Law clerks work closely with the Judge on civil and criminal litigation filed in District Court.

Law clerks conduct research and prepare drafts of opinions and orders. Law clerks will also have the opportunity to work on various long-term projects, be involved in courtroom proceedings, and assist in the judicial extern program.

U.S. District Judge Lauren King currently has a term law clerk position open for a one-year term beginning in August 2025. Priority will be given to applications received by March 3, 2025. The position announcement is available at https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/25-WAW-10_TermLawClerk_LK.pdf.