JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP HANDBOOK - Cornell University Law School
JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP HANDBOOK - Cornell University Law School
JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP HANDBOOK - Cornell University Law School
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The Hon. [name of the judge]<br />
[address]<br />
Dear Judge [name of the judge]:<br />
SAMPLE COVER LETTERS<br />
Basic Format:<br />
[your address]<br />
[date]<br />
APPENDIX P<br />
[paragraph stating that you wish to apply for a clerkship, listing enclosures, and, if<br />
appropriate, naming your recommenders]<br />
[if you choose to write at greater length: paragraph or paragraphs describing additional<br />
facts about yourself]<br />
[concluding paragraph, volunteering to supply more information if needed (if you wish, you<br />
may omit this paragraph, too)]<br />
[closing]<br />
Enclosures<br />
Sincerely<br />
Signature<br />
First and last name