel.  Cases on our docket address a broad range of legal issues, including constitutional law, criminal law, evidence, administrative law, and national security law.  Our decisions are subject to direct review by the Supreme Court of the United States.  Our clerks perform an important public service in an environment designed to enhance their legal skills.  The Court’s web site contains useful information about the Court, including recent decisions: http://www.armfor.uscourts.gov/  

 

TERM CLERKSHIPS

·        Judge Effron anticipates three openings for full-time clerks beginning in September 2009.  Application period:  September 2, 2008 until the position is filled.

·        Each position is open to persons interested in either a one-year or two-year clerkship.

·        The compensation for clerks is similar to the salary structure at other federal courts.

·        Consideration will be given to applicants who have completed at least two years of law school at the time of application.

·        Judge Effron has filled his positions for the clerkship year beginning in September 2008. 

 

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

·        Judge Effron anticipates one opening for a summer intern in 2009.

·        Consideration will be given to law students who have completed at least one semester of law school at the time of application.

·        The compensation is similar to the summer intern compensation provided by other federal government organizations.

·        Application period:  January 26, 2009 until the position is filled.  

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

·        Candidates for both the clerkship and the internship should submit:  (1) a brief cover letter; the cover letter should note the position for which the candidate is applying; (2) a resume; (3) a law school transcript (a photocopy is acceptable); (4) two letters of recommendation from faculty members or employers familiar with the candidate’s legal work; and (5) a writing sample.

·        Please submit applications via U.S. Mail or a commercial delivery service.

·        Please do not submit materials via fax or E-mail.

·        All candidates who have submitted a complete application will be notified when the selection process has been completed.

 

CONTACT:  Rose Bennett 202-761-5210.