Arkansas Judicial Clerkship Contact Information

Arkansas Supreme Court (http://courts.state.ar.us/courts/sc.html)

Students should apply directly to the seven individual Justices by sending a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, an unofficial law school transcript, and a writing sample. The deadline for applications is early spring following the second year of law school. The clerkship runs for one year beginning in the summer following the third year; however, some justices might keep their law clerks longer. Students should verify requirements with each justice. Send application materials to: The Honorable _________, Justice Building, 625 Marshall Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.

List of Judges Link: http://courts.arkansas.gov/supremecourt/index.cfm?menu=supreme&page=index.html

Employment Opportunities Link: http://courts.state.ar.us/employment/index.cfm


Arkansas Court of Appeals
(http://courts.arkansas.gov/coa/index.cfm?menu=coa&page=index.html)

Students should apply directly to the twelve individual Court of Appeals Judges. Application materials, deadlines, and procedures vary for each judge. In order to ensure consideration, students should send a cover letter and resume expressing interest in a clerkship during the spring of their second year.

Address: Justice Building, Second Floor, 625 Marshall Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.

List of Judges Link: http://courts.arkansas.gov/coa/index.cfm?menu=coa&page=index.html

Employment Opportunities Link: http://courts.arkansas.gov/employment/index.cfm

Arkansas Circuit & District Courts

Circuit Court judges in the Little Rock area ( Pulaski County) hire law clerks. Apply directly to individual judges in the Sixth Circuit.

List of Judges Link: http://courts.arkansas.gov/pdf/judicial_directory.pdf

Employment Opportunities Link: http://courts.arkansas.gov/employment/index.cfm