Supreme Court Law Clerk

Justice Susan M. Crawford is accepting applications now through May 31, 2026, for two full-time law clerks to serve a one or two-year term beginning August 2, 2027. As of that date, candidates must have the following minimum qualifications: (1) a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; (2) superior legal research, analytical, and writing skills, including proofreading and editing skills; and (3) strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Law clerks are responsible for reviewing case materials, conducting independent research, and preparing bench memoranda in advance of oral arguments. Responsibilities also include researching, drafting, editing, and proofreading opinions for release. The positions also perform general administrative functions, including managing the Justice’s calendar, supervising interns, finalizing opinions for release, and other duties as assigned. Applicants with law journal and/or moot court experience are encouraged to apply. Attorneys with experience in private practice, public service, or public interest law firms are also encouraged to apply. 

Interested candidates should submit the following materials, preferably in a single PDF document: a cover letter, résumé, law school transcript (unofficial or official), and writing sample of no more than fifteen pages. Candidates should also submit two professional or academic letters of recommendation (which the letter writer should send directly by email to the address below). All applications should be addressed to Justice Crawford and sent via email to jane.jozefowicz@wicourts.gov.    

Please direct any general employment questions to human.resources@wicourts.gov or any questions specific to this posting to jane.jozefowicz@wicourts.gov.