JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP HANDBOOK - Cornell University Law School

The Honorable XXX
United States Court of Appeals
U.S. Courthouse, 1114 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
Dear Judge XXX:
Example:
123 Main Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
September 1, 2011
I am writing to apply for a clerkship in your chambers for the 2012-13 term. I am a
third year student at Cornell Law School where I am a member of the [organization/journal
name]. In addition to pursuing a traditional course of legal study, I have [extensive practical
business experience/participated in several clinical programs/studied legal philosophy in
depth], and so have had an opportunity to develop a second perspective on the problems of
adjudication.
A resume, transcript, and writing sample are enclosed. [note: a description of your
writing sample should be included either in the cover letter or on a separate cover sheet,
see previous example] Letters of recommendation from XXXX, YYYY, and ZZZZ will be send
under separate cover. Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to
let me know.
Enclosures
Sincerely
Signature
First and last name