Today, I finished my clerkship with U.S. District Judge Carlton W. Reeves. As far as I know, I was the only Black term clerk among the trial and appellate clerks at my court... I hope other underrepresented folks apply for these positions. Why? 1/6

You can get a clerkship even if you’re not the traditional candidate (i.e., cishet, white, male, T14, Law Review). But it may take more work! Look into @JTBAPO, @clrks4diversity, and @AppellateProj, orgs all working to increase clerkship diversity. Don’t count yourself out! 2/6

Clerks help judges decide cases on all types of issues, including how people get sentenced for crimes, who gets social security benefits, and whether police will be held accountable for misconduct and killings 3/6

Clerks have a unique opportunity to build a relationship with an accomplished attorney and jurist who can guide them from the beginning of their legal career 4/6

Clerking has both professional and financial benefits: some jobs require clerkship experience, others offer bonuses after you complete a clerkship, and the legal profession often sees a clerkship as prestigious 5/6

My clerkship offered a unique look into our “justice” system. I learned how many social issues lead back to the courts (e.g., police brutality + qualified immunity). Black, Brown, Indigenous, queer, disabled, and otherwise diverse folks shld be helping judges decide the law. 6/6