Clerkship

Judge Lin does not expect to have any law clerk openings until at least the Fall of 2026. When she begins her selection process, she will post a notice here on this court webpage and on OSCAR. Applications received outside of a posted selection period will generally not be considered. Applicants who have submitted unsolicited application materials are encouraged to reapply during the posted selection period for any future clerkship postings. To be considered for a clerkship with Judge Lin, applicants must have at least one year of prior federal clerkship experience or two years' litigation experience after graduating from law school (or some equivalent combination of experience) when applying.

University of Washington Externship / Internship Opportunity – Fall 2025

Judge Lin is excited to announce an open part-time externship/internship opportunity in her chambers for a 3L law student from the University of Washington School of Law during the Fall 2025 term. Judge Lin is seeking a candidate with strong legal research and writing skills, a demonstrated commitment to public service, and a passion for expanding access to justice in our legal system.

Please click here for further information, including application instructions.

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