Federal District Law Clerk Interview Questions

16 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
17 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
18 Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.)
19 Tell me about a time when you developed your own way of doing things or were self-motivated to finish an important task.
20 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.
21 Share an experience in which your understanding of a current or upcoming problem helped your company to respond to the problem.
22 Tell me about the last time you supervised law students, volunteers, or other personnel assigned to the court. Was it challenging?
23 Describe an experience when you responded to questions from judicial officers or court staff on general legal issues.
24 Share an effective approach to perform courtroom duties, including calling calendars, administering oaths, and swearing in jury panels and witnesses.
25 How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.)
26 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
27 Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.)
28 How do you stay up to date on maintaining judges' law libraries by assembling or updating appropriate documents?
29 Walk me through how you verify that all files, complaints, or other papers are available and in the proper order.
30 Describe methods you have found effective to review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.

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