Supreme Court Law Clerk for the 2026-27 Term
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About The Position
Law clerks on the Minnesota Supreme Court get to help the state's highest court analyze some of the toughest and most interesting legal issues in our court system. Law clerks work together with the justices and court staff to ensure that everyone who comes before the court gets the fair and thorough hearing that they deserve. Supreme Court law clerks hone their legal research and writing skills while working as part of a team that includes some of Minnesota's most experienced appellate lawyers and legal professionals. And they get to observe oral arguments by the state's best advocates. They leave their clerkships with exceptional insight into the appellate process and effective advocacy. The Minnesota Supreme Court consists of seven justices. It exercises discretionary review of cases from the Minnesota Court of Appeals. It also has direct appellate jurisdiction over cases involving first-degree murder convictions, as well as cases from the Tax Court and Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over attorney-discipline matters and certain election cases. The Supreme Court hears oral arguments at the Minnesota State Capitol and the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul. Oral arguments are regularly scheduled during the first two weeks of every month from September through June. The court generally hires law clerks for one-year terms extending from approximately August 1 to July 31 of the following year. Approximately eleven clerkships will be offered for the term starting in August 2026. Seven law clerks work with a single justice ('elbow clerks'), while three clerks work for two justices ('shared clerk'). The Chief Justice has two elbow clerks, and the six Associate Justices each have one elbow clerk and one shared clerk. Candidates apply to the court as a whole. Interviews take place with the entire court, and justices select law clerks in order of seniority. Successful candidates accept a position with a particular justice or justices, but they also serve the court as a whole. We are seeking law clerks to help us ensure equal justice under the law, which is enabled by a diverse workforce. If you share this commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, please consider working with us.
