Clark & Fox provides law students opportunities to work at the law firm through various programs that provide a realistic view of the practice of law and how to best service client legal needs. Depending on the office and present needs of the firm, Clark & Fox coordinates summer associate programs and law clerking in New Jersey and New York.

The firm’s traditional summer associate program is committed to providing law students a variety of experiences focused on strengthening skills essential to our legal practice. In New Jersey and New York we host a traditional summer program that lasts six to seven weeks during the first-half of the summer. This program allows students to be involved in the day-to-day activities of a law firm practice, including research and writing, attending depositions, investigations, hearings, motions and trials. Projects are assigned to summer associates to allow them the opportunity to work in multiple practice areas within the firm.

Throughout the program, partners and associates act as mentors to provide the summer clerks with informal evaluations and advice, as well as to help acclimate the student to the firm, practice area and office. Summer associates are provided opportunities to meet our clients and participate in training programs throughout the summer geared to help enhance their skills. Additionally, in an effort to become acquainted with our attorneys on a personal basis, the firm sponsors a number of social and professional functions that allow for interaction in non-work environments.

In addition to or in lieu of traditional summer programs, Clark & Fox has alternate opportunities for the law students to gain exposure to the law firm. Clark & Fox hires law clerks when offices have additional hiring needs. These opportunities allow students to work during the school year or for intervals in the summer for offices or practices that require additional support. Clark & Fox works directly with the law schools to recruit students for these positions and the firm works with each law clerk to determine a mutually agreeable schedule. Similar to our summer program, the law clerk experience allows students to gain exposure to a law firm environment, become involved in the daily activities of an established legal practice, and work side-by-side with experienced attorneys. Throughout the year we evaluate the needs of the firm, offices, and practices and adjust the programs based on the necessary hiring demands to support our clients.

If you are interested in applying for a law clerk position, please email your cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to John M. Clark at jclark@clarkfoxlaw.com.