Main Responsibilities of a Law Clerk at a State Government District
Erica's main responsibilities as a law clerk involve "reading, attending hearings, drafting orders," and significantly contributing to a judge's opinions by independently identifying key issues in cases. This role, which Erica describes as "kind of a judge," provides invaluable experience, especially given her recent law school graduation.
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Court Observation, Judicial Process, Legal Analysis
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Erica Roberts
Law Clerk
State Government District
University of California, Los Angeles. Graduated 2018
The University of Texas School of Law
Economics
Government & Public Sector, Law
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Greek Life Member, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Reviewing legal documents and cases
2. Drafting legal documents, such as memos and orders
3. Attending hearings and providing support to the judge
Transcript
What are some of the main responsibilities of being a law clerk?
My role involves attending hearings and preparing memos for the judge. We discuss her opinions on specific cases, but ultimately, it's up to me to identify the issues presented.
This work entails a lot of reading, attending hearings, and drafting orders. There's considerable redrafting and editing involved, but it's a truly unique and valuable position. I graduated from law school a year ago, and now, instead of being a lawyer, I'm essentially acting as a judge.