Clerkship Cover Letter



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How to grab your future employers' attention when you are applying for a Clerkship job?

Here’s a clear, categorized list for Clerkship Cover Letter based on the provided content:

Contact Information:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Email

Salutation:

  • The Honorable [Judge’s Full Name]
  • Appropriate title (Judge/Justice/Chief Justice) followed by the judge’s last name

Opening:

  • Mention you are a law student or graduate
  • Reference specific law school (e.g., Notre Dame Law School)
  • Briefly highlight your relevant position (e.g., editor of Law Review)

Body:

  • Explain why you are interested in the judicial clerkship
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the court or judge you are applying to
  • Highlight relevant skills and experience, such as research, writing, and legal analysis
  • Reference any strong academic performance, honors, or extracurricular involvement
  • Mention any previous clerkship, internship, or relevant work experience

Closing:

  • Express eagerness to discuss your application in more detail
  • Indicate any included references or supporting documents (e.g., list of references)
  • Use a formal closing, such as "Respectfully" or "Sincerely"

Format:

Keep the letter to one page
Attach a separate page for references with each professor’s name, title, email, phone number, and address

There are a few basic requirements for a strong cover letter, such as:
 
  • Structured and written to highlight your strengths;
  • Brief, preferably one page in length;
  • Clean, error-free, and easy to read;
  • Immediately clear about your name and the position you are seeking.

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