Judicial Clerks

Fish values the experience and skills of former judicial clerks, as evidenced by the many former clerks in our ranks.

Many of Fish & Richardson's attorneys started their careers with a judicial clerkship, and we appreciate, rely on, and reward the experience that former clerks bring to the firm. With experience in intellectual property and the benefit of first-hand exposure to outstanding trial and appellate advocacy, former judicial clerks contribute valuable insight into the inner workings of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and other federal courts.

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Handle intellectually stimulating IP work for some of the world’s greatest innovators.

As a premier global IP firm, we are able to attract and hire attorneys with impressive pedigrees — excellent academic records and notable experience in science and technology. We handle cases involving every conceivable kind of technology for a wide array of clients. Fish attorneys are intellectually curious and have a track record of excellence.

Grow and prosper in the firm’s collaborative culture.

Top-notch attorneys with clerkship experience have many options when choosing where to practice. One of our offerings is working in an inclusive and strong team culture. Being valued for who you are and what you bring means you can do your best work among those who respect you and count on your work. Our diverse and inclusive environment is a great place to practice IP law.

Get credit for your clerkship experience.

We recognize that the time spent clerking provided you the unique experience of seeing the practice of law from the court's perspective, and that working with and reviewing the work of attorneys from other firms and judges offered the opportunity to hone your legal skills.

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Important Note to Legal Search Consultants

Please note that we do not pay placement fees for judicial clerks, including post-employment clerks. If you have any questions regarding our policy, please contact recruiting@fr.com.