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Federal Judicial Clerkship: Applications Open for Clerkship with Hon. Dora L. Irizarry

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.

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Senior U.S. District Court Judge Dora L. Irizarry is Seeking Applications for a Federal Judicial Internship

The Honorable Dora L. Irizarry, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of
New York, is accepting applications for Spring 2023 internships.

Qualifications: 

• Must be a rising second or third year law student. 

• Must have good grades. 

• Must have good research, writing, and analytical skills, although  participation in Law Review or a Journal is not a prerequisite.  

• Military and/or other life/career experience is a plus. 

• Must be vaccinated fully against COVID-19 (including a booster shot). 

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, interested law students should forward  their application package in PDF format via email to  irizarry_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.  

Application package must include: 

• One-page cover letter briefly describing your background, why you are  interested in a legal career and why you are interested in an internship with Judge Irizarry specifically. 

• Resume. 

• Official law school transcript.  

• One recent writing sample no longer than 10 pages. Journal or research  articles will not be accepted.  

• Two to three letters of recommendation.  

The deadline for receipt of materials is November 30, 2022. 

Please note that, while these are not paid internships, the Judge will participate  in any appropriate sponsored program that provides academic credit or stipends for  interns.  

If you have questions, please contact chambers at: 718-613-2150.


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Apply for EDNY Federal Judicial Internship with Hon. Dora L. Irizarry

The Honorable Dora L. Irizarry, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, currently is accepting applications for Spring 2022 Internships.

Qualifications

  • Must be a second or third year law student.
  • Must have good grades.
  • Must have good research, writing, and analytical skills, although participation in Law Review or a Journal is not a prerequisite.
  • Military and/or other life/career experience is a plus.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, interested law students should forward their application package in PDF format via email to irizarry_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

  • One-page cover letter briefly describing your background, why you are interested in a legal career and setting forth why you are interested in interning for Judge Irizarry specifically.
  • Resume
  • Law school transcript. Self-prepared transcripts will not be accepted.
  • One recent writing sample no longer than 10 pages. Journal or research articles will not be accepted.
  • A list of 2-3 references with their contact information. Reference letters preferably should be included with the submitted package, but also may be sent to chambers at the chambers email address above and not directly to the Judge.

The deadline for receipt of materials is November 1, 2021.

Please note that, while these are not paid internships, the Judge will participate in any appropriate sponsored program that provides academic credit or stipends for interns.

If you have further questions, please contact chambers at: 718-613-2150.

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