Timetables to Be Aware of

If you are interested in any of these permanent positions after graduation you must act early. The following are just some examples of employer deadlines to be aware of:

Employer	General Preferred Qualifications	Apply By:
Large Law Firms	Excellent academics/Law Review/Moot Court/Mock Trial	Summer/Fall of 2L year
Federal Judicial Clerkships	Excellent academics/Law Review/Moot Court/Mock Trial	Fall of 3L year
Highest State Court Judicial Clerkships	Excellent academics/Law Review/Moot Court/Mock Trial	Fall of 3L year
State Judicial Clerkships	Good academics/Law Review/Moot Court/Mock Trial or other relevant school or work experience	Fall of 3L year
District Attorney’s Office	Mock Trial experience, demonstrated interest in Criminal Law	Fall of 2L year for summer positions, fall of 3L year for permanent positions (note that may offices do not hire until bar results are in)
Government Employers	Good academics/well-rounded/educational background that suits or demonstrated interest in agency or organization	Fall of 2L year for summer positions, fall of 3L year for Honors Attorney programs
Public Interest	Demonstrated interest in public service	Fall and spring of 2L year for summer positions
Small/Midsize Law Firms	Practical skills and experience, such as participation in Law Clinic, the Externship program, or working or volunteering for a practitioner or judge	Spring of 2L year for summer positions, spring of 3L year for permanent positions (note that working during the school year part-time is a good way to get in to a small firm)