In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Janae Staicer, a law clerk for a judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Janae also just finished a clerkship on the fifth circuit court of appeals.

Throughout the episode Janae talks about steps to take prior to applying to clerkships, and ultimately securing a clerkship:

• What makes a strong clerkship applicant and what judges look for
• Tips and best application strategies
• Preparing for interviews and the actual interview process
• Appellate clerkships vs. District court clerkships
• Longevity of the clerkship process and the actual clerkship experience

Janae goes into depth about all of the above and more! A lot of things we discussed can be further explored in past episodes:

1. Journal: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757233/9120428-17-tatiana-hyman-how-journal-can-prepare-you-for-different-career-paths-and-maximize-career-opportunities.mp3?download=true
2. Grades: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757233/8393133-02-christina-higgins-how-to-beat-law-school-exams-case-briefing-outlining-and-getting-good-grades.mp3?download=true
3. Legal Research and Writing: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757233/9054977-15-odunayo-durojaye-how-to-prepare-for-legal-research-and-writing-and-why-it-s-important.mp3?download=true

Feel free to reach out to Janae with any questions on her LinkedIn: Janae Staicer

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