But the search just got easier. This new web site should meet the needs of both judges and law students since it creates a level playing field by giving all interested parties equal access to the same information. It also opens up the selection process to a potentially broader range of candidates from different law schools and parts of the country. No password is needed, and no fee is charged for public, read-only access to the database.
Applicants can search for vacancies by location, by specific court, or by the individual judge.
Some of the information available may include the court s address, a contact person, how applications should be submitted, and when interviews will take place. Special requirements also may be noted. The website of the Federal Law Clerk Information System contains information on federal clerkship opportunities across the country. I believe it will be a tremendously useful tool for both judges and law clerk applicants. I did not have time last fall to do interviewing and therefore postponed hiring for the 2001-2002 term until now.