Four judges have their offices in Phoenix. Applications must be made to each individual judge.
Judges prefer that their clerks take the bar examination.
The term of appointment is usually one year. District of Arizona, U.S. District Court - Twelve judges, including five bankruptcy court judges, have offices in Phoenix. There are seven judges in Tucson, including two bankruptcy judges. Each judge employs two law clerks, and the application dates vary with the judges. Applications must be made to each individual judge.