LAW CLERK -- MASSACHUSETTS APPEALS COURT
US -- MA -- Boston and Springfield
Posting Date: 8/1/2026 Closing Date: 8/31/2026
Salary: $84,244 (as of June 2026)
MISSION STATEMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION
The Massachusetts Appeals Court is committed to doing justice under the law by rendering thoughtful, well-reasoned appellate decisions in a timely and efficient manner, treating all those who come before the court fairly and impartially. It is a court of general appellate jurisdiction, with a large caseload in both criminal and civil matters. Created in 1972, the Appeals Court is comprised of a Chief Justice and twenty-four Associate Justices. The Chief Justice has two law clerks; the Associate Justices each have one law clerk. The application period for law clerk positions for the 2027-2028 court year will begin on August 1, 2026, and will end on August 31, 2026.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/appeals-court
POSITION SUMMARY
Law clerks are law school graduates who each work with one (and occasionally more than one) of the Justices. They perform a variety of responsibilities, including preparing for oral arguments, writing legal memoranda, and assisting in researching and drafting judicial decisions. The Appeals Court expects to hire approximately twenty-six law clerks for the 2027-2028 court year (August of 2027 through August of 2028). Interviews will be conducted and hiring decisions will be made on a rolling basis between August and December, 2026.
MAJOR DUTIES
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION PROCESS
Completion of the online application is a mandatory component of the application process.
In addition, applicants are required to submit (as separate PDF documents) the materials described below to LCapplications@appct.state.ma.us:
(1) Cover letter.
(2) Resume.
(3) Copy of law school transcript. For students whose law school provides written course evaluations and/or work evaluations, they should also be provided.
(4) Writing sample not to exceed 10-15 pages and not edited by another. A persuasive memorandum, rather than a comment/note/article for a journal, is strongly preferred.
(5) Two letters of recommendation (additional letters may be submitted, but are not required). Letters from employers are preferred, but letters from law school faculty are acceptable.
Paper applications will not be accepted. All applicants will be notified when the hiring process is completed. Employment is contingent on passage of a criminal record check.
The Appeals Court is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The court seeks out, welcomes, and encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.
Law Clerk - Massachusetts Appeals Court • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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