Federal Clerkship Opportunities in Colorado for Student and Alumni

Have you been considering a Federal Judicial Clerkship?  Not only do alumni with clerkships report high degrees of job satisfaction, but a federal judicial clerkship can be a significant asset to your career.  Not to mention clerks value the mentorship that comes from working with a judge, the opportunity to continue refining their research and writing skills,  the chance to get a glimpse behind the bench, and the broad exposure to many different areas of law.  A judicial clerkship can be the ideal launchpad to successful legal career.

With some clerkship application periods opening, now is an excellent time to book a meeting with the CDO.  You can schedule a clerkship appointment with us through your Symplicity account, by dropping by our front desk, calling 303.871.6124, or emailing your preferred career counselor with your broadest availability. Also, familiarize yourself and sign up for the Online System for Clerkship Application and Review (OSCAR) to submit your federal clerkship applications (unless otherwise directed).

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Judge Davis Ebel

• Term Law Clerk – Chambers
• Term: 1 Year (Aug 15, 2024 – Aug 15, 2025)
• Application Due: Jun 30, 2023
• No preference regarding prior legal work experience or prior clerkship experience
• Find this position on Symplicity: #30564
  

Judge Veronica Rossman

• Term Law Clerk – Chambers (3 positions)
• Term: 1 Year (Aug 25, 2025 – Aug 24, 2026)
• Application Due: Jun 13, 2023
• Legal work experience and prior clerkship experience are preferred
• Find this position on Symplicity:#30465

• Term Law Clerk – Chambers (1 position)
• Term: 1 Year (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026)
• Application Due: Jun 13, 2023
• Legal work experience and prior clerkship experience are preferred
• Find this position on Symplicity:#30465

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Judge Daniel Domenico

• Temporary Law Clerk – Chambers (1 position)
• Term: 6 Months (Jan 2, 2024 – Jun 28, 2024)
• Application Due: Applications are considered on a rolling basis, open until filled
• Unpaid pro bono law clerk position
• At least one year of post-law-school work experience required, but two or more years is preferred
• Find this position on Symplicity:#30516

• Term Law Clerk – Chambers (2 positions)
• Term: 1 Year (Aug 3, 2026 – July 30, 2027)
• Application Due: Applications are considered on a rolling basis, open until filled
• Prior legal work experience and prior clerkship experience preferred
• Find this position on Symplicity: #30517

Judge Gordon Gallagher

• Term Law Clerk – Chambers
• Term: 2 Years (May 15, 2023 – May 12, 2023)
• Application Due: Applications are considered on a rolling basis, open until filled
• Location: Grand Junction, CO
• Legal work experience and prior clerkship experience are preferred
• Find this position on Symplicity: #30464

Magistrate Judge Varholak

• District of Colorado
• Term Law Clerk- Chambers
• Term: 2 Years (Aug 15, 2024 – Aug 15 2026)
• Application Due: Aug 1, 2023
• No preference regarding prior legal work experience or prior clerkship experience
• Find this position on Symplicity: #30466