The Honorable Dora L. Irizarry, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, is accepting applications for clerkship positions starting in February 2026.
Qualifications:
- At least two years of practice as an attorney prior to start date of clerkship.
- Excellent grades.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Participation in Law Review or a Journal is preferred but not mandatory.
- Military and/or other life/career experience is a plus.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
Interested applicants should forward their application package in PDF format via email to irizarry_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.
Application package must include:
- One-page cover letter of no more than 500 words briefly describing why you chose a career in the law, long term career goals, and why you are interested in a clerkship with Judge Irizarry specifically.
- Resume.
- Official law school transcript.
- One recent writing sample, no longer than 15 pages. Journal or research articles will not be accepted.
- Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a recent employer.
Materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you have questions, please contact chambers at: 718-613-2150.