Clerkship

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking qualified candidates from all backgrounds for the position of Term Law Clerk for United States District Judge Tana Lin in Seattle, Washington. The term clerkship will be for a minimum one-year term but may be extended by mutual agreement. Judge Lin prefers term clerks willing to serve for 18 to 24 months, but this is not a requirement. The start date for this position is anticipated to be in or around January 2027.

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Externship Opportunities

Judge Lin offers part-time externship opportunities during the Fall and Winter/Spring terms of the academic year. Fall Externships, which run between September and December, are reserved for 3L law students from the University of Washington School of Law, while Winter/Spring Externships, which run between January and April, are reserved for law students from Seattle University School of Law. Judge Lin seeks candidates 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.

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