| Law
Clerk Hiring Information |
| Number of clerks hired per year |
1 |
| Length of clerkship |
1 year (non-renewable) |
| Beginning date of clerkship |
The Tuesday following Labor Day |
| Complete applications must include |
Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, writing sample. Top third of the class preferred. |
| Applications accepted |
At the time specified by the federal hiring plan for third-year law students and only through the OSCAR website; other applicants may apply at any time |
| Accept application by mail for law school graduates only (no e-mail or fax) |
Yes |
| Confirmation letter sent upon receipt of application |
No |
| Confirmation letter sent after
hiring process |
Yes, to applicants asked to interview with Judge Valdez. Notice that the position is filled will be posted on OSCAR and this website. |