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Law Clerks

Law clerks research, write, and read legal arguments. They summarize information for lawyers or judges.

Law clerks who work for lawyers are usually doing an internship before they become lawyers. Some law clerks do almost everything a lawyer does, and in certain circumstances, even in court.

Law Clerks are in the Law, Public Safety, and Security career cluster and the Legal Services pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$21.51 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   6.5%

Below statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Master's degree is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Research and analyze laws or decisions that were made on similar cases.
  • Investigate facts and laws and decide how to prepare cases.
  • Prepare rough drafts of briefs and arguments for review and approval by lawyers.
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Job Title Examples:

 Attorney Law Clerk,  Federal Law Clerk,  Judicial Clerk 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.