Law Clerk
Law clerks research, write, and read legal arguments. They summarize information for lawyers or judges.
$20,220
$34,990
$57,820
$9.72
$16.82
$27.80
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Completed at least your first year of law school

    • Hours

  • Usually work at least 40 hours per week.
  • Generally work a set schedule.
  • May work nights and weekends to meet deadlines on cases.
    • LAW CLERKS will:
  • Work for lawyers and judges
  • Research and analyze legal cases
  • May work long hours to meet deadlines
    • LAW CLERKS frequently:
  • Sit for long periods of time.
    • It is important that LAW CLERKS be able to:
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
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