Perspectives on the Law Clerk Application Process

A common myth regarding federal clerkships is that judges only hire graduates of the top 14 law schools. This video challenges that myth and provides insight into the law clerk application process from multiple perspectives including a current Ninth Circuit judge, a law professor and three practicing lawyers -- all of whom are former law clerks from non T-14 schools. Participants: Honorable John B. Owens, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Professor Amy Levin, LMU Loyola Law School, Los Angeles Rosio Flores Arriaga, Litigation Associate, Munger, Tolles & Olson David Moreshead, Litigation Associate, Munger, Tolles & Olson Nicole Ochi , Deputy Managing Attorney, Public Advocates More information about applying for clerkships can be found here: Ninth Circuit Fairness Committee Law Clerk Diversity Panel (2022):    • Fairness Committee Law Clerk Diversity Panel   OSCAR: Online System for Clerkship Application and Review https://oscar.uscourts.gov/ 00:00 Clerkship Application Process 09:14 Law School & Professor Roles 13:27 A Judge’s Advice for Applicants 37:23 Clerkship Lessons Learned Recorded: September 11, 2023