law clerk

noun

1. an attorney, usually a recent law school graduate, working as an assistant to a judge or being trained by another attorney.

Word History and Origins

Origin of law clerk¹

First recorded in 1760–65

Example Sentences

Hunt, like so many of the other Gen Z candidates this year, is best described as extremely driven: Before running for office, she worked at the United Nations in the office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression and was a law clerk in Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s office, where she said she got to work on Trump’s first impeachment trial.

From Slate

She did, however, boast a sterling right-wing legal pedigree, including service as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

From Los Angeles Times

Democratic Rep. Adam B. Schiff of Burbank, 64, has worked for the government since graduating from Harvard Law School, working as a law clerk for a U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

On The Late Show, when Jackson recalled learning as a law clerk to set aside her preferred outcomes when writing opinions, a deadpan Colbert asked, “Are you confident that all the justices share that idea?”

From Slate

Social media users were quick to note that it wouldn’t be unusual for Harris to leave the part-time food service line off of a resume when applying for legal work, especially when she boasted experience as a law clerk and a Senate intern by the time she applied to work with the Alameda County District Attorney’s office.

From Salon