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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.

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