u/SenseAnxious6772

▲ 9 r/biglaw

Edit: not totally sure of my goals. I came to law school wanting to do admin/regulatory stuff but that didn’t really pan out. I know I’d like to continue doing litigation, I’d love to obviously be a partner and make money, and I also love appellate work… (I know some of that might not be attainable but…)

I have been connected with a magistrate judge for a potential clerkship opportunity next fall (after 1 year of work). (i'm not going into details but was basically told, if I'm interested, it's there). It is not in SDNY/NDCA but in a ~ major ~ American city. my understanding is that the mag judge has a substantial criminal docket and takes the lead on employment cases.

I graduate law school this year. I'm satisfied with my job. It's a lower level Amlaw 100 speciality firm which I like, in a city I wanted and i'll be reunited with my partner after long distance. But I also really enjoy regulatory/admin law work. Also of note, the city of my job and clerkship are in different places.

I have above average grades from a T-30 (really turned it around after 1L fall), so i'm not sure an article III clerkship is in the cards.

But I think I'd love clerking. i did an internship with an article III judge and loved it. I loved the vibes, the research and the writing. very much a nerd in this way.

I'm also an older law student — think later 20s/early 30s.

So I'm asking:

  • Would you do the mag clerkship?
  • What should I view as the deciding factor in my decision?
  • Are mag judges really that looked down upon even though the work is substantively the same?
  • is there anyway I could pivot to doing the admin/regulatory work I wanted? Or would I have to do another clerkship?
  • Am I too old to clerk? Or rather, too old to clerk for the magistrate judge?

thanks for your help

1 edit: for timing of clerkship

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u/SenseAnxious6772 — 12 days ago

hello?!?!? what is going on??? i've just started going through and it seems like they have no videos about Ucc remedies unless i am missing something? feel like UCC remedies are a huge part of the exam?!?

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u/SenseAnxious6772 — 15 days ago
▲ 5 r/HistoryBooks+1 crossposts

It’s a history of regulation in the United States through biographies of different figures – Louis Brandeis, Alfred Kahn, and others.

Anyone read it? Have checked it out ur haven’t dove in yet because I’m wondering if it’s too academic

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u/SenseAnxious6772 — 16 days ago

The guy made me want the wolves to win. His writing is amazing. And also i love how fun Ant is. Go wolves!

Also, omg love that he has his own flair here. Y’all are so lucky!

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u/SenseAnxious6772 — 16 days ago

Dates: Between August 3 -and August 25 2026

Location: Europe

People: Couple (late 20s, American)

Budget: ideally would like to pay with points. I myself have 200k+ on Chase I'd like to use. can supplement funds after this.

For the purposes of this exercise, can exclude flights from the budget.

Would like a great all inclusive with a fun vibe for 20 year old couple who have just taken the bar exam. place to relax, great food (partner is a foodie) but also activities and interesting people.

Thanks!!

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u/SenseAnxious6772 — 16 days ago