CLERKSHIPS

Judge Tapp hires law clerks for two-year terms to start in the fall of each year. Term law clerks are usually hired 6–18 months in advance of their start date, and applications are accepted for those who will be starting the clerkship either immediately after law school or after 1-3 years in practice. Applicants should apply by email to tapp_chambers@cfc.uscourts.gov. Clerkship applications should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript or grade sheet. These documents should be combined into a single PDF.

EXTERNSHIPS

Judge Tapp hires judicial externs for the fall, spring, and summer terms every year. Interested law students should send applications by email to tapp_chambers@cfc.uscourts.gov. An application should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript or grade sheet. These documents should be combined into a single PDF.

Note:

Judge Tapp prefers applicants from the top 25% of their class with law review or equivalent writing experience. All employees must be able to meet the citizenship requirements to be eligible for judicial employment. See https://oscar.uscourts.gov/citizenship_requirements for details. Employees must be of high moral fortitude and are subject to an extensive background investigation.