If you have published in the CWSL law journal, that article should also be submitted. However, a long paper may not be read. Only if you are being considered for the position. If you are granted an interview and you have applied to other judges in the area, it is appropriate to contact them and let them know that you will be in the area. If they are interested in your application they will normally arrange to see you while you are in the area.
Grades play a very important part in the selection of judicial clerks.
The higher the court, the more important grades become. Writing skills are also very important. The interview can be brief or take a number of hours. The current clerks and the judge's secretary may be present for all or part of the interview. The judicial law clerk works very closely with the judge and as such is under close analysis both personally and professionally.