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Is being a judicial law clerk a good fit for you?

Helps judges by researching the law and preparing legal documents.

What the work involves

  • Prepares legal summaries and statements of the issues in cases, with suggestions.
  • Researches laws, court decisions and documents related to cases before the court.
  • Drafts or proofreads judges' opinions and decisions.
  • Discusses legal questions and court orders with judges.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousSome. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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