Associate Director for Judicial Clerkships

Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania! We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as the Associate Director for Judicial Clerkships. In this role, you will have the opportunity to guide and support our students in securing prestigious judicial clerkships, setting them up for successful legal careers. We are looking for someone with a strong background in legal education, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for mentorship and career development. If you are a dynamic leader with a commitment to empowering students to achieve their professional goals, we want to hear from you!

1. Develop and implement strategies to support students in securing prestigious judicial clerkships.
2. Provide individualized guidance and mentorship to students throughout the application process.
3. Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote judicial clerkships and raise awareness of opportunities.
4. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clerkship programs, requirements, and application processes.
5. Review and provide feedback on students’ resumes, cover letters, and other application materials.
6. Organize and facilitate informational sessions and workshops to educate students on clerkship opportunities and application best practices.
7. Serve as a liaison between students and judges, providing recommendations and connecting students with potential clerkship opportunities.
8. Keep accurate records of students’ clerkship applications and outcomes.
9. Develop and maintain relationships with alumni and other legal professionals to expand clerkship opportunities for students.
10. Conduct research and stay informed on trends and developments in the legal field to advise students on potential career paths.
11. Collaborate with other university departments and outside organizations to promote and support judicial clerkships.
12. Continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the judicial clerkship program.
13. Represent the university at conferences and events related to judicial clerkships.
14. Foster a positive and inclusive environment for students, promoting diversity and equity in the judicial clerkship process.
15. Provide support and guidance to students throughout their clerkship experience, including post-graduation career planning.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Associate Director for Judicial Clerkships in Philadelphia, PA, USA is $90,000 - $130,000 per year. This range may vary depending on factors such as experience, education, and specific job responsibilities.

The University of Pennsylvania, often abbreviated simply as Penn or UPenn, is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia. It was one of nine colonial colleges chartered prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence when Benjamin Franklin, the university's founder and first president, advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service. Penn identifies as the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, though this representation is challenged by other universities. Benjamin Franklin and other Philadelphians established the university in 1749, which would make it the fifth-oldest institution of higher education. The university has four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate and professional schools. Schools enrolling undergraduates include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing. Among its highly ranked graduate schools are its law school, whose first professor James Wilson participated in writing the first draft of the U.S. Constitution, its medical school, the first in North America, and Wharton, the nation's first collegiate business school.